* ATTENTION: Interviews for spring positions are occuring now! Final decisions will be announced in mid- February!

The Spring and Fall crews work 40 hours per week. The summer 4-week crews work 32 hours per week. Youth work under the supervision of two professional staff, and learn skills including; use of tools, specific project skills, employment expectations, field techniques, resource protection, environmental education, outdoor living/cooking/menu planning, and about careers in natural resource management and recreation. Youth earn a wage. Tents, sleeping bags, food, tools, and safety gear are provided, as needed. Former Canyon Country Youth Corps crewmembers can be hired as Leaders-in-Training (one per crew) to help foster leadership skills/create future crew leaders.

Dates are subject to change.

Spring 12-Week Dolores River Restoration Crew (Ages: 18-25)

Crew Leader/Mentor Training: March 5
Crewmember Start Day: March 12
Training Weeks (including river trip & chainsaw training): TBA
Orientation River Trip: TBA
Crew Duration: March 28 – June 22

Crew Description: Spend the season working and camping in some of the Southwest's premier natural areas while contributing to its natural heritage. As part of the Dolores River Restoration Crew you will gain valuable field experience while working on projects that are critical in the fight against invasive plant species. Benefits include extensive training (chainsaw use (S-212), CPR/First Aid), a bi-weekly living stipend, and the chance to work with land management agencies. Crew Leader/Mentor and Crewmember positions are available for this 10-week crew. The CCYC Dolores River Restoration Crew members will have the opportunity to work mostly in Southeast Utah and Southwest Colorado in the highest concentration of National Parks in the nation. This crew will camp out during each hitch near each work site. Transportation is provided while on hitch. A nominal fee will be automatically deducted from participants paychecks to cover the cost of ALL meals and snacks. This crew will also go on a 3-day orientation river trip on the San Juan River to learn more about invasive species and removal procedures.

Spring 12-Week Crew (Ages: 18-25)

Crew Leader/Mentor Training: March 5
Crewmember Start Day: March 12
Orientation River Trip: TBA
Crew Duration: March 28 – June 22

Crew Description: This crew will mainly focus on projects with the Bureau of Land Management. There may be a chance to work on a variety of projects including technical rock trail work, fence work, road closures and various other types of habitat restoration projects on National Park Service Lands, Bureau of Land Management Lands, National Forest Service Lands and other public or private lands. This crew will camp out during each hitch near each work site. Transportation is provided. A nominal fee will be automatically deducted from participants paychecks to cover the cost of ALL meals and snacks. This crew will also go on a 3-day orientation river trip on the San Juan River. Crewmembers receive a bi-weekly living stipend.

Summer 4-Week Crews (Ages: 16-18)

 Crew Session 1, 2 & 3:

Crew Leader/Mentor Training: June 18
Crewmember Start Day: June 25
Orientation River Trip: June 28 - 30
Crew Duration: July 2- July 27

The three 4-week crews are out in the field their entire 4-week session. There will be three sets of Crew leaders hired for these crews and will spend their entire 4 weeks in the field.

Crew Description: Each 4-Week Crew will work on a variety of projects including trail work, fence work and various other types of habitat restoration projects on National Forest Service Lands, Bureau of Land Management Lands and other public lands. Along with the work component is an integral educational component where the crewmembers will learn more about the various aspects of the Colorado Plateau. Each 4-Week Crew will start with an orientation 3-day orientation river trip on the San Juan River on top of their 4 weeks of work. These crews will camp out during each hitch near each work site. Transportation is provided. A nominal fee will be automatically deducted from participants paychecks to cover the cost of ALL meals and snacks. All crewmembers will be paid their stipend at the end of each 4-week crew.

Fall 14-Week Escalante River Restoration Crew (Ages: 18-25)

Crew Leader/Mentor Training: July 23
Crewmember Start Day: July 30
Training Weeks (including river trip & chainsaw training): July 31- August 11
Orientation River Trip: August 9 - 11
Crew Duration: August 15- November 16

Crew Description: Spend the season living, working and camping in Escalante, UT, home of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The Escalante River is one of the last free-flowing small rivers in the American Southwest. Currently, the greatest threat to the river and its associated riparian communities is the invasion and spread of noxious exotic plants, principally Russian olive. This non-native tree is quickly choking out willows and other native plants. To clear the river of this invasive tree, you'll use chainsaws and loppers and apply a herbicide to the stumps. Regardless of whether the crew is a backcountry or front-country crew, all ERRC crews will be based out of the town of Escalante and not Monticello. Transportation will be provided to and from the worksites. Those that have their personal vehicles, will have the option to drive themselves to Escalante. Aside from gaining valuable backpacking experience, you will also receive extensive training (chainsaw use S-212, herbicide applicator and CPR/First Aid), a bi-weekly living stipend, and the chance to work directly with land management agencies and local organizations.  A nominal fee will be automatically deducted from participants paychecks to cover the cost of ALL meals and snacks. This crew will also go on a 3-day orientation river trip on the San Juan River to learn more about invasive species and removal procedures. 

Fall 14-Week Crew (Ages: 16-25)

Crew Leader/Mentor Training: July 23
Crewmember Start Day: August 2
Orientation River Trip: August 9 - 11 
Crew Duration: August 15 - November 16

Crew Description: This crew will complete a variety of conservation and restoration projects, which may include: trail construction and maintenance, fence work and various other types of habitat restoration projects on National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management Lands, National Forest Service Lands and other public or private lands. This crew will camp out during each hitch near each work site. Transportation is provided. A nominal fee will be automatically deducted from participants paychecks to cover the cost of ALL meals and snacks. This crew will also go on a 3-day orientation river trip on the San Juan River. Crewmembers receive a bi-weekly stipend.

2012 Application Deadlines

Preference is given to applications submitted before these dates:

Spring Season:

Crew Leader/Mentor Applicants: Feb 3
Crewmember Applicants: February 3

Summer Season:   

Crew Leader/Mentor Applicants: May 11
Crewmember Applicants: May 11

Fall Season:

Crew Leader/Mentor Applicants: June 22
Crewmember Applicants: June 22

Crew member pay:           

• All Spring and Fall Crew (12- 14 Weeks, Ages 16 - 24) – $290 per week
• Summer Crews (4 Weeks, Ages 16 - 18) - $232 per week

Crew Leader salary: 

• $450-$550 per week for Head Crew Leader during 12 week or longer sessions, depending on experience. 
• $400- $500 per week for Head Crew Leader during 4-week sessions, depending on experience. 
• $300- $350 per week for any session for Assistant Crew Leader.

$300 per week during ALL training weeks for both Head and Assistant Crew Leaders