JOB PLACEMENT
Summer Youth Employees 14 to 17 years old will be assigned a work area based on their interest. Department placement will be determined by FCP tribal member priority, placement availability, Summer Youth Employee interest, application submission date, how the Summer Youth Employee interviewed, and the discretion of the department supervisor the Summer Youth Employee interviewed with. Due to all spaces being filled there will NOT be any relocation.
We do NOT allow immediate family members, such as siblings, parents, or legal guardians to be the direct supervisor of a Summer Youth Employee. This policy is in place to prevent conflicts of interest, favoritism, and potential disruptions in the workplace.
Interviews will be conducted on June 9th. Location and time will be given prior to interview date.
JOB PLACEMENT OPTIONS - please choose your potential work location from the following list.
Caring Place
Community Center - Day Care
Community Center - Media
Community Center - Recreation
Communications
Compliance
Culture
Education
Farm
Health & Wellness
Housing
IT
Language
Land and Natural Resources (LNR)
Rising Sun - Day Care
Security
Sustainable Foods
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. To be eligible for the Summer Youth Employment Program, an individual must meet one of the following criteria:
A. Age 14 years old - 17 years old and an enrolled Forest County Potawatomi Tribal member; or
B. Age 14 years old – 17 years old and a Descendant. A “Descendant” is defined as:
A lineal descendant of an enrolled Forest County Potawatomi member who does not meet the eligibility requirements for enrollment with the Forest County Potawatomi Community; and
Who provides documentation to prove that the individual lineally descends from an ancestor who is or was a member of the Forest County Potawatomi Community; or
C. Age 14 years old – 17 years old and a Community Member. A “Community Member” is defined as an individual who:
Has legal ties to a Forest County Potawatomi Tribal Member (i.e. Marriage, Foster, Adoption, Guardian or stepparent); and Lives on the Forest County Potawatomi Tribal Reservation or Trust land.
D. No applicants will be accepted after June 8th, 2026.
E. Any student who is credit deficient will be required to attend summer school in person to make up any missing credits.
The Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC) is a Native Sovereign Nation located in Crandon, Wis., with operations based in Crandon and Milwaukee. FCPC is the largest employer in Forest County and offers employment and career opportunities in a wide and varied field of sectors that include: Healthcare, Education, Social Services, IT, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, and Administrative Support Services.
While FCPC provides its employees family-sustaining wages and above average benefit packages, an added plus is the rich and colorful Native American culture that’s naturally woven into the fabric that makes this community so special.
Although we cannot say this about the fine, big city of Milwaukee, life in Forest County (and the Northwoods as a whole) is a bit slower, with a simpler approach to living the dream. That’s because we live IN the dream. This is rural at its best: rivers, lakes, fresh air, wildlife, forests, and four full seasons – not to mention the fun activities that pair so well with all those things! We work hard; we play hard.
It should also be noted that some young people graduate high school and leave the Forest County nest, and for many reasons: college, career, adventure. Yet, many of them return when they begin a family. The reason is simple: This is a great place to raise kids. This is a small community with a big heart and down-to-earth values.
It must be said that the arrival of Indian Gaming and forward thinking were the main catalysts in creating those ‘family-sustaining wages and above average benefit packages’ that now exist and that allow young people to return. This was not always the case.
Having said all that, there’s just one question to ask: What are you waiting for? Take a breath of fresh air, dip your toes in the water, grab a sled and head for the hill, or take in the scenery on foot, on skis, in the car. If FCPC can provide the job, you can provide the fun!
Now is the time to take the next step toward your future.
