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Careers and Jobs

Opportunities for growth and career advancement are limitless within the Forest Service. A career with the Forest Service is a chance to work for nature and leave a lasting impact. Whether you plan to work outdoors as a Forester or indoors as a Human Resources Specialist, there is a place for you on our team. Put your skills to work toward a career that matters!

Per federal law, all Forest Service hiring is done through usajobs.gov. This is the most up-to-date system for finding current openings and announcements. The best way to begin is to set up a profile and resume in USAJOBS and to search for jobs with the USDA Forest Service.

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. 

Eastern Region Careers and Jobs

A man cutting down a tree

Every day we work to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the country’s 155 national forests and 20 national grasslands. The Forest Service offers you a rewarding career focused on managing national forest lands for multiple uses such as recreation opportunities, ecosystem management and clean water.

Now Hiring Summer Intern Positions-Work on the Superior National Forest! Positions available in recreation, wilderness, and customer service 

The Superior National Forest is excited to partner with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) to offer summer internship positions working in natural resources on the Superior National Forest for the summer months of 2026.

The SCA is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation internships for youth and young adults in the nation. Positions will range from 12 to 16 weeks and are located in Cook, Ely, Aurora, Tofte, and Grand Marais, Minnesota.

Apply today! Positions are open until filled with interviews beginning in early January.

Benefits Include:
•Learn new job skills from professional Forest Service staff
•Weekly stipend and housing provided
•Travel allowance to get to position location
•Eligibility for a Public Land Corps hiring certificate

Apply Now! *Search tip: Filter by state to find Minnesota positions

SCA volunteers

(USDA Forest Service photo by Taylor Hardey)

Last updated February 13, 2026