The SCA has several internships available with the United States Forest Service within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Park. With start dates in June, we are actively seeking to fill these positions.
June 22, 2014-September 14, 2014 • Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Everett, WA
Successful candidates will serve as Wilderness Rangers patrolling trails in Wilderness areas and adjoining backcountry within the beautiful Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington state. Almost half of the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is in designated Wilderness. Work will include maintaining backcountry campsites, signs, toilets and other facilities along trails, at wilderness lakes and other popular destinations in the Wilderness, 60%; assisting visitors and providing educational information about low impact (leave no trace) backcountry skills, 30%; monitoring conditions and collecting information needed by Wilderness managers,10%.
Position ID: PO-00562802
Developed and Dispersed Recreation Intern
June 23, 2014 –September 14, 2014• Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Skykomish, WA
Interns will spend the summer working within the Recreation division of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Interns will perform maintenance tasks at developed and dispersed recreation sites. Facilities maintenance is a necessary way to minimize sanitation impacts. Interns will also keep dispersed sites maintained in order to restore natural areas and reduce erosion. Assigned duties will include the following: -maintaining campgrounds, trailheads and dispersed recreation sites in the Skykomish Ranger District -visitor contact -collecting data -cleaning restrooms -removing litter
Position ID: PO-00585890
June 23, 2014–September 14, 2014• Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest,
Skykomish, WA
Serve as a member of the Skykomish Ranger District Trail Crew performing trail maintenance primarily within the Henry M. Jackson, Alpine Lakes, and Wild Sky Wilderness areas. We maintain a system of about 150 miles of trail, including a segment of the Pacific Crest Trail. Work includes logout with crosscut saw, repair of structures, tread and drainage maintenance, and brushing. May also include some construction of a trail relocation. First couple of weeks are day trips, including training on tool use, orientation, and trail maintenance training. Starting in July, the crew typically backpacks in about 5 miles and works out of this base camp during the work week. Bunkhouse provided for non-camping days in the town of Skykomish, WA. Position requires ability to work as part of a small crew and backpack, hike, and perform manual labor in a range of weather conditions in the Cascade mountains.
Position ID: PO-00585206
TO APPLY:
http://www.thesca.org/serve/position/public-affairs-assistant-local-candidate-only/po-00563487
Please be sure to enter the corresponding position code in your application and email lallala@thesca.org to connect directly with Lili Allala Northwest Recruiter & Selection Coordinator.