We’re Hiring: Join Our Team as a Seasonal River Ranger

Do you enjoy working outdoors, caring for public spaces, and making a visible impact in your community? The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is looking for passionate individuals to join our team as Seasonal River Rangers through November 2026.

River Rangers play a vital role in keeping the Woonasquatucket River Greenway and surrounding parks welcoming, safe, and thriving. As stewards of our 7-mile urban Greenway, Rangers help maintain trails, restore natural areas, care for parks, and serve as friendly ambassadors for the thousands of people who use these spaces every year.

Working alongside our Field Supervisors, River Rangers maintain landscapes, operate equipment, assist with volunteer projects, and help educate the community about environmental stewardship and the importance of protecting our rivers and green spaces.

2026 WRWC River Ranger Job Description

Position Details

  • Pay: Starting at $19 per hour
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends
  • Seasonal Position: Through late November 2026, with priority consideration for returning next season. Seasonal employees may also be eligible for unemployment benefits during the winter.

We’re Looking For

Ideal candidates are dependable, enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions, and have an interest in environmental stewardship, landscaping, plants, and river restoration. Experience operating landscape maintenance equipment is helpful, but we’re also looking for people who are eager to learn.

Applicants should have:

  • A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • The ability to work outdoors and safely operate equipment
  • Positive work or school references
  • A favorable criminal background check (BCI)

We enthusiastically encourage residents of the Woonasquatucket River watershed, especially Black, Latine, and Indigenous community members from Providence, North Providence, Johnston, Smithfield, North Smithfield, and Glocester, to apply.

Help Care for the Greenway

The Woonasquatucket River Greenway connects communities from Providence to Johnston through seven miles of trails, parks, and restored natural spaces. WRWC has helped create and care for destinations like Merino Park, the Woonasquatucket Adventure Park, Donigian Park, and Riverside Park, and our River Rangers are at the heart of keeping these places beautiful and accessible.

This is an opportunity to build valuable skills, spend your days outdoors, and make a lasting difference in your community while helping restore and protect one of Rhode Island’s most important urban waterways.

How to Apply

Submit your application and resume by email to Tyler Sylvester at tsylvester@wrwc.org, or mail your materials to:

WRWC River Rangers
45 Eagle Street, Suite 202
Providence, RI 02909

Come spend the season helping care for the Woonasquatucket River and the communities that call it home.