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News Release Date: April 15, 2022
Contact: Trent Martinez, [e-mail], 208-843-7051

LAPWAI, ID – Are you interested in a summer position with the National Park Service? Nez Perce National Historical Park is recruiting individuals for its Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. The 8-week program runs June 20 through August 12, 2022. Enrollees work 40 hours per week at $9.25 per hour. Applications must be submitted by Thursday, June 16, 2022.

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 Nez Perce National Historical Park by phone [phone], email [e-mail], or write to Nez Perce National Historical Park at, 39063 U.S. Highway 95, Lapwai, ID 83540. YCC applicants must be at least 15 years of age by June 20, 2022, but not turn 19 until after August 12, 2022. 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 Thursday, June 16, 2022.

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.

Nez Perce National Historical Park’s Spalding Visitor Center is located 12 miles east of Lewiston at 39063 U.S. Highway 95. Park admission is free year round. For more information, please contact Nez Perce National Historical Park at 208-843-7001, or visit www.nps.gov/nepe or www.facebook.com/NezPerceNationalHistoricalPark

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