North Zone Shoshone Wilderness Trail Crew

Position Summary 

Selected candidates will serve as crew members on a professional backcountry trail crew and will work alongside Forest Service and Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) personnel. The crew members will perform routine trail maintenance duties including; trail logout, tread work, construction of drainage structures, hiking extensively and living and working in remote backcountry settings.

Location 

Cody, WY

Schedule 

June 1, 2026 - October 2, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Extensive hiking over mountainous terrain
• Camping in isolated and remote backcountry settings
• Working with small groups of people in remote areas
• Ten hours of repetitive manual labor tasks, digging, bending, stooping and lifting objects of over 50 lbs.

Marginal Duties 

• Routine tool maintenance
• Driving 4x4 Forest Service vehicle
• Required trainings (CPR, defensive driving, horsemanship, packing, crosscut and chainsaw)
• Assist other departments as needed.

Required Qualifications 

• Previous trail experience
• Camping and hiking mandatory

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications 

Horsemanship skills preferred.

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Bunk housing available at one of our Ranger stations. Ranger stations are 45-60 minutes away from the office, personal vehicle needed.

Compensation  

$1,100 Round Trip Travel Allowance (Paid Once)

$450/week (Paid Bi-Weekly)

Housing Provided

All Weather Uniform Package

PLC Eligible

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits 

Bear Safety

Defensive Driver Training

First Aid/CPR

Off-Road Vehicle Safety

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.