What are the responsibilities and job description for the Individual Placements - Baldwin White Cloud Ranger District Recreation Technicians position at Student Conservation Association, Inc?
Position Summary
The Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District is looking for two individuals to become members of the Recreation/Trails Team for the summer of 2025. The duties will vary day to day and the applicant will need to be flexible, hardworking, and able to work with a variety of user groups, partners, volunteers, and forest visitors. The work will include recreation site maintenance, trail maintenance and construction, and forest visitor contacts on the Manistee National Forest.
Location
Baldwin, MI
Schedule
May 11, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Recreation site maintenance (mowing, cleaning, light carpentry); Trail Construction and Maintenance; Forest Visitor Contacts
Marginal Duties
River Patrol; Assisting other resource areas on the District as needed; Wildlife Surveys; Forest Trash Cleanup
Required Qualifications
Driver's License
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
Chainsaw Certified; ATV Certified; Herbicide Applicator Certified; Kayak Certified 1st Aid/CPR
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
There is a dorm-style bunkhouse on site with 2 person shared bedrooms, a double kitchen, 2 sets of washer/dryers, and 2 bathrooms.
Compensation
Living allowance of $500/week; travel allowance of $1,100, paid once with first paycheck; housing provided onsite.
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Recommended
Additional Benefits
Defensive Drive Training
First Aid/CPR
Interpretive Skills
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.
Salary : $500