Wallowa Resources, a non-profit organization based in Enterprise, Oregon, is pleased to offer three seasonal “Forest Stewardship Crew positions.” The objective of the program is to provide a seasonal job and workforce training opportunity for individuals with a desire to enter and/or gain more experience in the natural resources and forestry fields. This job is open to all – whether you are coming out of high school or mid-career. Come spend your spring, summer and fall outside while gaining valuable experience and making a difference in the community.
Crew members will have opportunities to work across the diverse ecosystems and forests of the Northern Blue Mountains Region (Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington) to support forest restoration as part of regional landscape restoration and stewardship initiatives. Specifically, the crew members will work on a three person team under a crew lead. They will gain experience and training in a variety of forestry and natural resource tasks that may include unit layout and data collection for fuel reduction projects, timber sales, and other natural resource restoration efforts designed to promote healthy forests and watersheds. The crew 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. While the majority of the work will be located in Wallowa County – travel will be required as needed to support forest stewardship projects.
JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
The program was designed to be a workforce training opportunity to train individuals with an interest in a long term career in the forestry and natural resources fields. The goal of the program is to build additional capacity for forest restoration and stewardship projects across Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington. As a result, the job will provide individuals with significant training and ability to increase their forestry and natural resource skills. Training for the position will also include a multi-day training provided by Nez Perce Tribe about historic and cultural resources and significance of the areas the crew will be working.
EMPLOYMENT DATES:
This is a seasonal position for the 2025 field season (May – October, 2025).
However, this position may last longer as additional work opportunities arise.
TO APPLY:
Applicants must submit a cover letter expressing interest and identifying relevant experience and competencies together with a resume and a list of at least three references. Applications should be submitted to Wallowa Resources (attn: Joni Maasdam), 401 NE 1st Street, Suite A, Enterprise, OR 97828 or info@wallowaresource.org. For more detailed information and the
full job description please visit https://www.wallowaresources.o
The position is open until filled.