Open Positions

youth wilderness expedition leader

Start Date: Early-Mid April, 2026 **can start later if the candidate is in school**

End Date: Late September, 2026 **can end early if the candidate must return to school**

Status: Full time, non-exempt from overtime

Hourly Wage: $19.00-$21.50 DOE

Position Summary: The Youth Wilderness Expedition Leader will lead crews of local youth, ages 12-18, on backcountry expeditions, which include elements of trail stewardship projects and experiential wilderness education. Each expedition will be led by the YWEL with assistance from one Wilderness Ranger Fellow, or an SBFC staff member. The YWEL schedule may vary and will require stretches of work up to nine days at a time, often over weekends. Full Description.

Applications are open until the position is filled. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Wilderness Volunteer Project Leader

Start Date: Mid April, 2026

End Date: Late September, 2026  

Status: Full time, non-exempt (Overtime eligible)

Hourly Wage: $20-21.50 per hour (DOE)

Position Summary: The Wilderness Volunteer Project Leader (WVPL) will partner with SBFC’s Wilderness Ranger Fellows to prepare for and implement volunteer projects, with WFRs assisting in all aspects of pre-trip preparation, in-field support, and post-trip tool and gear decommissioning. 

This position provides an opportunity to work in some of the most beautiful and remote areas of the country. We are looking for someone passionate about wilderness stewardship, eager to share their outdoor expertise, and ready to take on the challenges of backcountry trail work and volunteer leadership. Full Description.

Application deadline is 11/30/2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the deadline.

Please check back in late 2025/early 2026 for 2026 opportunities for Wilderness Ranger Fellows and other trail crew positions.