Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge (CVNWR) is now accepting applications for its summer Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program through March 16, 2016. This 8-week youth employment program begins in mid-June and continues through the first week of August.
Applicants must be between 15 and 18 years of age for the duration of the program and have parental approval and transportation to refuge headquarters at 6263 Appalachian Highway in Canaan Valley. Additionally, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States. YCC enrollees will work a full-time (40 hours/week) schedule and be supervised by a Student Conservation Corps (SCA) member as well as refuge staff. The salary will be $8 per hour and enrollees are provided with several tee-shirts and hats and durable footwear as part of the YCC uniform and appropriate for work duties.
“YCC allows high school students from local commuting areas to contribute to the overall management objectives for Canaan Valley NWR, as well as enhancing their resumes.” said Project Leader Ron Hollis. “Applicants will receive a good broad experience in conservation, habitat protection, and enhancement projects including trail and garden maintenance, boardwalk repairs, and wildlife surveys, as well as and other duties related to every aspect of refuge management”. biology, visitor services, management, and maintenance”.
Enrollee selection will be on a random basis from the pool of eligible applicants. Depending on the applicant mix, a balanced number of male and female enrollees will be selected. Those not initially selected will remain on an alternate candidate list should vacancies occur during the program. Applications will be accepted through March 16, 2016, for this summer employment program.
Application forms are available in the school’s guidance counselor’s office. Application forms are also available for pick up at the refuge administrative office in Canaan Valley from 8 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
For more information, contact Daryl Johnson at (304) 866-3858, ext. 23, or by email at daryl_johnson@fws.gov.
