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Student Appointments: Four positions (conservation experience preferred)
Experience conservation work in a national park this summer. If you like nature, history and working outdoors, a student position with Lewis and Clark National Historical Park can connect you with a great summer job as well as open the door for future opportunities as a public land steward.

Work Dates:	June 18, 2012 through August 24, 2012
Pay Rate:	$12.18 per hour
Work Schedule:	Daytime, 40 hours per week
Age:	Minimum age 16
Student Qualifications:	Applicants must be actively working toward a high school, GED, college or vocation certificate and enrolled in the fall 2012 term.

Detailed student position job description. (pdf)

To apply send: multi-page resume with three references, cover letter, and proof of enrollment to:
Blake Gerttula
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
92343 Fort Clatsop Road
Astoria, OR 97103
Or
Fax at 503-861-2585

We will accept applications until 5:00 PM February 16, 2012. Employment is contingent upon successful background check.

Questions? Call Blake Gertulla at 503-861-4411 or e-mail us

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Youth Conservation Corps: Four Positions (no experience required)
Have you ever wanted to live the life of a park ranger and make a difference? The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a great chance to learn about the National Park Service through a summer work youth program. If selected, you will work with park staff on a variety of projects, including trail building and revegetation work as well as invasive plant removal and wetland restoration. You will also share your knowledge with the park's summer visitors.

Work Dates:	June 18, 2012 through August 24, 2012
Pay Rate:	$8.80 per hour
Work Schedule:	Monday through Friday, Daytime, 40 hours per week
Age:	Must be 15 years old by June 18, 2012 and not over the age of 18 on August 24, 2012

 
Youth Conservation Corps Application (pdf)

Return applications by 5:00 PM April 2, 2012 to:
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park - Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, OR 97103, Attn: Jim Jenkins         

Questions? Call Jim Jenkins at 503-861-4435 or Cathy Peterson at 503-861-4422 or e-mail us

Still not sure about YCC? Check out past year's blog.

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Job opportunities in the National Park Service

For current vacancies with the National Park Service click here.

Youth Conservation Corps

Student Appointment 

National Park Service Employment Opportunities