Willamette National Forest announces seasonal hiring for upcoming recreation season
Contact Information: Jennifer O’Leary Risdal Jennifer.O'LearyRisdal@usda.gov
Springfield, Oregon, February 12, 2026 – The Willamette 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 Robert Sanchez, Willamette National Forest Supervisor. “These positions offer meaningful work, hands-on experience, and the chance to support public lands close to home."
The Willamette National Forest is recruiting for a variety of roles, including:
- Recreation and visitor services
- Trail and facility maintenance
- Active resource management
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.
Visitors will be able to enjoy cleaner recreation sites, improved trail access and many other benefits as a result of this seasonal workforce.
“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 Sanchez. “We encourage anyone interested to apply.”