Crew Leader Application Due: April 1, 2019 Crew Member Application Due: April 15, 2019

Or until all positions filled

Please send completed applications to: NorthWoods Stewardship Center

Attn: Conservation Corps PO Box 220

East Charleston, VT 05833

Youth Conservation Corps Join the YCC and work at your local

National Wildlife Refuge!

Crew Leader Candidates Only

6. Please describe your group management experience and give an example of your organizational skills.

7. Describe your outdoor leadership experience, includ-ing environmental education, camp counseling, expe-dition or backcountry skills.

8. Please include current resume and list of three profes-

sional or personal references (with contact infor-mation).

NorthWoods Stewardship Center seeks to hire the best staff possible. Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet. Please type or print and try to be as thorough as possible.

1. NorthWoods typically receives more applicants than we are able to hire. Describe why you want to be a part of the Conservation Corps program.

2. What are your greatest strengths and how will they benefit your crew?

3. NorthWoods crews work as a team. Please describe how you have worked as a member of a team.

4. NorthWoods crews work under challenging condi-tions to complete projects. Describe any relevant work experience (for example: conservation work, carpentry, landscaping/gardening, forestry, etc.) Please include type of work, location and duration, and experience with tools.

5. Please include a LETTER OF REFERENCE written by someone other than a relative.

Conservation Corps Application

Name: __________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ____________________________________ Street / PO Box #

__________________________________________________________________ City/Town State Zip Code

Primary Phone #:

Email:

Name of Parents/Guardians:

DOB:________________ Age:__________________

as of June 17, 2019

School of Attendance:

Highest Grade Level (as of June 17h):

8th 9th 10th 11th 12th College Grad

Shirt Size: Male Female XS S M L XL XXL

Have you applied for the YCC before? Yes No

Have you worked for the YCC before? Yes No

If yes, when? In what capacity?

How did you hear about us? Check all that apply:

FWS Staff Friend Parent School

Newspaper Internet Job Listing Other

Position Applying For:

Crew Member (ages 14-18)

Assistant Crew Leader (ages 19+)

Crew Leader (ages 20+)

Site Preference: Please check the crew(s) that best suit your

interest and location:

Stewart B. McKinney NFWR (Westbrook, CT)

Nulhegan Basin- Silvio O. Conte NFWR (Brunswick, VT)

Umbagog NFWR (Errol. NH)

Rachel Carson NFWR (Wells, ME)

Trustom Pond NFWR (South Kingstown, RI)

Moosehorn NFWR (Baring, ME)

Fort River NFWR (Hadley, MA)

I have answered all questions honestly and certify that the

information given above is an accurate reflection of my skills

and experiences.

______________________________________________________

Signature Date

_________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

(if under 18)

Questions? Phone: 802-723-6551 ext. 304

Email: corps@northwoodscenter.org

Conservation Corps

The Youth Conservation Corps

Every summer NorthWoods Stewardship Center partners

with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to hire local youth who

work at National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) across New

England. The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) complete

important conservation projects and gain hands-on

employment experience. Each crew is made up of 4-6 crew

members (ages 14-18) and 2 crew leaders (ages 19+).

The Experience

YCC Crews work on a variety of projects at the refuge

including trail work, invasive species removal, improving

wildlife habitat, water quality testing, and working with

wildlife. They work 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 8 AM-

4:30 PM, with evenings and weekends off.

Wages

Crew Leaders earn $12.50-$13.75 per hour, depending

on position, experience, and crew.

Crew Members earn $10.50-$11 per hour.

Employment Season

Crew Leaders: June 17-August 2, 2019

During the week of June 17-21, crew leaders will attend a

training week held at NorthWoods Stewardship Center in

East Charleston, VT where they will become First Aid certi-

fied and gain hands-on leadership experience before re-

turning to their local refuge.

Crew Members: June 24-August 2, 2019

Crew members will begin work at their local refuge on

June 24 and receive hands-on training throughout the

season, valuable employment skills, and a first-hand un-

derstanding of conservation.

Save the date! Final Corps Celebration

On Friday, August 2, crews from all over New England

come together at NorthWoods to share the work they

completed over the summer and have a potluck lunch.

Family members are welcome to attend!

Apply Online! www.northwoodscenter.org

Refuge Locations Stewart B. McKinney — Westbrook, CT

Fort River — Hadley, MA

Umbagog — Errol, NH

Moosehorn — Baring, ME

Rachel Carson — Wells, ME

Trustom Pond — South Kingstown, RI

Nulhegan Basin — Brunswick, VT