EXCITING NEWS FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST!
Effective Friday, February 20th 2026, they’ve received the go ahead to hire needed resources to help manage and execute PNF operations (in addition to the wildland fire staffing which avoided the same staffing cuts as trails, wilderness and recreation.)
Please share this information with those who might be looking for an outdoor, rewarding job which helps improve, and preserve our access to, the great forest around us. Please click on this link to download their flyer.
Region 3, Prescott National Forest
Forest Service News Release
Contact Title: Forest Administrative Officer
John.Sanchez@usda.gov
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/prescott
PRESCOTT, AZ, Feb. 13, 2026 — The Prescott National Forest will be hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply. Application windows will open on February 20 and continue through the end of the month.
“Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails, and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming for visitors,” said Sarah Clawson, Forest Supervisor. “These positions offer meaningful work, hands-on experience, and the chance to support public lands close to home.”
The Prescott National Forest is recruiting for a variety of roles, including:
- Recreation and visitor services
- Trail and facility maintenance
- Active resource management
These positions are in addition to seasonal fire hire events, already underway. Bringing on seasonal employees will help improve trails, campgrounds and facilities for safer, reliable and enjoyable recreation experiences for all.
“Seasonal jobs can be a first step into a Forest Service career in natural resources, a way to build experience, or simply a chance to spend the summer working outside,” added Clawson. “We encourage anyone interested to apply.
Stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook. - About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
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