Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, WY

Position Title: Logistics and Media Associate (Seasonal)

Organization: Yellowstone Forever

Location: Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, WY

Position Overview:Yellowstone Forever, 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 summer 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 multimedia presentation for two end-of-session banquets and weekly postings on the established blog site. Serving with the YCC program in Yellowstone will also require 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. Learn more about the Yellowstone YCC program at https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/management/yccjobs.htm.

This position will have opportunities to explore and learn about Yellowstone National Park resources and the surrounding region; participate in 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.

Duties:

• 25% – taking, collecting, and organizing photos; creating multimedia presentations; and engaging in social networking for the YCC program
• 10% – assisting YCC crew leaders on NPS-prioritized park projects
• 40% – assisting weekend staff with recreation opportunities, education activities, and career development for YCC participants
• 25% – other program support, projects, and administrative duties

Park projects that members might contribute to include the following:

• trail maintenance;
• removing trees and brush from roadways, near buildings, and in housing areas;
• painting and staining: signs, trash cans, picnic tables, bridges, boat docks, and buildings;
• replacing bumper logs in parking lots;
• repairing and building fences;
• campground and picnic area rehab work;
• removing social trails;
• collecting native seed for re-vegetation projects.

Qualifications:

• Skill in operating motorized vehicles and maintaining a valid state driver’s license is required for this position in order to drive government vehicles.
• Ability to walk or climb over wet, rough, uneven and/or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, or reaching.
• Ability to hike several miles in one day.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to safely use hand tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use computers, organize files, use PowerPoint, photo editing programs, and posting weekly on established blog.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with YCC teen participants and staff, and to establish and maintain constructive relationships with them.

Start/End Dates: May 2025 – August 2025 (14-weeks term). Length of service days will typically be 8 hours but might be as long as 12 on some days, with breaks, because of evening programming for youth participants. An average of 40 hours per week will be anticipated. Most days will begin at 8 am. The varied schedule will include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Salary/Pay: $15.50/hour with housing provided. Housing will be provided in the park in the YCC dorm in a shared room with other YCC staff and a shared bathroom down the hall with other YCC participants. Living in YCC dorm housing is required of this position.

Application Deadline: Until Filled

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.