Job Description:

The Utah Forest Restoration Institute (UFRI) is hiring 8-12 seasonal positions, including research technicians (crew) and crew leads, to assist with forest & fire ecology research projects across the state of Utah. Based out of Utah State University, UFRI seeks to collaboratively develop and deliver objective science to managers, policymakers, and communities to inform the management of healthy, fire-resilient, and climate-adapted forests and woodlands. Crews will work on several projects throughout the summer, including work along the Wasatch front, the Uintas, and southern Utah. Field work will consist of collecting forestry, vegetation, and environmental data, assessing fuel conditions, and doing post-fire monitoring with the possibility of working in remote, steep, and rugged terrain under variable weather conditions.

Pay:

$16/hr for research technicians; $18/hr for crew leads

To apply:

The application requires a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. A full job description and application portal can be found here: https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9906/job

Review of applications will begin 02/11/2026 and continue until all positions are filled.