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Cascades National Park – Trail Crew Steward AmeriCorps Member Jobs in Marblemount, Washington, USA at Nwyouthcorps
Position: North Cascades National Park – Trail Crew Steward AmeriCorps Member 640 HR
Location: Marblemount
Intern
Marblemount, WA, USA
$10,240 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis and a $1,956.35educationaward upon completion of the 640 hours of service.
Northwest Youth Corps OR – Ameri Corps
Individual Placement
National Park Service
Position Title:Trail Crew Steward Ameri Corps Member – 640 HR
Position Summary:
The North Cascades National Park is recruitingtwoTrail Crew Stewards beginning July through November 2025. The members will work shoulder to shoulder with the Parks professional trails staff to complete annual trail assessment maintenance and construction on portions of a 360-mile trail system, which includes the maintenance of 100 backcountry camps. Members will have an opportunity to meet and learn from a variety of park employees representing almost all park programs.
Members may work on an additional site if needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The members will brush and maintain backcountry trails, construct bridges and other trail structures, and assist the packer with animal caretaking and/or packing duties such as pasture and barn maintenance. Specific activities include:
Routine annual trail maintenance, opening, tread/drainage, and brushing (70%)
Project work, including small bridge replacement and short relocations (15%)
Pasture and corral maintenance/tool maintenance (15%)
Required Qualifications:
Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident
Must pass a background/driver check
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Ability to work and live outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather
Ability to hike on steep, rugged terrain both on and off trail
Willingness to learn and work as part of a team in an outdoor setting
Strong work ethicandpositive attitude
Good written and verbalcommunication skills
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Ability to safely use hand tools
Desired Qualifications:
Interest in trail work and natural resources
Knowledge of parks and recreation management
Excitement and commitment to mentally and physicallychallengingdays in an outdoor setting with others
Duty Location:
The members will report daily to the North Cascades National Park Service Complex, 7280 Ranger Station Rd. Marblemount, WA 98267. The members must arrange their own transportation to and from the office. Members will spend up to 8 days at a time camping for a total of 60-70 nights.
Terms of Employment:
Each Ameri Corps member will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), starting July 2025 through November 2025. The member must complete a minimum of 640 service hours by the end of their term. The member will receive a 30-minute lunch each day, and this lunch break does not count towards Ameri Corps member service hours. Training will not exceed 20% of total member service hours.
The living allowance andeducationaward are taxable. The members are responsible for providing their own food. Service eligibility is contingent upon the results of a criminal and driving background check.
This position is sponsored by The Corps Network’s OYSI and EAP programs.
Application Instructions:
Interviews will occur as qualified applications are received. Please select “North Cascades National Park – Trail Crew Steward Ameri Corps Member 640 HR”…
Title: Cascades National Park – Trail Crew Steward AmeriCorps Member
Company: Nwyouthcorps
Location: Marblemount, Washington, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
