Stationed at the popular launch sites of Boundary Creek and Corn Creek, River Checkers interact daily with visitors from across the world who come to experience the Wild & Scenic Salmon and Middle Fork of the Salmon Rivers. Essential responsibilities include greeting and educating visitors on wilderness regulations and Leave No Trace principles, assisting boaters with trip planning, caring for USFS facilities, and working closely with USFS staff and SBFC to monitor visitor use and support wilderness management.

Duty Stations: Corn Creek (near North Fork, Idaho) (2 positions) or Boundary Creek (near Stanley, Idaho) (2 positions).

Dates of Employment: May 28 - late September, 2025

Hourly Wage: $19.50

Benefits: Health Insurance Benefit of $250/month allowance (with proof of insurance) | $32 per diem stipend | Federal mileage reimbursement | U.S. Forest Service housing

POSITION DESCRIPTION

River Rangers serve as stewards of the Wild & Scenic Salmon and Middle Fork of the Salmon Rivers, helping to protect the wilderness character of one of the most iconic landscapes in the U.S. River Rangers patrol river corridors and support a variety of essential recreation and resource management tasks. As a River Ranger, you will engage with boaters to provide wilderness education, safety information, and stewardship guidance, support trail maintenance and campsite monitoring, assist with data collection, and collaborate with USFS and SBFC staff to ensure safe stewardship of the river and surrounding wilderness. Rangers must be able to raft class IV+ whitewater.

Duty Station: Middle Fork Ranger Station, in Chalils, Idaho

Dates of Employment: July 1 - September 17, 2025

Hourly wage: $19.50

Benefits: Health Insurance Benefit of $250/month allowance (with proof of insurance) | $32 per diem stipend

POSITION DESCRIPTION