Individual Placement - Visitor Services Participant

Position Summary 

Interacting with the public, providing them information regarding the forest, answering the telephone and providing the public with up to date conditions.

• This position is primarily in a front country setting where emergency services are accessible, but may be delayed by 1-2 hours. SCA Members regularly interact with members of the public. Access to public transportation at work site is limited or not possible. Cell phone reception maybe limited, spotty, or not available.
• This position may conduct work in a front country setting where emergency services are accessible, but may be delayed by 1-2 hours. Access to public transportation at work site is limited or not possible. Cell phone reception is limited, spotty, or not available.
• This position may conduct work in a front country setting where emergency services are accessible, but may be delayed by 1-2 hours. Access to public transportation at work site is limited or not possible. Cell phone reception is limited, spotty, or not available.

Hosting Organization

Stanislaus National Forest

Location 

Sonora, CA

Schedule 

November 16, 2026 - March 6, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Answering the telephone, engaging with visitors at the district office, providing visitors with information about road, weather and recreation conditions.

Marginal Duties 

• Selling partner items by using a cash register and credit card machine and expected to clean the front desk area.

Required Qualifications 

• Organized
• Ability to communicate
• Work with a variety of people
• Learn fast and provide information to the public.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Cash handling experience and knowledge of winter activities

Hours 

• 40 per week

Living Accommodations 

• None

Compensation  

• Living allowance $500/week

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

Personal Vehicle Information

Driving

• Driving is not required

Additional Benefits 

• AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.