Looking for an adventure this summer? Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) offers participants an opportunity to work in National Park Service sites while learning about the environment, archaeological and paleontological preservation, resource management, and future career opportunities within public land management.
Colorado National Monument will hire up to eight (8) young people from areas near the park to work from June 3 to July 26, 2024 in a non-residential Youth Conservation Corps program.
Pay is $15/hour. Come work as a team and learn in your national monument!
Projects & learning opportunities may include:
ongoing work on existing trails
revegetation of native plants
assisting with scientific field work
educational trips and service projects
To be eligible to participate, you must:
be a United States citizen with a social security card
reach age 15 by June 3, 2024 and not reach age 19 by July 26, 2024
not have participated in YCC within the past three years
have no history of serious criminal or disorderly behavior
be able to obtain parent/guardian consent
be able to attend June 3 orientation and the full 8-week program from June 6 to July 26
be able to provide proper work clothing (long sleeve shirts, trousers or jeans, etc.)
have reliable transportation
Youth with physical or other challenges who can effectively participate in most YCC activities are eligible.
YCC is a national organization, so there are many other locations and opportunities. Visit the National Parks YCC Page to see more!
How to Apply
Applications must be received by end of the day on April 19, 2024. Download the form here.
The best way to apply is to email the completed form to COLM_HR@nps.gov.
You can mail a physical completed form to: Colorado National Monument, 1750 Rim Rock Drive, Fruita, CO 81521. Call Colorado National Monument at (970) 858-2800 to request a Youth Conservation Corps application form if you are unable to download it. Please note that the form requires both your signature and your parent or legal guardian’s signature.
