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Summer Jobs for Youth Available at Big Hole National Battlefield

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News Release Date: April 6, 2023
Contact: Jimmer Stevenson, 406-689-3155 x. 1027

WISDOM, MT – Are you interested in a summer position with the National Park Service? Big Hole National Battlefield is recruiting up to four individuals for its Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. The eight-week program runs June 20 through August 11, 2023. Enrollees work 40 hours per week at $10.00 per hour. Applications must be submitted by Monday, May 15, 2023.

The Youth Conservation Corps is a federal program employing youth ages 15 to 18 in conservation work on public lands. Participants develop a better understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources, park maintenance needs, and park interpretation during their participation in the program.

For information and/or an application please contact Big Hole National Battlefield by phone at [phone] or email [e-mail]. YCC applicants must be at least 15 years of age by June 20, 2023, but not turn 19 until after August 11, 2023. The parental consent portion of the application must be completed and signed by the applicant’s parent(s) or legal guardian. Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, May 15, 2023.

Applicants must have a Social Security number or have placed an application for one and be willing to work hard and participate in most work projects.

Big Hole National Battlefield is located 10 miles west of Wisdom, Mont. on Highway 43. Admission is free year round. For more information, please contact Big Hole National Battlefield at 406-689-3155, visit our website, or check us out on Facebook.

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