Bilingual Youth Corps (BYC)
2015 Crew Member Application
7205 Old Main Hill, Logan, Utah 84322-7205
Phone: 435-797-0964 x1
www.utahconservationcorps.org
The summer 2015 BYC Crew Member position runs from June 1 – August 7, 2015. This is a Monday-Friday, 40
hours/week, hourly position. Crew members will be working in an outdoor setting on a 6-person crew using a
variety of hand tools to complete conservation projects, such as trail maintenance, fence-building, and
invasive weed removal. The crew will also participate in educational activities as part of their work week.
BYC Crew Members must be between 16-18 years of age (as of June 1st), be eligible to work in the U.S., be
willing and able to work hard in an outdoor setting, and have a good attitude. The BYC program emphasizes
teamwork, personal development, and conservation service work to the community through this crew.
General Information:
Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone
Email
Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy)
Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?
☐ YES
☐ NO
Have you been convicted of a felony within the past seven years?
☐ YES
☐ NO
Which crew/position location are you applying for?
Education:
Current (or most recent) school attended
Location
☐ Salt Lake City, Utah
☐ Logan, Utah
Where did you hear about the BYC Crew Member position?
Essay Questions:
Please answer the following, maximum 200 words per question.
1. Why do you want to work for the Utah Conservation Corps/Bilingual Youth Corps?
2. Tell us about your experience working as a part of a team or group and what you learned from that
experience.
3. Tell us about a personal accomplishment. What did you do to reach this goal?
4. Are you able to fulfill the following essential functions of the position:
☐ Yes
☐ Yes
☐ Yes
☐ Yes
☐ Yes
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ No
☐ No
☐ No
☐ No
☐ No
Lift up to 30 lbs repeatedly and use hand tools
Work up to 8 hours in one day on projects that require bending and digging
Work in various weather conditions
Hike up to 10 miles in one day carrying a backpack and tools
Transport yourself to the morning meeting site
Work successfully with others as part of a small crew
5. Do you have any concerns about the position?
Resume and Recommendations:

Provide a letter of recommendation (from a teacher, coach, school counselor, etc.) Enclose this letter
in a sealed and signed envelope or have them email the letter directly to Lindsay.thalacker@usu.edu.

Read the following statement and sign below…
I certify that all the information I have given is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that incorrect statements constitute grounds for immediate dismissal from the Utah
Conservation Corps. I grant the Utah Conservation Corps permission to verify the above information is
correct.
Applicant Signature (electronic signature is acceptable):
_________________________________________________
Date:___________________
Return Application to:
Utah Conservation Corps
Attn: Lindsay Thalacker
7205 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-7205
Or email to: Lindsay.thalacker@usu.edu