Site Host

Program Overview: The Seeley Lake Ranger District is looking to fill one vacancy as the Roving Dispersed Site Host for the 2024 season. The selected candidate will be provided a parking spur at the Seeley Lake Ranger District Office with water, electric, and septic hookups for the duration of the season. Selectees will need to provide their own hard-sided RV or travel trailer. This position will service various dispersed recreation sites within a 50-mile radius of the district office. A defensive driving training and an FS-7100-0184 application will need to be completed during orientation so that they are authorized to operate a government issued vehicle. Hiring preference will be given to an individual, or a couple, who can commit from approximately Mid-May through Mid-September.

Major Duties:

Ø Drive to remote locations and complete light maintenance, cleaning, and general upkeep of various dispersed campgrounds, rental cabins, trailheads, and other recreation sites. Including but not limited to: cleaning toilet facilities, picking up litter, cleaning/painting picnic tables, removing excess ash from fire pits, and clearing debris by mowing, weed eating, and leaf blowing.

Ø Follow a dispersed site route schedule to service various sites on specific days based on use. Dispersed Hosts will be issued a portable radio to conduct timely check ins with the local dispatch unit.

Ø Provide information to forest visitors. Hosts will be provided with a forest map and information about surrounding areas so that they will be knowledgeable about nearby recreation opportunities and activities.

Ø Maintain consistent communication with District Recreation staff, Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers, and Montana Fish and Game Wardens. Reports vandalism and safety hazards, as well as repairs needed to facilities.

About the Area: The Seeley Lake Ranger District office is located on the northeastern shore of Seeley Lake, a glacial-formed lake situated between the Swan and Mission Mountain ranges. Seeley Lake is one out of a half-dozen lakes within the valley that make up the ‘Chain of Lakes’—a series of small lakes through which the Clearwater River flows. The district office located just off Highway 83, approximately 3.5 mi north of the town of Seeley Lake, Montana.

If you enjoy spending time in mixed-conifer old growth forests, wildlife sightings, picturesque views, and a purpose in your day—this may be the summertime adventure for you!