SBFC Seasonal Positions

wilderness & trails internship

For more info on the Wilderness & Trails Internship, check out the internship page here.

Corn Creek River Checker

The Corn Creek River Checker serves on the frontline of the Wild & Scenic Salmon River. This is an opportunity to serve as a river steward, interact with visitors who come from around the world to experience the Salmon River systems, assist boaters, care for USFS facilities, and provide wilderness education and interpretation.

Start Dates: May 20, 2026

End Date: September 30, 2026

Compensation: $20/hour

Duty Station and Housing: Corn Creek (near North Fork, ID). This is an access site to the river and to the trail systems into the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and remain open until the position is filled. 

STOCK PROGRAM ASSISTANT

The Stock Program Assistant provides comprehensive support for stock operations and animal husbandry on the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The primary objectives are to assist the SCNF Stock Manager and Lead Packer with herd health, facility maintenance, and logistical coordination to ensure the safety and efficiency of the Stock Program and Wilderness stewardship objectives. 

Start Date: May 5 or 16, 2026

End Date: September, TBD

Compensation: $20/hour

Duty Station: Salmon, ID

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and remain open until the position is filled.