Trails Steward

and the job listing Expires on January 24, 2026

Position Title: Trails Steward– Ameri Corps

# of Opportunities: 1

Site

Location:

Facilities,Grand Teton National Park, Moose, WY 83012

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: May 25, 2026
• End Date: September 11, 2026
• Length of Service: 16-Week Position
• Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 450 Hours

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with Ameri Corps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the Grand Teton National Park will host a Trails Laborer.

This Trails Laborer is an Ameri Corps position. This position will involve serving as a trails laborer in aspects of trail restoration, erosion control, and construction and will be based entirely outdoors. This steward may also have the opportunity to create education and implementation of Leave No Trace principles. He or she will operate equipment and tools to perform daily tasks and serve with a team on a number of different field projects.

Work will be challenging and rewarding, and offers opportunities to grow in teamwork, physical labor, and personal development. Work in other park divisions may also be available to round out the stewardship. Housing and travel to and from host site will be provided. A strong interest in field service and outdoor recreation would be necessary for this stewardship. Applicants should have a positive attitude, ability to serve cooperatively on a team in a variety of temperatures and outdoor conditions, have ability to hike between 5-10 miles a day, carry a load of 50lbs, and camp for up to 8 days at a time.

The steward will serve closely with an NPS trail crew of 4-5 people. Training opportunities in using hand and power tools as well as trail construction and maintenance principles, with an emphasis on dry stone masonry. Primary project for summer 2026 will be trail construction on a badly eroded trail. Stewards will work on 3 backcountry hitches comprised of 8 days of working out of backcountry locations in the Tetons.

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 17 years of age
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an Ameri Corps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award.
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Able to pass a MVR check and has had license for at least three year or 21 years of age to be insured for driving.

• camping/backpacking
• Willingness to learn/positive attitude
• Teamwork within a diverse workgroup
• Ability to serve in adverse weather conditions. Trails work continues rain or shine.
• Segal Ameri Corps Education Award of $1,956.35
• Living Allowance of $688 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $350 dollars per diem per backcountry hitch.
• Housing Provided:
  Yes
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a…