Community Youth Corps (CYC) strives to provide youth of the Yampa Valley an opportunity to earn while they learn, by contributing to community improvement projects.
Is the Community Youth Corps for you?
- Do you want to earn over $390 before taxes in 2 weeks?
- Will you be at least 14 years old this summer?
- Do you want a short term summer job working outdoors?
- Do you want to be part of a team that works together?
- Do you like hands-on work with tools?
- Would you enjoy building trails and planting trees?
- Are you willing to move dirt, pull weeds and pick up trash?
- Do you enjoy camping and being outdoors?
If you answered YES! then CYC is for you. See the position descriptions and applications below to get started.
Where do I submit my completed application?
Mail: P.O Box 775088, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
Fax: 970-870-0173
In Person: Parks, Open Space & Recreational Services office, located at 245 Howelsen Parkway.
Questions? Please call 879-4300 or email: blightner@steamboatsprings.net or thornor@steamboatsprings.net for registration questions.
Application Deadline: April 29, 2010
CYC Crew Structure:
1 Adult Crew Leader and 1 Adult Assistant Crew Leader and 6 Corpsmembers (14-16 yrs)
Schedule*:
Week 1: Monday - Thursday, 7:45am - 4:15pm, Working on City of Steamboat Springs property including trails, parks and open space.
Week 2: Monday - Friday, Working and camping at project site.
*Schedule subject to change.
Work Projects:
Trail construction and maintenance, weeding, planting, painting, fencing, reclamation, flood prevention, park cleanup and various other jobs.
Pay:
$7.52/hour, approximately $390 before taxes.
CYC Provides:
- on the job training
- uniforms and safety gear
- transportation to various worksites
- environmental education
- first aid supplies
- group camping equipment
- food during camping week
Project Sponsors:
City of Steamboat Springs, Bureau of Land Management, Yampa River State Park, The Nature Conservancy, Stagecoach Reservoir State Park, Steamboat Ski & Resort Corps. & United States Forest Service.
