Hiring River Ranger Intern: May 1 - July 31

02 APRIL 2018 | HAPPY CAMP, CALIF. — Spend your spring and summer 2018 on the beautiful Klamath River in the remote reaches of Northern California. Receive a $1,000 monthly stipend, develop a strong skill set, and live in Happy Camp, California in free U.S. Forest Service housing.

We’re hiring a River Ranger Intern to work May 1 – July 31 in the Klamath National Forest’s Happy Camp Ranger District. The intern will work and learn with a permanent US Forest Service Ranger with decades of experience on the Klamath. This is a chance to work in an amazing place and build a career that is defined by reward, adventure, and endless opportunity to explore.

On August 1, you will have a resume, the skills, and the insight you need to log into USAJobs.gov and get hired working on America’s great rivers for a real job. 50% of your time will be worked on river recreation, and the other half will be spent on removing and managing invasive weeds.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily patrols of river and its tributaries. Clean campsites, post signs, remove invasives from river corridor.

Greet public with information and provide education outreach to users

Lead other volunteers

Collect and compile visitor data and assist with special use permits

Remove invasive plants, brush, litter

Keep details records of river use and work completed

Qualifications and expectations

Ability to spend five days a week on river.

Lift, carry, load, and inflate boats.

Paddle inflatable kayak

Apply now and send a resume and cover letter to gabe@siskiyoumountainclub.org to schedule an interview today.