News Release

Fort Pulaski Seeks High School Age Students for Paid Summer Jobs

Date: March 20, 2023
Contact: Candice Smith, 912-226-2478

SAVANNAH, GA – Are you, or someone you know, between 15 and 18 years old and interested in a summer job at Fort Pulaski National Monument? Applications are being accepted for the park's Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) summer employment program until April 28^th, 2023. 

Participants will get paid to work, learn, and gain leadership skills. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to make a difference. YCC engages young people in meaningful work experiences at national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and fish hatcheries, while developing an ethic of environmental stewardship and civic responsibility.

Park Superintendent Melissa Memory says, "We are really excited to be able to provide this opportunity to mentor a new generation of environmental stewards while also addressing critical park needs. Many of our park interns have gone on to pursue careers with the National Park Service."

The YCC session dates for Fort Pulaski National Monument are June 5^th – July 28^th. Participants will gain experience in natural and cultural resource management, trail maintenance, and historic preservation. The pay is $12.50 per hour for a 40-hour work week. Housing is not available. More information about the application process is available here: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/youthprograms/ycc.htm 

Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on U.S. Highway 80, 15 miles east of Savannah. For more information, please visit the park website at www.nps.gov/fopu or call [phone]. You can also follow the park on Instagram at www.instagram.com/FortPulaskiNPS, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FortPulaskiNPS, or like the official Fort Pulaski National Monument Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FortPulaskiNPS.

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