The Forest Stewards Guild is hiring! Apply to join the Autumn 2025 Forestry Crew

The Forest Stewards Guild is pleased to announce that it is hiring several full-time temporary Forestry Technicians in the Zuni Mountains in west-central New Mexico. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working outdoors and want to learn more about forestry, range management, prescribed fire, and ecological restoration. Successful applicants will be part of a small forestry crew out of the Mt. Taylor Ranger District working on:

  • Preparing parcels of public land for forest thinning (strategically cutting trees for forest health) and prescribed burning (intentional/good fire),

  • Managing rangeland and grazing allotments by building or maintaining fences,

  • Maintaining recreation opportunities - such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails,

  • Measuring and collecting forest health data to track treatment (thinning and burning) effectiveness and changes to the forest over time,

  • and more!

Here are a few key details about the position:

  • It is based out of Grants, NM,

  • The pay is $18.84 per hour and comes with full benefits,

  • The position runs for 6 weeks from September 15 - October 24 with the potential for extension, and

  • The work week is 40 hours, Monday through Thursday (7:00am - 5:30pm including a 30-minute lunch break).

Interested individuals should complete an online application no later than 5:00pm MT on Monday, August 25, 2025. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis. Questions may be directed to Mateo Pomilia, Forest Stewards Guild Program Manager, at mateo@forestguild.org. We look forward to hearing from you!