Position Summary 

Working at a Visitor Information Center on Sierra National Forest at the High Sierra Ranger District Office, located in Prather CA.

Location 

Prather, CA

Schedule 

May 18, 2026 - September 4, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Providing Forest Information in person and on the phone, on:
  
  • Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Boating, Hunting, Lakes, Rivers, OHV, Roads
  • Forest Produces such as Firewood, Mushroom and Fern picking
• Learn about the Forest Fora, Fauna & Reptiles
• Know about PG&E, SCE-Southern CA. Operations- Hydroelectric reservoir systems, Reservoirs & Camping recreation opportunities, including Camp Edison Private camping at Shaver, Pacific Crest Trail
• Current forest orders
• Knowledge of District Dept. operations, opening & closing procedures: doors, phones, outside restrooms, gates
• Explore and learn how to use Recreation.gov including create, enter, issue and file recreation sites and wilderness permits

Marginal Duties 

• Office filing, printing, copying, restocking and some minor cleaning

Required Qualifications 

• Customer service skills
• Computer skills (proficient)
• Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications 

• Knowledge of the Forest would be helpful living locally or has own housing

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Local candidates should have own housing

Compensation  

• $1,100 Required To/From Travel Allowance
• $450 Weekly Living Allowance

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits 

• Defensive Driving Training
• AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.