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!
Volunteer Coordinator
The Volunteer Coordinator leads SAWS’ volunteer stewardship efforts across the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, engaging community members in meaningful, hands-on conservation work. This position recruits, trains, and supports volunteers while delivering high-quality trail stewardship projects that improve access, safety, and ecological health on public lands.
Trail Operations Specialist
The Trail Operations Specialist has one main area of responsibility: leading a seasonal SAWS trail crew from approximately April through October. The remaining five months of the year will focus on a variety of other trail-related field roles described below. Details of this off-season work are still being finalized and will be discussed more in depth in the interview and hiring process.
