Backcountry Ranger Outreach Coordinator (Intern)

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Organization

Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness

Job Posted

December 14, 2023

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Philip Hough

Contact Email

phil@scotchmanpeaks.org

Contact Phone

2089469127

Deadline to Apply

Location

Trout Creek, MT
United States
Have a life changing wilderness experience as our paid Backcountry Ranger intern.

Summary

The Backcountry Ranger position is a 10-12 week paid internship through the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and the Kootenai National Forest, located out of the Trout Creek Ranger Station in Trout Creek, Montana. Spend a summer in the wild working on trails, participating in community outreach, developing trail and leadership skills and patrolling the Scotchman Peaks Recommended Wilderness Area. You will receive intensive training and education in natural resource management from an interdisciplinary, field-based perspective. Compensation includes an hourly wage and housing is provided.

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Backcountry Ranger, summer seasonal 2024

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter combined into one pdf file to both of these contacts:  

Phil Hough  phil@scotchmanpeaks.org

Caleb Matthew  caleb.matthew@usda.gov

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; please submit by Jan 22nd, 2024 to assure consideration.  

Compensation Information

Compensation based on 40 hours per week at a wage of $12 per hour, plus numerous official training and certifications (wildland fire, chainsaw, crosscut, defensive driving, First Aid/ CPR), free housing, and an exceptional career/life experience.