Application Instructions
This application will take 30-45 minutes to complete. Be prepared to complete the entire application in one sitting. There is not an option to save your progress and return at a later date. To complete this application, you will need:

A valid email address
Names and email addresses for one reference

PLEASE NOTE: References cannot be family or friends. They can be counselors, coaches, teachers, supervisors, etc. The reference form will be sent to the email addresses you provide for your references. You will also receive the form in your email after applying. If you do not have your references' email addresses or prefer to send them the link yourself, you can do so. You are responsible for ensuring your references receive all reference information.

Recreation Center Locations
Be prepared to select the recreation center locations where you would like to be considered to work. Recreation center locations are as follows:

SAINT PAUL
Hazel 945 Hazel St N Saint Paul, MN 55119	El Rio Vista 179 Robie St E Saint Paul, MN 55107	Phalen 1000 E Wheelock Pkwy Saint Paul, MN 55106	West Minnehaha 685 W Minnehaha Ave Saint Paul, MN 55104

North Dale 1414 Saint Albans St N Saint Paul, MN 55117	Duluth & Case 1020 Duluth St Saint Paul, MN 55106

RAMSEY COUNTY
North Saint Paul 2520 East 12th Avenue North Saint Paul, MN 55109	Roseville/Shoreview 1910 County Road B West Roseville, MN 55113

MINNEAPOLIS
North Commons 1801 James Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411	Powderhorn 3400 15th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55407

Short Answer Questions

During the application, you will be asked to answer the following questions. Please take time to prepare your answers in advance. We recommend you save your answers in a separate document in case of internet/browser errors.

Would this be your first job? If not, where have you worked before?
What do you know about the Youth Outdoors job program? Why do you want to work for Youth Outdoors?
List two of your strengths and two skills you would like to work on.
The Youth Outdoors program requires learning about the environment and natural resources. What would you like to learn about, and why?
Joining the Conservation Corps means making a commitment to finish what you start, and being able to honor that commitment. Describe a time you kept your word, even though it was really difficult.
Describe a time you did more than what was asked of you.
Have you ever worked as part of a team before? Did you have a good experience? Why or why not? What unique perspective will you bring to the Conservation Corps? (Examples could include your life experiences, special interests, culture, skills, etc.)

Special Circumstances
If you have special circumstances and cannot fill out an online application, please contact a youth program staff member for a paper or electronic application. Staff can be reached by email at youth@conservationcorps.org OR by phone at 651-209-9900 x23 or x22

Request for Private Data to Determine Program Eligibility
The Corps receives funds to help eligible individuals get jobs and job training. Because of these funds, the Conservation Corps requests private data that is necessary to determine an individual’s qualifications to participate in the program.

Conservation Corps participants often meet one or more of the following criteria. Meeting this criteria is required for some but not all positions.

Participants are low-income (qualify for free and reduced lunch).
Participants identify as a racial or ethnic minority that is typically underrepresented in the natural resource field
Participants are deaf or hard of hearing
Participants meet age and residency requirements

The information from the application will be used by program staff to determine eligibility for participation in each program. Intentional misrepresentation of information will result in dismissal from the Conservation Corps.