Youth Conservation Corps

A YCC member installs a wayside on the Little Beaver Nature Trail.

NPS photo.

Start your career in public lands with the Youth Conservation Corps!

Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) at Pictured Rocks provides an opportunity for students ages 15-18 to gain work experience, meet new people, and spend a summer working in the outdoors!

Pictured Rocks Summer 2024 Projects:

In 2024, YCC members at Pictured Rocks will help rehabilitate over 10 miles of ski trails.
Dates: June 17 - August 9. 40 hours per week.
Compensation: $15/hour. Housing is not provided.
Contact: Mark Liles - [e-mail]

Who is eligible?

• Youth, 15 through 18 years of age, who are permanent residents of the United States, are eligible for employment without regard to social, economic, racial, or ethnic backgrounds.
• Youth with physical or other challenges 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 as required under the laws of their State.
• Have a Social Security number or have made application of one.

Please note, the Youth Conservation Corps is a local program, so participants need to be able to commute to and from the site daily. Transportation to the site will generally not be available.

How to Apply

Applications are due by May 3, 2024.

1. Fill out the YCC Application Form
2. Email the form to Mark Liles ([e-mail]). You can also drop off your application at Park Headquarters (N8391 Sand Point Road) or the park's maintenance shop (near the Munising Ski Trails). Applications can be mailed to "Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Attn: YCC, PO Box 40, Munising MI 49862"
3. We will contact you if we would like more information.
4. If selected, you will be asked to fill out additional paperwork, including a medical history form.

For more information:

YCC - National Page
All YCC Opportunities

 

Duration:

3 minutes

Ever wondered what the Youth Conservation Corps Program (YCC) is all about? Check out this short video to hear from the youth and staff themselves on their YCC experience. From historic preservation to trail maintenance, the arts to living history, and more, see what you could do as a YCC member and beyond! Learn more about the program at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/youthprograms/ycc.htm. View the audio described version here: https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=98737687-B97B-4056-A7D0-A059D9F36E09