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: 05-01-25 to 10-31-25

Location: The position will be located at the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest-Wallowa Mountains District Offices in Joseph, Oregon, with travel (sometimes overnight) required as needed project sites across NE Oregon/SE Washington

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.

Qualifications / Experience Level Required:

  • A strong work ethic and enthusiasm conducting fieldwork
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with Crew Leader
  • 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.
  • Has an interest in pursuing a career in natural resources and/or forestry and better understanding the cultural history of the land
  • Good communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work on a team
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to drive 4WD vehicles. 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

A goal of the program is to develop tribal workforce crews. Preference will be given to tribal community members but all applications will be considered and all are encouraged to apply.

Housing: Yes

Contact:

Blu Risseeuw

541-426-8053

brisseeuw@wallowaresources.org

Apply for This Position: https://www.wallowaresources.org/job-openings

Application Closes: 04-01-25

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