Wilderness Trail Crew Member
with Friends of Nevada Wilderness
Location: Reno/Sparks office with extensive travel to worksites throughout the state of Nevada. Work sites
will be in a backcountry setting on or near Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Wilderness Areas or other
federally managed Wilderness Areas. Due to the remote nature of the work sites, primitive camping will be
required. Reliable transportation to the Reno/Sparks office is essential. Transportation to the field worksite is
provided.
Supervisor: Trail Crew Leader
Employee Classification: Seasonal, Full-Time
Hitch Schedule: 8 days on (10-hour days), 6 days off. Season runs from late May to mid August or late
September, 2026. Exact schedules will be finalized in the spring.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Who We Are
Friends of Nevada Wilderness is a statewide conservation non-profit founded in 1984. Friends’ mission is to
protect all present and potential wilderness from ongoing threats, educate the public about the values of and
need for wilderness, and improve the management and restoration of wild lands. We are knowledgeable,
passionate, and joyful professionals who feel connected to the lands that we are dedicated to
protecting. These are the core values that guide our work:
- Credible: We understand that our long-term success is built through trusting relationships and
integrity. We are reliable community leaders who are committed to accuracy, honesty, and follow
through in all that we do.
- Effective: We think outside the box to find areas of collaboration and compromise, and actively work
towards reaching tangible, workable outcomes.
- People-oriented: We wholeheartedly believe that the outdoors is for all and are devoted to fostering
safe spaces where everyone can thrive and express their true selves. We prioritize benefits and
policies which ensure that our board, staff, members, and volunteers are well cared for and feel
valued.
- Resilient: We use story-telling, record-keeping, and retention of long-term staff and board to cultivate
a thorough understanding of Wild Nevada’s rich history and future trajectory. Through this collective
understanding, we have learned that setbacks are inevitable, and that our work is never done.
Purpose of Position
Spend your summer exploring Nevada’s vast and little-known Wilderness while having an adventure of a
lifetime. Your effort and commitment will make a difference for Wilderness trails and their users. The Trail
Crew Member will work closely with the Trail Crew Leader and other Trail Crew Members to perform
Wilderness trail maintenance and reconstruction.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining and constructing Wilderness trails to US Forest Service Standards
o Trail maintenance duties include brushing, repairing tread, enhancing drainage features,
clearing downed trees, and any other restoration work needed
- Maintaining crew tools and equipment in the field and in the warehouse.
- Ensuring the safety of fellow trail crew members, volunteers, and Forest visitors at all times while in
the field.
- Displaying a genuine commitment to team goals and fellow team members.
- Assisting in food preparation and camp chores outside of work hours.
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Position Description: Trail Crew Member-2026 Field Season
