Do you want to learn what it takes to maintain hiking trails? Do you want to gain experience with hand tools or put your knowledge to use? Do you want to help your community while working on the scenic Missouri Shoreline? If you answered yes to any of these questions you should consider working with Giant Springs State Park as a Trail Maintenance Steward!
The Trail Maintenance Steward assist park staff in helping to maintain the more than 30 miles of trails around the park. This will include projects including yucca removal, tread maintenance, rock removal, and more. Some trail work experience is helpful but not necessary, there will be training on the methods used for this position. Tools will be provided by the park, and can be checked out from the Giant Springs Ranger Station. This is a time flexible position. Stewards are expected to volunteer once a month, and can schedule their own hours. The Ranger Station is open from 8 AM to 4:30 to check out tools.
A volunteer agreement and a job hazard analysis must be filled out before any work is done. To apply for this position or for any questions contact the Ranger Station at 406-727-1212 or by email at Alex.Sholes@mt.gov.
