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Wilderness Ranger Crew

The Student Conservation Association
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Wilderness Ranger Crew

 

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Winthrop, Washington

 

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Job Description

 

Program Dates: 05/19/2024 – 10/05/2024  (20 weeks)
 
About us: 
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, and community green spaces across the country.

Program Description:
The US Forest Service, Methow Valley Ranger District in Winthrop, WA will be filling 2 full time Wilderness Ranger Volunteer Internships for the summer season.  Volunteer Wilderness Rangers will join a diverse wilderness program in the North Cascades of Washington. The region includes the North Cascades Scenic Area and the Pasayten and Lake Chelan-Sawtooth wilderness areas.   
Duties include: 

  • Conduct wilderness patrols providing visitor information and education addressing Leave-No-Trace camping, wilderness philosophy and minimal stock impacts.
  • Data collection and monitoring including visitor use, campsite inventory and GPS.
  • Assist in trail maintenance and reconstruction projects and conduct trail surveys.
  • Perform ecological restoration, re-vegetation, and site naturalization.
  • Assist with stock packing projects.


Successful candidates will serve alongside seasoned wilderness rangers and will work in small teams or solo.  During the heart of the summer, crews typically work eight 10-hour days in the backcountry in a row, followed by six days off.  During the early summer and fall, crews usually do shorter backcountry trips or day trips.  

Member Benefits:

  • $1,100 - one time RT travel allowance (personal vehicle STRONGLY recommended)
  • $500 - weekly living allowance
  • AmeriCorps required upon acceptance of offer
  • Housing on site included
    • Housing options are either a shared room in a bunkhouse, with shared kitchen/dining/bathroom/laundry facilities, or in a wall tent with indoor shared shower and bathroom facilities (or porta potty), and outdoor covered cooking area (with access to fridge and power).  The wall tent option also has access to an off-site laundry facility and additional restrooms/shower access 8 miles away in Winthrop.    Both options have access to wifi.
  • AmeriCorps eligible ($2,626 education award) and fulfillment of internship and 675 service hours
  • Eligible for the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority upon successful completion of position (640hrs minimum of service)


*All allowances subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Member Qualifications: 

  • Driver's license
  • Personal vehicle recommended.
  • Strong backpacking skills and aptitude are a must.
  • Good communication, teamwork skills, and the ability to interact professionally with the public, including in high use areas.
  • Interest in working with pack animals (mules, horses) is a bonus, but is not required.


Additional: 
Must be eligible to serve as an AmeriCorps Member. This includes:  

  • Being a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States.
  • Being at least 18 years or older.
  • Having a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Being willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks.