Trail & Campground Assistant (AmeriCorps)

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Oregon; On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Housing

Living allowance

Job summary

Northwest Youth Corps in Oregon is seeking a Recreation Assistant through the AmeriCorps Individual Placement Program. You will work with Forest Service staff to scout and maintain trails, and help operate campgrounds and related facilities. Training opportunities include chainsaw and safety coursework, with all necessary tools provided.

This role involves varied weather and terrain, and participation may include outdoor carpentry and project-based maintenance across the Mt. Hood area.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in land and water resource management or outdoor careers.
• Willingness to work in varied weather conditions and terrain.
• Ability to operate and maintain basic trail and campground facilities.

Responsibilities

• Duties include trail scouting, maintenance, and improvements with saws and hand tools (75%).
• Assist in operation and maintenance of campgrounds, trailheads, and fire lookout rentals (25%).
• Work with Forest Service staff and follow safety protocols in all conditions.

Skills

Trail scouting

Maintenance

Outdoor teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Chainsaw

Hand tools

Power drills

Crosscut saw

Job description

Northwest Youth Corps in Oregon is seeking a Recreation Assistant through the AmeriCorps Individual Placement Program. You will work with Forest Service staff to scout and maintain trails, and help operate campgrounds and related facilities. Training opportunities include chainsaw and safety coursework, with all necessary tools provided.

This role involves varied weather and terrain, and participation may include outdoor carpentry and project-based maintenance across the Mt. Hood area.