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Work Outdoors This Summer - Hiring Starts Soon!

Hiring starts as early as February 20, 2026, at USAJOBS.

Join the Forest Service for the 2026 recreation season. We’re hiring up to 2,000 seasonal employees nationwide in recreation, natural resources, visitor services, and more. Build skills, gain experience, and explore careers in public land management.

Prep your resume now and look at our seasonal summer hiring page for more tips on getting your resume ready and more. 

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Work Outdoors This Summer - Hiring Starts Soon!

(Forest Service)

Recent and Upcoming Openings

Current Openings on the Monongahela

Applications will open February 20 for nine seasonal GS-5 Forestry Technicians with duty stations in Bartow, Marlinton, Parsons, Petersburg, Richwood, and White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Positions will perform duties including trail repair, campground maintenance, visitor information, and timber sale preparation.  More info

Current National and Regional  Hiring Events

Hiring events

Volunteer and AmeriCorps Opportunities

For AmeriCorps opportunities on Monongahela National Forest visit Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area's AmeriCorps Program.

Information about volunteering is available on our volunteer page.

For volunteer opportunities in West Virginia, visit volunteer.gov.

Job Corps Opportunities

Visit the Harpers Ferry Job Corps website to apply for free career training and education

Last updated March 6, 2026

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