Job Title: Mammoth and Mono Lake Ranger District Internships
Dates: Summer/Fall 2013
Application Deadline: April 24, 2013
Internship Includes:
- Free barracks style housing on the Mammoth Ranger District
- A stipend of $33.55 per day worked is provided
Work Schedule: 40 Hours/Week. Work schedule TBD. Holiday and weekend work required.
General Duties:
- Assist with visitor information, interpretive programs, and resource protection
- Assist and educate the visiting public on local and regional information, history, and activities
- Perform wildlife management, black bear education, safety, and food storage compliance
- Wilderness patrol on backcountry trails
- Assist Recreation officer in the recreation program
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications – Internship Requirements:
- 18 years or older
- A valid driver’s license
- Ability to hike on varied terrain at high elevations
- Outgoing and intrepid enthusiasm when communicating with forest visitors
- Interest or education in natural sciences and/or resource or recreation management or related field is strongly desired
- Desire to be an integral member of the Mammoth and Mono Lake Ranger Districts team and represent the USDA Forest Service
- Ability to successfully perform duties with little or no direct supervision, often in remote environments.
- Maintain records of duties and results
To Apply: By April 24th, Email résumé, cover letter, and a list of three references to (Please, no phone inquiries):
Lawson Reif
Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center Manager
lreif@fs.fed.us
Office: 760-924-5516