Seasonal Idaho City Yurt Ranger Job Description
As a seasonal Idaho City Yurt Ranger, you will have the opportunity to maintain and improve a highly valued recreational resource – the Idaho City Yurts and surrounding non-motorized trails network. In this dynamic role, you will primarily focus on essential maintenance tasks, ensuring that the yurts and trails remain accessible for winter and summer users. In addition to maintenance, you will be responsible for conducting inventories, providing information to the public, and promoting the Idaho City Yurts and trails. If you’re passionate about maintaining recreational opportunities, we invite you to join our team as a seasonal Idaho City Yurt Ranger.
Example of duties: (see below application)
Pay: $17/hour
Location This position is based out of Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation’s Boise office but will operate primarily at the Idaho City Yurts, 45 minutes northeast of Idaho City.
Housing No housing is provided.
Length of Employment Full Time (40 hours/week) | Total season hours: 21 weeks (840 hours) May through September
Minimum Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age. This position requires you to have or obtain a valid driver’s license.
This position will involve working evenings, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions. It involves lifting items weighing 40 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders. This position requires you to have or obtain a First Aid and CPR certification.
- Ability to think critically, manage time, problem solve, operate independently and on a team, communicate clearly, work hard, and demonstrate strong attention to detail
- Some knowledge of outdoor recreation and/or natural resource management, gained either personally or professionally.
- Experience providing service to a variety of customers.
A background check administered by the Department may be required.
Given the high volume of applicants for ranger positions, we strongly encourage applicants to submit comprehensive resumes and cover letters.
Preferred Candidates will have:
- Experience operating and maintaining vehicles/equipment.
- Experience performing trail and facility maintenance.
Have questions about the position?
Contact IDPR’s Non-Motorized Trails Program Coordinator, Hailey Brookins, at hailey.brookins@idpr.idaho.gov or (208) 514-2419.
DO WHAT YOU LOVE, LOVE WHAT YOU DO
Examples of Duties:
- Idaho City Yurt Maintenance (40%)
Restocks, cleans, and repairs each yurt in accordance with the Yurt Maintenance Checklist to ensure resource preservation and visitor safety
Performs a variety of basic craft activities to include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry
Conducts and maintains an inventory of supplies at each yurt
Assesses the condition of each yurt and documents maintenance needs
Repairs each yurt as skills and training allow
Cuts, delivers, splits, and stacks firewood for each yurt
Ensures water tanks are full at each yurt
Operates power tools including chainsaws and brush cuttersUtilizes hand tools including shovels, pulaskis, axes, and saws
Interacts with and leads volunteers
Prioritizes safety - Trail Maintenance (40%)
Maintains the trail system surrounding the yurts in accordance with Forest Service guidelines
Participates in and leads volunteer trail work weekends
Assesses and maintains trail system signage - Operations (10%)
Conducts an inventory of shop equipment
Cleans and maintains program equipment
Cleans and maintains program vehicles
Suggests operational improvements - Administrative (10%)
Provides information in person, via email, and phone
Prepares reports of yurt and trail conditions
Generates content for social media
Promotes the Idaho City Yurt and trail system through public outreach events
Completes other duties as assigned
Provides information to yurt and trail system visitors
