YCC Logistics and Media Associate

Position:

Youth Conservation Corps – Logistics and Media Associate

Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Chief People Officer

Seasonal / Full-time / Non-Exempt

$15.50 hourly, housing is provided

May 2026 – August 2026 (14‑weeks term)

Resume and Cover Letter must be submitted with application to be considered.

Yellowstone Forever (YF) is the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park. Our mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Yellowstone National Park through education and philanthropy. YF connects people to Yellowstone through outstanding visitor experiences and educational programs and translates those experiences into lifelong support of the park and philanthropic investment in its future. Our educational programming and products help people enhance their understanding and appreciation of the wildlife, natural wonders, and cultural history of the park.

YF’s operations include Park Stores in and around Yellowstone; the Yellowstone Forever Institute, which offers in‑depth educational programing for people of all ages; and a supporter program which raises funds for priority park projects.

Yellowstone Forever, the park’s nonprofit education and philanthropic partner, in partnership with Yellowstone National Park, is seeking an individual to work with the Yellowstone Youth Conservation Corps program as part of the 2025 summer season. During this 14‑week term this position will participate in a wide variety of projects while learning about the National Park Service (NPS) as a career path.

The Youth Conservation Corps Logistics and Media Associate assists National Park Service staff with completing important park work by assisting with deferred maintenance projects, education lessons, and recreation opportunities for teen‑aged participants. One main project is to take, collect, and organize photos to create a multi‑media presentation for two end of session banquets and weekly postings on the established blog site.

Serving with the YCC program in Yellowstone requires a good deal of physical exertion while assisting with work projects and hiking in the backcountry.

The YCC program is a work‑based learning, leadership, and outdoor recreation program in Yellowstone National Park. The main goal of the program is to encourage youth, ages 15‑18, to work, play, learn, and grow in one of the world’s greatest natural landscapes. The YCC program emphasizes work ethics, introduces youth to the spectrum of NPS career opportunities, supports resource education, and promotes recreational activities that encourage youth to build lifelong healthy habits.

This position will have opportunities to explore and learn about Yellowstone National Park resources and the surrounding region; participate and teach education lessons; act as a liaison to enrollees and set a positive example for all; lead by actions, attitude, and enthusiasm; and nurture and encourage participants to excel within the boundaries of the program.

The Logistics and Media Associate will be exposed to many conservation and environmental projects that are regularly addressed by park managers; be provided with an understanding of the NPS mission and how their work helps achieve that mission; and be introduced to many career fields. The projects motivate youth participants to become involved in natural, cultural, and/or historical resource protection of their communities and beyond.

Youth gain “real‑world” experience working with NPS professionals in a park setting.

• 25% – take, collect, and organize photos and then create multi‑media presentations and engage in social networking for the program
• 10% – assisting Crew Leaders on NPS‑prioritized Yellowstone work projects
• 10% – assisting the YCC Cook and kitchen operations to do simple meal prep and food packing
• 30% – assisting weekend staff with recreation, education activities, and career development
• 25% – other program support, projects, and administrative duties
• Deferred maintenance projects that the members might contribute to include:
• trail maintenance;
• removing trees and brush from roadways,…