Applications for the YCC 2025 cohorts are now closed.

Program dates this summer are Tuesday, July 8 – Thursday, August 14th, 2025. Interns work 22 hours per week. We offer two cohorts, one in White Center and one in Skyway.

Application Tips

You DO NOT need a cover letter or resume. We will be looking closely at your answers to the supplemental questions.
For questions #5, #6, & #7, please provide detailed responses. Your answer should be more than one sentence so that we can get a good sense of your interest and reason for applying.
Make it clear in your responses that you read the job description and understand the goals of the program.
If you have questions, reach out to Sahar Arbab at sarbab@kingcounty.gov. We are here to help you with the application process.

Who should apply?

King County high school students entering Grades 10-12 who can commit to attending the entire 6-week summer program at TAF Bethaday Learning Center at Dick Thurnau Memorial Park. Program participants must be at least 15 years old by the start of the program.

We seek individuals interested in learning about parks and the environment. Prior experience or previous involvement with parks, environmental activities, or similar programs is not required. Populations who are historically underrepresented in environmental leadership and land management roles are encouraged to apply.

King County Parks and Recreation values diverse perspectives and life experience and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.

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