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Assistant Forester - Auburn, CA
Assistant Service Manager
Industrial Maintenance Tech III – 2nd Shift
Overnight Task Team Outfitter (FT)
Development Associate
Store Sales Specialist
Southern California Program Manager
Luxury Retail Sales Associate - FT
Sr Sales Specialist - Hardgoods
Spacecraft Ground Support Equipment Software Engineer
Spacecraft Real‑Time Controls and Test Systems Engineer
Application Systems Manager - Full Time - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Director of Infrastructure - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Senior Retail Operations Manager/Food & Merchandise - Full Time - San Diego Zoo
Electrical Systems Engineer
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Outdoor Careers in California
California offers the most diverse outdoor job market in the United States, from the Sierra Nevada mountains to the Pacific coastline. The state is home to nine national parks including Yosemite, Sequoia, and Joshua Tree, creating thousands of seasonal and year-round positions. The outdoor industry is a major economic driver, with world-renowned ski resorts in Lake Tahoe, major outdoor brands headquartered in the state, and extensive conservation programs. California's year-round mild climate in many regions allows for continuous outdoor programming and tourism operations. The state's commitment to environmental protection and outdoor recreation creates consistent demand for naturalists, guides, park rangers, and outdoor educators across diverse ecosystems from deserts to redwood forests.
Top Outdoor Industries
- National Park Management
- Ski Resort Operations
- Outdoor Gear & Retail
- Environmental Conservation
- Adventure Tourism
- Marine & Coastal Programs
Major Employers
- National Park Service
- California State Parks
- Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley)
- Patagonia
- The North Face
