Individual Placements - Baldwin White Cloud Ranger District Recreation Technicians

Student Conservation Association • Baldwin, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District is looking for two individuals to become members of the Recreation/Trails Team for the summer of 2025. The duties will vary day to day and the applicant will need to be flexible, hardworking, and able to work with a variety of user groups, partners, volunteers, and forest visitors. The work will include recreation site maintenance, trail maintenance and construction, and forest visitor contacts on the Manistee National Forest.

Requirements

• Driver's License
• 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.
• Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Nice To Haves

• Chainsaw Certified
• ATV Certified
• Herbicide Applicator Certified
• Kayak Certified 1st Aid/CPR

Responsibilities

• Recreation site maintenance (mowing, cleaning, light carpentry)
• Trail Construction and Maintenance
• Forest Visitor Contacts
• River Patrol
• Assisting other resource areas on the District as needed
• Wildlife Surveys
• Forest Trash Cleanup

Benefits

• Living allowance of $500/week
• Travel allowance of $1,100, paid once with first paycheck
• Housing provided onsite
• Defensive Drive Training
• First Aid/CPR
• Interpretive Skills
• Off-Road Vehicle Safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed