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Jobs With SAWS

At SAWS, we pride ourselves in being an award-winning team and outdoor leader in stewardship in our region. We strive for excellence while we take care of some of the most beautiful and iconic landscapes in the southeast. We're known for going the extra mile for visitors and wild natural resources, and we strive to create meaningful and transformative employment opportunities while we work hard to develop tomorrow's conservation workforce.

 

We are looking for hard-working and enthusiastic individuals who already love working and playing in the outdoors or are excited for the opportunity to get acquainted with it. If you love jaw-dropping scenic landscapes, daily adventure, the swing of an axe, data collection, connecting with others, or sitting around a warm fire after a sweaty, hard days work, you'll love a season in the wilderness with SAWS.

Reach out with any questions. We can't wait to meet you out on the trail!

The following positions will be posted in the summer 2025:

  • Trail Specialist

    • NC - Cheoah-Tusquitee Ranger District

    • NC - Nantahala Ranger District

    • NC - Pisgah Ranger District

    • GA - Blue Ridge Ranger District

    • GA - Chattooga River Ranger District

    • VA - Eastern Divide Ranger District

    • VA - Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger District

    • VA - James River and Warm Springs Ranger District

    • VA - Clinch Ranger District

    • VA - North River and Lee Ranger District

  • Minor and Major Bridge Inspector (2)

    • NC - Pisgah Ranger District, Nantahala Ranger District, Cheoah Ranger District, and other ranger districts in NC as assigned.​

Recreation Coordinator

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The Recreation Coordinator will work exclusively on the Appalachian Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest. They will work with District staff to help support the trails program, partners, and volunteers across the district.

Field Crew Member

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Crew Members work under supervision of a Field Crew Leader and Assistant Field Crew Leader on remote, trailwork projects.

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CONTACT US

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ADDRESS

225 E Chestnut St, STE 001

Asheville, NC 28801

PHONE

828-785-1517

EMAIL

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