Internship - Recreation Crew at Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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Position Summary

Crew will spend the summer working and learning within the Recreation division of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on the Snoqualmie Ranger District in North Bend, WA. Crew will work about 1/3 of their time in each department: trails, Wilderness, and frontcountry recreation (trailhead and dispersed sites), and work with Forest Service crew members. Crew will perform maintenance tasks at developed and dispersed recreation sites such as cleaning toilets, trash collection, and public contacts. In trails, crew will perform trail maintenance tasks as including logout of Wilderness trails with crosscut saw, brushing, and drainage maintenance. In Wilderness, crew will assist in public contact ranger patrols, including maintenance of toilets, removal of illegal campfire rings, and collecting trail condition and campsite condition information. Maintaining and restoring sites that visitors use for recreational purposes helps to prevent resource damage and minimize impact on the land. Facilities maintenance is a necessary way to minimize sanitation impacts throughout the forest. Crew will educate visitors on Leave No Trace principles that will reduce negative impacts on the Snoqualmie Ranger District. The Crew will spend their summer alongside the Forest Service, and they will be exposed to the diverse range of career opportunities within the US Forest Service. Backpacking and camping out is a part of the trails and Wilderness work assignment.

Schedule

May 19, 2025 - September 15, 2025

(17 Weeks)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintains sanitary conditions at developed sites, roadside dispersed sites, and Wilderness camping areas.
  • Performs basic maintenance task across district recreation sites including trail maintenance.
  • Installs and maintains information boards, travel signs, regulatory signs and other signs associated with recreation sites and safety.
  • Provides detailed information about recreation opportunities to Forest visitors and explains Forest Service regulations.
  • Collects visitor use data.
  • Other duties as assigned.

About the Area

The Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest spans the grand Cascade Mountain range in Washington state. The Snoqualmie Ranger District spans north of I-90 down to 410 Corridor outside of the town of Enumclaw, WA. The town of North Bend is approximately ½ hour east of Seattle on Interstate I-90. The town has multiple grocery stores, restaurants, shops, a library, and access to hiking trails. It sits under Mt. Si at the base of the Cascade Range. A men and women's bunkhouse are available on the compound of the office.

Required Qualifications

  • Drivers license
  • Physically fit enough to carry a ~40 lb backpack
  • Hike up to 10 miles a day, and perform physically demanding work
  • Willing to work independently & on a crew

Additional:

Must be eligible to serve as an AmeriCorps Member. This includes:

  • Being a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States.
  • Being at least 18 years or older.
  • Having a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Being willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks.

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Personal Vehicle required

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Housing on site provided. Men and Women's bunkhouses with kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities.

Compensation

  • $1,200- one time RT travel allowance (personal vehicle required)
  • $500 weekly living allowance (paid-bi-weekly)
  • $1,050 Duty-Related Travel (camping per diem) and Member Expenses (Receipt required for tax-free reimbursement)
  • Housing on site provided
  • AmeriCorps eligible at fulfillment of 17 weeks and 675 hours of service ($2,817 education award)
  • Eligible for the Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority upon successful completion of 640 hours; Can be combined with another internship

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

Bear Safety

Defensive Drive Training

Wilderness First Aid Training

AmeriCorps: Eligible/Required

Equal Opportunity Statement

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.