Lift Attendant – WINTER
R.L.K. and Company (Timberline Lodge)
Government Camp, OR
$16.00/hr
Seasonal
Outdoor Jobs in Oregon
3 open listings · updated Oct 29, 2026
Median posted pay $18.75/hr (6 listings) · 13% include housing · Pay Report
Outdoor jobs in Oregon include wildland fire crews, river and fishing guide work, and trail crews. The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) hires seasonal firefighters every year, and its seasonal recruitment begins in late winter through early spring. ODF’s South Cascade District lists an entry-level Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist job with no experience needed, paying $2,825 to $4,055 a month for roughly mid-June to mid-October. The Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region recruits for fire on 17 national forests in Oregon and Washington, and its current permanent fire announcements are open on USAJOBS August 24 to September 22, 2026. Start with wildland fire jobs in Oregon or the wildland firefighter jobs guide.
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On the water, the Rogue River’s 84-mile Wild and Scenic stretch is managed jointly by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. About 20,000 people float its Wild section each year, and the BLM’s permit control season there runs May 15 to October 15. On land, Northwest Youth Corps, headquartered in Eugene, runs paid conservation crews across Oregon, Washington and Idaho and engages nearly 1,000 young people each year. Browse rafting guide jobs in Oregon.
The licensing rule to know: anyone paid to guide fishing, hunting, rafting or other outdoor activities on land or water they do not own must register with the Oregon State Marine Board as an Outfitter Guide under ORS Chapter 704. The 2026 fee is $350. If you work for a fishing guide and lead or assist anglers, you must be registered yourself; other employees are listed by their outfitter and must carry first aid and CPR. See fishing guide jobs in Oregon.
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Wy’ East Cafe Cook/ Counter Person-WINTER
R.L.K. and Company (Timberline Lodge)Government Camp, OR$17-$18 -Hourly- DOESeasonal -
River Guide, First-Year and Experienced (2027+)
Orange Torpedo TripsMerlin, ORSeasonal
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Park Ranger (Wilderness/Backcountry) (Seasonal) – Pacific West
National Park ServiceCrater Lake, OR$19.52 to $31.43 per hourSeasonalClosedWildland Fire Supervisor – Pendleton Unit
Oregon Department of ForestryPendleton, OR$5,371 – $7,911 per monthFull-timeClosedCommunity Wildfire Protection Crew Member (Fall 2026)
Northwest Youth CorpsPendleton, OR$9,000 total living stipend (paid monthly) + $1,956.35 education awardSeasonalClosedPark Ranger
U.S. Army Corps of EngineersCottage Grove, OR$40,736 – $52,957 per yearFull-timeClosedNatural Resource Specialist 1 – Winter Seasonal
Oregon Department of ForestryVeneta, ORSalary Range: $4,519 – $6,276 (the posting does not state the pay period)SeasonalClosedSupervisory Wildland Firefighter (Veteran Hand Crew Superintendent)
U.S. Wildland Fire Service (Dept. of the Interior)Medford, OR$78,166–$101,609/yr (GW 10)Full-timeClosedNatural Resource Specialist 1 – Fuels Reduction (Limited Duration)
Oregon Department of ForestrySpringfield, OR$4,519–$6,276/moFull-timeClosedDistrict Wildlife Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician)
Oregon Department of Fish and WildlifeRoseburg, OR$3,515 – $5,193Full-timeClosedLead Wildland Firefighter (Hotshot/Handcrew) – Pacific Northwest & Northern Rockies
USDA Forest ServicePrineville, OR$52,957–$74,970/yr (GW 5-6)Full-timeClosedWildland Firefighter (Fire Suppression) – Pacific Northwest/Northern Rockies
USDA Forest ServiceBend, OR$44,112–$68,844/yr (GW 3-4)Full-timeClosed
Questions About Outdoor Jobs in Oregon
How many outdoor jobs in Oregon are open right now?
15 listings are live on WildWork as of October 29, 2026. 7 state their pay and 2 include housing.
What do outdoor jobs in Oregon pay?
The median posted rate is $18.75/hr across 6 current listings that state pay in that unit, with posted rates from $16/hr to $26/hr. These are advertised rates; tips, overtime and room and board are extra where the listing says so.
Do outdoor jobs in Oregon come with housing?
13% of current listings say the employer provides housing, free or at a charge, and 0% include meals. Each listing shows whether housing is included and what it costs when the employer says.
How do I apply for a seasonal ODF firefighter job?
Apply on the State of Oregon jobs site, oregonjobs.org. ODF’s South Cascade District accepts applications January through June but says most positions are filled by April, so apply early. You must be at least 18, hold a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and pass the Work Capacity Test: a 3 mile hike on level terrain in 45 minutes carrying a 45 pound pack. The district says free summer housing may be available at guard stations in Dorena, Holeman or Sweet Home.
When does the Forest Service hire firefighters in Oregon?
The current round of permanent Forest Service fire jobs is open on USAJOBS August 24 to September 22, 2026, with duty stations in Alaska, Washington and Oregon and grades GW-3 to GW-10. Any U.S. citizen or national at least 18 can apply, and you can apply for several locations. The Pacific Northwest Region also hires through a Wildland Firefighting Apprenticeship Program: 3,000 hours of paid on-the-job training that leads to a permanent GS-5 firefighter job.
Do I need a license to guide in Oregon?
Yes. If you accept pay to guide fishing, hunting, rafting, hiking or similar activities on land or water you do not own or control, you must register with the Oregon State Marine Board. For 2026 the fee is $350 a year, or $500 for Charter Guides with a Coast Guard license. You need a first aid and CPR card with hands-on testing and at least $500,000 in liability insurance. Guiding without a current registration is a Class A misdemeanor.
What does rent cost in Bend?
HUD’s fiscal year 2026 fair market rent for the Bend-Redmond metro area, which is Deschutes County, is $1,371 a month for a one-bedroom and $1,784 for a two-bedroom. In fiscal 2025 the same figures were $1,318 and $1,667. If a Bend-area job does not include housing, plan your budget around rents at that level before you accept.
Sources: Oregon State Marine Board, Outfitter Guides and Charters (2026 fees); Oregon Department of Forestry, Jobs; Oregon Department of Forestry South Cascade District, Hiring (2026); U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region, Wildland Fire Jobs; U.S. Forest Service Deschutes National Forest, Careers and Jobs (permanent fire announcements Aug 24 to Sep 22, 2026); Bureau of Land Management, Rogue River Wild Section; Northwest Youth Corps, Home page; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY2026 Fair Market Rent, Bend-Redmond OR HUD Metro FMR Area (Deschutes County).