~Currently Accepting Applications ~
Starts on June 22nd!
Embark on an 8-week summer adventure with Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps! This is a fun summer job working with the United States Forest Service and Heart of Oregon Corps. Youth ages 16-18 work together on outdoor conservation projects, gaining hands-on experience while helping improve public lands. COYCC proudly employs about 70 Central Oregon teens each summer, forming up to 14 dynamic crews with locations in La Pine/Crescent, Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Prineville, Madras, and Warm Springs. This is a great opportunity for local youth who are looking for the perfect summer job that offers meaningful work & job skills training, all while earning money and making new friends!
Please attend one of our MANDATORY Information Sessions:
These sessions are in person and are mandatory for youth who have applied and anyone interested in applying for COYCC this summer.
16-17 years old- please attend with a guardian/18 years old- attending with a guardian is optional
Crescent: Monday, April 13th from 6pm-7:30pm
USFS Office:136471 Hwy 97 North, Crescent, OR 97733/ conference room
Sisters: Thursday, April 16th from 6pm-7:30pm
USFS Office: 201 N Pine St, Sisters, OR 97759/ Whychus/Metolius conference rooms
Madras: Thursday. April 23rd from 6pm-7:30pm
Bridges High School: 410 SW 4th St, Madras, OR 97741
Prineville: Thursday, April 30th from 6pm-7:30pm
USFS Office: 3160 NE 3rd St, Prineville, OR 97754/ Alder Conference room
Bend: Tuesday, May 5th from 6pm-7:30pm
USFS Office: 63095 Deschutes Market Rd, Bend, OR 97701/ Aspen/Ponderosa conference rooms
Redmond: Thursday, May 7th from 6pm-7:30pm
Heart of Oregon Corps Training Center: 835 E. Hwy 126 Building #4
Redmond, OR 97756
Age | 16-18 |
Location | La Pine/Crescent, Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Prineville, Madras, Warm Springs |
Program Length | 8 week program- June 22, 2026-August 13, 2026 |
Compensation | $16/hr. |
Schedule | *Monday - Thursday *7am-4:30pm (9 hour days) *3 day weekends |
Education Provided | Earn 0.5-1 high school credit (depending on school) |
Application Process
1. Submit online application (Click Here)
*If you are concerned that your application was not properly submitted or you have questions/concerns, feel free to give us a call at our Bend office at 541.633.7834.
2. You will be notified by a staff member that we have received your application (if you don't hear from us right away, please don't worry!)
3. In April/ early May, attend an in-person COYCC applicant information session. We will be hosting one near you in Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras, Warm Springs, and Crescent.
3. Apply by April 30, 2026, for the 2026 COYCC Summer Season
4. You will hear back from us by mid-May if you have been selected. We will help you get scheduled for a virtual pre-orientation session taking place in May/early June.
Required Documents
U.S. Passport
or
- Photo ID (state ID, driver’s license or permit)
Signed Social Security Card or Birth Certificate
*These documents are for I-9 verification. This is not an exhaustive list of acceptable documents. These are just the commonly used methods to verify U.S. citizenship.
If you do not have the documents above or they have expired, you should start the process of getting them ordered ASAP. Staff can assist with resources for this; let them know.
Please bring physical copies of your documents for I-9 verification and your banking information on your first day (routing and account numbers, as well as a voided check or a screenshot if using an online app) to get set up for direct deposit. If you do not have a bank account, now is a good time to set one up!
