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Careers and Jobs

The Hoosier National Forest, one of Indiana’s premier Federal resources, provides outstanding stewardship by restoring, maintaining, and interpreting our public’s cultural and natural resources. To do this we employ several people in a variety of professional, administrative, technical, and clerical positions. The following information can connect you with websites and resources to learn more about searching for and applying to jobs with the Hoosier National Forest.

Recent and Upcoming Openings

Current Openings on the Hoosier

FY25 Phase 1 Fire Positions

Current National and Regional  Hiring Events

The USDA Forest Service, Eastern Region Fire and Aviation Management program is in the process of hiring permanent positions.

Upcoming Positions on the Hoosier (Outreach Database)

None at this time

Student Employment Opportunities

Whether you’re in high school, college, or graduate school, you could be eligible for a variety of special opportunities for students in the Forest Service.  The agency utilizes the Pathways Program when hiring students and recent graduates interested in working for the Forest Service.

Employment Opportunities for Military Veterans

Military veterans account for 12 percent of our workforce. We use several hiring authorities to help our men and women in uniform gain employment such as:

Additional Resources for Hoosier National Forest Employment

Last updated August 7th, 2025