Northwest Youth Corps OR - AmeriCorps 640 HR

Individual Placement

National Park Service

North Cascades National Park

Marblemount, WA, 98267

Position Title: Trail Crew Steward AmeriCorps Member - 640 HR

Grant Program: OYSI 22EDBDC0020010 / EAP 22EDBDC0020053

Position Summary:

The North Cascades National Park is recruiting two Trail 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 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 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 AmeriCorps 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 AmeriCorps member service hours. Training will not exceed 20% of total member service hours.

Program Benefits:

$10,240 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis and a $1,956.35 education award upon completion of the 640 hours of service.

The living allowance and education award 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

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Type of position: Individual Placement

Service Dates: July - November 2025

Length of Term: 16 Weeks

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Coordinator Molly Babcock at mollyb@nwyouthcorps.org, 541-521-3139 or Scott Swenson at scott_swenson@nps.gov, 360-854-7280.