The Deschutes National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply.
“Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming for visitors,” said Holly Jewkes, Deschutes National Forest Supervisor. “These positions offer meaningful work, hands-on experience and the chance to support public lands close to home.”
The Deschutes National Forest is recruiting for a variety of roles, including:
- Recreation
- Visitor services
- Natural Resources
Applications are open now through March 3, on USAJobs.gov. A list of local positions can be found on the Deschutes National Forest’s Careers and Jobs webpage.
“Seasonal jobs can be a first step into a natural resources career, a way to build experience or simply a chance to spend the summer working outside,” added Jewkes. “We encourage anyone interested to apply.”
These positions are in addition to seasonal fire hire events already underway. Bringing on seasonal employees will help improve trails, campgrounds and facilities for safer, reliable and enjoyable recreation experiences for all.
People interested in applying will need to establish accounts on USAJobs.gov, and prepare a resume that meets requirements. USAJobs.gov has a page dedicated to helping answer questions. Potential applicants must be 18 years old by their first day of work.
About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
