Join the Canyon Country Youth Corps for an experience of a lifetime!

A job with purpose and adventure!

Work and play in the Canyon Country of the Four Corners Region!

As a CCYC Crewmember you will work and live outdoors with your fellow Crewmembers in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the American Southwest while strengthening yourself both physically and mentally. If you are looking for a job with purpose that will leave a lasting impact on the lives of others as well as the environment, look no further! By joining CCYC as a Crewmember you will make a lasting difference on the environment, your crew, and your self. Apply now and start the adventure!

CCYC 2010 Crew Schedules

Spring 10-Week Dolores River Restoration Crew:
Crew Leader/Mentor Training: February 25 - March 6
Crewmember Start Day: Sunday, March 7
Crew Duration: March 7 – May 15

Spring 8-Week Crew:
Crew Leader/Mentor Training: February 25 - March 6
Crewmember Start Day: Sunday, March 7
Crew Duration: March 7 – May 7

Mountain Alliance of Conservation Corps Sustainable Forestry Team:
Crew Leader/Mentor Training: May 14 - 29
Crewmember Start Day:  Sunday, May 30
Crew Duration: May 30 - November 20 (6 months)

Summer 4-Week Crews:
Crew Leader/Mentor Training: May 14 - 29

4-week Crew Session 1:
Crewmember Start Day: Tuesday, June 1
Orientation River Trip: June 2 - 4
Crew Duration: June 2 – July 3

4-week Crew Session 2:
Crewmember Start Day: Wednesday, July 14
Crew Duration: July 14 - August 14

Community Crew: Monticello and Blanding Residents Only
Crewmember Start Day: Saturday, June 26 (4 hrs @ office)
Crew Duration: June 28 – July 23

Fall 12-Week Dolores River Restoration Crew:
Crew Leader/Mentor Training: August 19 - 28
Crewmember Start Day: August 29
Crew Duration: August 29 – November 5

Fall 12-Week Escalante River Restoration Crew:
Crew Leader/Mentor Training: August 19 - 28
Crewmember Start Day: August 29
Crew Duration: August 29 – November 5

Fall 8-Week Crew:
Crew Leader/Mentor Training: August 19 - 28
Crewmember Start Day: August 29
Crew Duration: August 29 - October 28

Sleep and Eat

While on crew, employees will camp in tents provided to them by CCYC. There is a $5 per day charge for food while in the field.

Other Perks

Crew Leaders:

Salary:

• $400-$550 per week during session, depending on experience and position.
• $300 per week during training weeks

Crewmembers:

Stipends:

• Spring and Fall Crew (8 Weeks) – $262 per week
• Summer Crews (4 Weeks) (#1-4) -- $209.60 per week
• MACC Sustainable Forestry Team (SFT) (6 months) -- $290 per week

All Weekly Stipends include room, board and transportation.

AmeriCorps Education Awards are available for applicants (Crew Leaders and Crew Members) on the fall crews.

Getting Here and Getting Around

CCYC provides transportation up to two hours away from Monticello, Utah both to and from base camp and worksites. Exceptions may be made for special cases.

For Fun

CCYC is based out of Monticello, Utah at the foot of the Abajo Mountains and ideally located in the highest concentration of national parks in the nation. Surrounding parks include Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Natural Bridges National Park, Capital Reef National Park, Manti La Sal National Forest, Mesa Verde National Park, Zion National Park, and Bryce Canyon National Park. In addition to these parks is a plethora of national monuments including the world famous Monument Valley. Surrounding rivers include the Green, Colorado, and San Juan Rivers.

How to Apply

Apply Now

Complete the appropriate application and mail, fax, or email it.

Canyon Country Youth Corps
P.O. Box 1029
Monticello, UT 84535
1-800-525-4456 (ph)
(435) 587-2193 (fax)

CCYC is currently unable to hire internationally.

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