Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest announces seasonal hiring for upcoming recreation season

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply. The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest will be providing more information on dates that positions will be available for applications in the next few weeks.

People interested in applying will need to establish accounts on USAJobs.gov, and prepare a resume that meets requirements.  USAJOBS has a page dedicated to helping answer questions. Potential applicants must be 18 years old by their first day of work.
 
“Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails, and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming for visitors,” said Molly Juillerat, Forest Supervisor. “These positions offer meaningful work, hands-on experience, and the chance to support public lands close to home." 
 
The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is recruiting for a variety of entry-level roles, including: 

• Recreation and trail and facility maintenance; and
• Active resource management, with roles in botany, timber, and wildlife biology.

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. Along with mission critical work, these seasonal employees will help accomplish the mission of maintaining recreation sites across the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. 

“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 Juillerat. “We encourage anyone interested to apply.”  

For more information about careers with the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Forest Service, visit our website.