Youth Conservation Corps

Stay Tuned for YCC Jobs in 2024!

Youth applications will be accepted in the spring of 2024 for the summer of 2024. Positions typically run early June through July. 

You can call 870-365-2744 for more information.  

 

Join the YCC team at Buffalo National River!

Details:

• Buffalo National River will be collecting applications for a possible 8-week job opportunity for the summer of 2023. Though applications are being gathered, these positions are tentative in nature and are dependent upon the presence of a safe working atmosphere. All applications are due May 1, 2023.
• Applicants must be 15 to 18 years of age during the program to be eligible.
• Four applicants will be selected from a random drawing and will be notified of selection.
• Applicants will work Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Positions are anticipated to start June 4 and end at the end of July 29.
• The pay is $11.00 an hour.
• Applicants will be required to provide their own transportation to and from their home to park headquarters in Harrison, Arkansas, which will be their duty station.
• Applicants will be transported from the duty station to the work site within the park. Supervision will be provided at all times.
• Employees may be subject to NPS COVID-19 health and safety guidance.
• Please click here to download an application. Applcations may be mailed in to Buffalo National River, YCC Program, 402 N. Walnut Street, Suite 136, Harrison, AR 72601 or dropped off in person between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, weekdays.

 

Working hard to help preserve Buffalo National River trails.

Program

The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a well-balanced work-learn-earn program that develops an understanding and appreciation in participating youth of the Nation’s environment and heritage. It is locally administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior-National Park Service. YCC offers gainful summer employment to youth for approximately eight weeks, in a healthy outdoor atmosphere.

Projects include building and maintaining trails and fences, cleaning up campgrounds and buildings, painting of facilities, and routine maintenance. Participants will do hard physical work and may be exposed to insects, poison oak and ivy, adverse weather, and difficult working conditions.

Eligibility

Young men and women, 15 through 18 years of age, who are permanent residents of the United Requirements States, its territories, or possessions, are eligible for employment without regard to social, economic, racial, or ethnic backgrounds. Handicapped youth who can effectively participate in most YCC activities are eligible. Youth must have no history of serious criminal or other antisocial behavior that might endanger their safety or that of others, have or be able to obtain a work permit if required under the laws of their State, have a Social Security number prior to being employed, be willing and able to work hard and participate in work projects. Employment is without regard to Civil Service or classification laws, rules, or regulations.