Outdoor Trail & Campground Technician - AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Award

Housing

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

Northwest Youth Corps is seeking an AmeriCorps Recreation Assistant to work with Forest Service crews in Oregon. You will conduct trail scouting, maintenance, and improvements, and assist in operating and maintaining campgrounds and trailheads, with tasks that may require working in hot, cold, wet, or snowy conditions.

No upfront salary, but you will receive an education award upon successful completion, housing, a living allowance, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willing to work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Ability to use hand tools and perform basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Forest Service with trail scouting, maintenance, and improvements.
• Support operation and maintenance of campgrounds, trailheads, and fire lookout rentals.
• Work in East Zone of Mt. Hood National Forest; use basic tools.
• Training opportunities may include chainsaw operations and other safety courses.

Skills

General Skills

Environment

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Northwest Youth Corps is seeking an AmeriCorps Recreation Assistant to work with Forest Service crews in Oregon. You will conduct trail scouting, maintenance, and improvements, and assist in operating and maintaining campgrounds and trailheads, with tasks that may require working in hot, cold, wet, or snowy conditions.

No upfront salary, but you will receive an education award upon successful completion, housing, a living allowance, and training opportunities.