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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!

Wilderness Ranger - Virginia

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The 2025 SAWS Virginia Wilderness Ranger is based in the Glenwood - Pedlar Ranger District and stewards steveral wilderness areas in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. 

Wilderness Ranger - Linville Gorge Wilderness

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This Wilderness Ranger position is based in the Linville Gorge Wilderness in the Pisgah National Forest. The Ranger reports to the Wilderness Program Manager and will conduct basic trail maintenance, collect wilderness data, recruit and lead volunteers, and engage with visitors.

Field Crew Leader

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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS


Crew Leaders lead an Assistant Field Crew Leader and four Crew Members on remote, trailwork projects. 

Wilderness Ranger - Georgia

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This Wilderness Ranger position will steward Brasstown Wilderness, Blood Mountain Wilderness, Mark Trail Wilderness, and Raven Cliffs Wilderness. The Ranger reports to the Wilderness Program Manager and will  collect wilderness data,  conduct basic trail maintenance, and engage with visitors.

Field Crew Member

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HIRING NOW


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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