Sheridan, WY, February 12, 2026—The Bighorn National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply.
“We are looking forward to the skills and talent that seasonal employees bring in keeping the Bighorn’s trails and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming for visitors,” said Bighorn National Forest Supervisor, Andrew Johnson. “These positions often lead to life-long connections for people who are looking for a meaningful way to support their local community and public lands.”
The Bighorn National Forest is recruiting for a variety of roles, including:
- Recreation and visitor services
- Trail and facility maintenance
- Active resource management
“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 Johnson. “We encourage anyone interested to apply.”
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.
