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Forest Service News Release
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Hiawatha National Forest
announces seasonal hiring for upcoming recreation season
(Gladstone, MI, February 17, 2026) – The Hiawatha National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply.
“Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming for visitors,” said Shannon Rische, Forest Supervisor. “These positions offer meaningful
work, hands-on experience and the chance to support public lands close to home.
The Hiawatha
is recruiting for a variety of roles, including:
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Six recreation and visitor services positions out of Munising, Raco, Rapid River, and Saint Ignace
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One active resource management position out of Rapid River.
These positions are in addition to seasonal fire hire events, already underway. Bringing on seasonal employees will help improve trails, campgrounds and facilities for safer, reliable and enjoyable recreation
experiences for all.
“Seasonal jobs can be a first step into a natural resources career, a way to build experience, or simply a chance to spend the summer working outside,” added Rische. “We encourage anyone interested to apply.”
How to Apply
Applicants can view open job announcements and submit applications through
USAJOBS.gov.
Job announcements will be available beginning February 20, 2026.
Application periods, qualifications, and start dates vary by position. Applicants are encouraged to review job announcements carefully for deadlines and required materials.
Working for the Forest Service
To learn more about Forest Service careers, benefits and upcoming hiring events, visit
fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/careers.
About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the
Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance
to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which
over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
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