Park Ranger

Position Title: Recreation Technician

Partner Organization: Olympic National Forest

Website: www.fs.usda.gov/olympic

Project Location: 353 South Shore Road, Quinault, WA 98575

Service Dates: April 28, 2025 to October 17, 2025 (940-hour position)

Position Summary:

In partnership with the Mt. Adams Institute (MAI), Quinault Ranger District of the Olympic National Forest will host a Land Stewards AmeriCorps Intern to serve as a Recreation Technician.

The intern will work closely with the local recreation manager, who will provide mentorship and training opportunities. The Intern will provide accurate and timely information to visitors to help them engage with the forest and recreation areas safely and responsibly. Recreation site duties are labor intensive, as the facilities are highly used and in need of regular attention. The Intern will perform basic recreation operations, facilities and trail maintenance duties, and will receive training pertinent to Recreation Operations. The Intern will implement duties individually, with a team, and/or with forest volunteers to maintain trailheads, facilities, trails, campgrounds, day-use areas. The intern will also work with various Youth Crews throughout the year.

This position is mostly field based and can expect to hike with a heavy load of tools and equipment. This Intern will be based out of Quinault. This position will involve driving to work sites. Additional opportunities may be possible in timber, wildlife surveys, invasive species work, and botany that directly affect the Quinault area. This position would be well suited for someone who wants to live remotely and work outside in a stunning landscape while learning about the work required to sustain thriving recreation opportunities for the public.

Benefits Include:

• Housing is available.
• Monthly AmeriCorps living stipend
• Education award (qualified student loans and/or education expenses)
• Loan forbearance
• Child care reimbursement
• Live and work in a beautiful setting with many opportunities for outdoor recreation
• Professional development, trainings and networking opportunities

Essential Functions (to include, but not limited to):

• General campground maintenance including cleaning restrooms and campsites, making visitor contacts and supporting campground hosts.
• Repair/rebuild/install informational kiosks; and replace and update signs.
• Brush trail systems and clear trails using power brushers, hand tools, or other tools.
• Provide information to the public on recreation opportunities, safety, and responsible recreation practices.
• Collect recreation fees and provide information on fee compliance, rules, and regulations of the sites.
• Collaborate with volunteers and partners to implement recreation project work.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local recreation groups, businesses, volunteers, and the public while representing the Forest Service.

Position Requirements (to include, but not limited to):

• Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record and ability to provide documentation.
• Ability to drive a large, four-wheel drive vehicle on narrow gravel roads.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors, in inclement weather, for long durations.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to develop individual learning goals and communicate those goals effectively with supervisor.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Willingness to work on weekends and holidays.
• A safe, professional, and strong work ethic.
• 21-30 (up to 35 for military veterans) years of age at beginning of service term.
• U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving education award.
• Ability to commit to the full 25-week term of service.

Please visit the Land Stewards webpage for a full position description: mtadamsinstitute.org/land-stewards

Questions: Contact Chelsea deRochemont, Program Coordinator --- chelsea@mtadamsinstitute.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,800.00 - $2,250.00 per month

Benefits:

• On-the-job training
• Paid housing
• Tuition reimbursement

Physical Setting:

• Camp
• Office
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Briefly describe your experience working or hiking/camping in a back-country/Wilderness setting, and why you are interested in this position. Your application will not be considered if this is left blank.
• This is an AmeriCorps internship position and grant compliance requires that all participants are between the ages of 21-30 (up to 35 for military veterans). Are you in this age range? Your application cannot be considered if you are not within this age range at the start of the program on April 28, 2025.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Quinault, WA 98575: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,800 - $2,250