News Release

2020 Youth Conservation Corps Program Application Announcement

Youth Conservation Corps workers at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.

NPS/Schier

News Release Date: March 3, 2020

Contact: Kristi Brown, 812-937-4541 X 102

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is accepting applications for the National Park Service Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program for the 2020 season. This summer, the YCC employees will learn new skills in split rail fence repair, hiking trail maintenance, and wrought iron fence repair and maintenance, and cultural landscape maintenance.

The YCC program is a student-centered work-learn-earn program, which develops an understanding and appreciation of the Nation’s environment and heritage. Administered by the National Park Service, the program offers gainful summer employment to young people in a healthy and safe, outdoor atmosphere.

"Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial has been proud to work with local students in the Youth Conservation Corps program for over twenty years,” Facility Manager, Jim Teague said. “The program has proven to be a mutually beneficial relationship allowing student employees the opportunity to learn about National Park Service operations and resource stewardship, along with acquiring valuable work skills. In return, the park receives much needed project labor and assistance in reducing deferred maintenance." 

All applicants must be at least 15 years of age before June 1 and must not reach 19 years of age before July 24.

To apply, applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., April 10.  Up to six applicants will be selected for employment by a random drawing that will be held on April 13 at 3:15 p.m. in the Memorial Visitor Center.  The youth leader will earn $7.80 per hour; other employees will earn $7.25 per hour.  For more information, contact Kristi Brown at 812-937-4541.