Crew Member - Wilderness and Developed Recreation Team - Stanislaus National Forest

Student Conservation Association•Sacramento, CA

5d•$500

About The Position

Wilderness and Recreation Rangers needed. Wilderness Rangers will venture into the backcountry working on projects and checking with campers. Recreation Rangers will work in developed campgrounds performing maintenance and operation work.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Willingness and ability to work well independently and as a team.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. (day pack/bags of equipment)
Ability to assist and engage with the public.
An understanding of Leave No Trace principles and the Wilderness Act
A positive attitude
All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger.
Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

Nice To Haves

Backpacking or camping experience, desire to be and work outdoors.
Hard skills: hand tool, shovel, power tool, carpentry experience
Soft skills: Comfortable interacting with strangers, informing visitors of rules, self-initiation and integrity to work hard and dirty.

Responsibilities

Wilderness Ranger: Hiking and camping throughout the wilderness, performing campsite cleanup, minor trail maintenance, checking with campers, and educating visitors on leave no trace principles.
Developed Recreation Rangers: Check on campers, collect fee envelopes, clean facilities, coordinate with volunteers, minor maintenance projects.
Keeping daily logs
Data collection
Assist in other recreation projects.