Northwest Youth Corps, OR – 720 HR

Individual Placement

National Park Service

North Cascades National Park

Marblemount, WA, 98267

Position Title: Trail Crew Steward Individual Placement – 18 weeks, 720 HR

Position Summary:

The North Cascades National Park is recruiting two Trail crew placements beginning June through November 2026. The member 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. The Individual Placement will have an opportunity to meet and learn from a variety of park employees representing almost all park programs. The Individual Placement may work on an additional site if needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Individual Placement 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

• Driver's license

• Personal transportation

• 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 ethic and positive attitude

• Good written and verbal communication 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 physically challenging days in an outdoor setting with others

Duty Location:

The individual placement will report daily to the North Cascades National Park Service Complex, 7280 Ranger Station Rd. Marblemount, WA 98267. The individual placement must arrange their own transportation to and from the office. The individual placement will spend up to 8 days at a time camping.

Terms of Employment:

The individual placement will complete a term of service starting June 2026 through November 2026. The individual placement must complete a minimum of 720 service hours by the end of their term. The individual placement will receive a 30-minute lunch each day.

Program Benefits:

$11,520 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis. The living allowance is taxable. Individual placements are responsible for providing their own food. Service eligibility is contingent upon the results of a criminal and driving background check.

Application Instructions

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Type of position: Individual Placement

Service Dates: June – November 2026

Length of Term: 18 Weeks (720 hours)

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships

Please select "North Cascades National Park – Trail Crew Individual Placement 720 HR" when applying.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Interns team at interns@nwyouthcorps.org, or Scott Swenson at scott_swenson@nps.gov, 360-854-7280.