Seasonal Forest Stewardship Crew Member

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Wallowa Resources

Enterprise, Oregon

Job Type: Full-Time (Seasonal)

Salary: $18-21/hour

Start / End Dates: 05/01/26 to 10/31/26

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
Wallowa Resources (WR) is a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, established in 1996 with leadership from Wallowa County Commissioners. Since then, WR has worked to bring people together to empower rural communities to create strong economies and healthy landscapes through land stewardship, education, and job creation. Headquartered in Wallowa County, we strive to assist communities throughout Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington balance rural economic well-being with the stewardship and conservation of its resources, preserving each rural area’s heritage of making a living from the land. https://www.wallowaresources.org/

JOB SUMMARY
The Forest Stewardship Crew members will work on a three person team under the Forest Stewardship Crew Coordinator and will report to the Senior Forest Program Manager. They will gain experience and training in a variety of forestry and natural resource projects that may include unit layout and data collection for restoration efforts, fuel reduction projects, timber sales, and other natural resource opportunities to promote healthy forests and watersheds. While the majority of the work will be located in Wallowa County – travel will be required to support forest stewardship projects across Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington. Job duties include but are not limited to inventory data collection and data management, stocking surveys and stand assessments, timber cruising and marking, unit layout (GPS, flagging, painting), assisting in additional forestry applications, and other conservation and natural resource projects as needed. Crew members that complete the season will be eligible for a bonus.

JOB DUTIES AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • A strong work ethic and enthusiasm conducting fieldwork
  •  Communicate regularly and effectively with Forest Stewardship Crew Coordinator
  • Ability to work in a team oriented environment
  • Interact positively and professionally with landowners, locals, and agency employees
  • Use of handheld GPS devices/programs (e.g. Field Maps, Avenza)
  • Use of forestry tools (e.g. Laser rangefinder, compass, logger’s tape, clinometer)
  • Collecting accurate and thorough data for timber sales and silviculture projects
  • Assisting in implementing layout for timber sales and silviculture projects
  • The crew members may work on other projects to support restoration/stewardship work such as trail work, invasive plant monitoring and treatment, natural resources surveys, and/or other stewardship field tasks.

Qualifications / Experience Level Required:

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Has an interest in pursuing a career in natural resources and/or forestry
  • Good communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work on a team
  • A valid Driver’s License, with a minimum of two years driving under that license, and an acceptable driving record according to WR’s auto liability policy requirements. A crew vehicle and basic equipment will be provided.
  • Willingness to work outside in all types of weather including overnight camping
  • Must be able to navigate steep, rugged terrain and have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment and Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hike and navigate difficult terrain in inclement, hot, or smoky weather; use electronic devices such as computers, tablets, phones, GPS, or data collectors; and will occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Hours: Typical hours are full time from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday (4, 10 hour days). The crew member may be required to work extended hours and travel on non-work days. This includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: This job description is a summary of the essential duties and responsibilities for this job, and it does not necessarily represent an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, tasks or procedures. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instruction or assignments. Nothing in this description restricts WR’s right to assign or reassign duties at any time.

Accommodation Statement: Essential job duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform the job successfully, an incumbent or applicant must possess the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform each essential duty and responsibility proficiently. If you require an accommodation in order to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job, please contact the WR Executive Director.

TO APPLY
Submit your application packet to:
Wallowa Resources
info@wallowaresources.org

Include:
  • Cover Letter (2 pages maximum)
  • Resume
  • Names and contact information for three professional or personal references

Please indicate that you are applying for the Forest Stewardship Crew position.

Note: Wallowa Resources is also hiring for a separate Monitoring Crew position – see our website for details and a separate application process.

Contact:

info@wallowaresources.org

Apply for This Position: info@wallowaresources.org

Application Closes: Open until filled

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