Public Outreach & Recreation Assistant
The Ottawa National Forest is seeking two motivated individuals to conduct surveys as part of National Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM), a Forest Service program designed to estimate how many people recreate on national forests and grasslands, what activities they engage in while there and how satisfied people were with their visit. They will also perform various tasks supporting the recreation program based in Watersmeet, MI. Responsibilities include providing visitor information about Clark Lake Recreation Area and the Sylvania Wilderness, instructing users about wilderness laws, responding to public inquiries, educating visitors on Leave No Trace principles, and performing maintenance tasks in the field at developed and dispersed recreation sites.
A Small Village with a Big Personality
WisCorps partnered with the Village of Mazomanie to take on a new challenge: restoring the Bluff Trail system. After an on-site assessment revealed steep, eroded sections and outdated routes, the team designed a custom, multi-week plan focused on trail reroutes, structural improvements, brushing, and sustainable techniques like c-steps—reimagining the trail for long-term use and accessibility.
Recreation Assistant
Ottawa National Forest is hiring a Recreation Assistant in Watersmeet, MI to support recreation programs through visitor services, Leave No Trace education, and hands-on maintenance across forest and wilderness recreation areas.
Sylvania Wilderness Entrance Station Assistant
Ottawa National Forest is hiring a Recreation Support position in Watersmeet, MI. Support visitor services at Clark Lake and the Sylvania Wilderness through education, public outreach, and hands-on recreation site maintenance.
North Zone Recreation Technician
Ottawa National Forest is hiring a Trail Maintenance position based at the Kenton Ranger Station. Work outdoors with a small crew to maintain trails and recreation areas in the forest’s North Zone through hands-on, hike-in fieldwork.