Applying for Youth Corps
Join us as a Spring Break Youth Corps Intern!
Jefferson Land Trust's Spring Break Youth Corps Program offers one-week, paid internships for high school students aged 16 and up.
Each year, the program takes place during the week of Port Townsend's spring break. Students work outdoors as a team to learn about and undertake habitat enhancement and conservation activities on permanently protected nature preserves across east Jefferson County.
Transportation to sites is usually provided from Port Townsend, Chimacum, and/or Quilcene schools by pre-arrangement. Light lunches are provided. And a stipend is paid to each student who completes the week-long internship.
Information and Application Information
Youth Corps is intended for all students aged 16 and up who have an interest in learning about land management. No previous experience is required or expected.
The role is physically demanding. Applicants must be able to walk over uneven terrain, across streams, through thick brush, and up and down slopes. Youth Corps interns must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including sun and rain and they must be able to work with hand tools (instruction and tools provided).
Program applications not currently being accepted. Each year, Youth Corps applications open in February and are accepted through late March. Parent/guardian signatures are required on the release form for those under 18.
Questions: Please contact Carrie Clendaniel, Jefferson Land Trust’s Preserve Manager and Youth Corps lead, at cclendaniel[at]saveland.org or 360.379.9501 ext. 109.