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Summer Logging Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

$700 - $950/wk

Austral Summer (Oct - Feb) LOCATION : South Pole Station SECTOR/DEPT : Six Mile, LLC Antarctica ... logging camps, offshore, governmental agencies and others. Payroll and benefits are supported by ...

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How much do summer logging jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer logging in Colorado is $21.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.92 and $26.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Summer Logging position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Summer Logging position, you need physical stamina, knowledge of safe forestry practices, and familiarity with chainsaw operation and basic equipment maintenance. Experience with logging machinery like skidders, delimbers, and possible OSHA safety certifications are highly valued. Strong teamwork, communication, and attention to detail are important soft skills for coordinating with crew members in often remote conditions. These competencies are crucial for ensuring personal safety, productivity, and efficient operations in a demanding outdoor environment.

What is a Summer Logging job?

A Summer Logging job involves seasonal work in the forestry industry, typically focused on cutting, processing, and transporting trees. Workers may assist with operating machinery, clearing brush, or maintaining logging roads. These jobs require physical endurance and outdoor work in various weather conditions. Often, they are ideal for students or individuals seeking temporary employment in forestry. Safety training and protective gear are usually required.

What are the typical daily responsibilities and work environment for someone in a Summer Logging job?

In a Summer Logging role, your daily tasks will likely include felling trees, trimming branches, operating machinery, and assisting with the transportation of logs to collection points. You will typically work outdoors in various weather conditions as part of a close-knit team, often in remote forested areas. The work schedule is usually full-time during the summer months and may start early in the morning, with an emphasis on safety procedures and teamwork. This setting offers hands-on experience, a physically active workday, and opportunities to learn directly from experienced logging professionals. If you enjoy the outdoors, teamwork, and hands-on tasks, this can be a rewarding and dynamic summer job.

What are the most commonly searched types of Logging jobs in Colorado? The most popular types of Logging jobs in Colorado are:
What cities in Colorado are hiring for Summer Logging jobs? Cities in Colorado with the most Summer Logging job openings:
Infographic showing various Summer Logging job openings in Colorado as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,441 per year, or $21.4 per hour.

Senior Administrative Coordinator, Food Services (Summer 2026-2027)

Gana-A'Yoo, Limited - Antarctic Program

Denver, CO • On-site

$810 - $921/wk

Temporary

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation, GSC, is renowned for excellence in delivery, performance and customer satisfaction with a focus on Food Service, Janitorial Services and Administrative Services. GSC supports the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) and we are currently seeking a Senior Administrative Coordinator at McMurdo Station.
As an Administrative Coordinator, Sr. (Food Services) you are responsible for providing administrative support to McMurdo Food Services. Performs administrative assistant functions; maintains Departmental files and correspondence, departmental POC for Personnel and Document control; handles confidential materials. Acquires and maintains a thorough and current knowledge of applicable ASC policies and procedures. Tasking is approximately 60% administrative and 40% project oriented.
POSITION: Administrative Coordinator, Sr. Food Services
SEASON: Austral Summer (Summer 2026-2027)
LOCATION: McMurdo Station, Antarctica
SECTOR/DEPT: Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation (GSC) - Antarctica
WAGE: $810-$903 per week
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Interfaces with personnel from the National Science Foundation, Grantees, NSFA, ASC employees, subcontractors, and other USAP participants by telephone and in person, in a professional and tactful manner.
  • Responsible for providing general administrative support to Headquarters staff, Area Management and Infrastructure and Operations Division personnel as required.
  • Assists in preparation of SOP/QA documentation, timecards and other reports as needed.
  • Responsible for maintaining the Safety database for the Food Services.
  • Functions as the personnel point of contact (POC) for Food Services. Interacts with other divisions on personnel matters in an accurate, helpful, and timely manner.
  • Maintains Food Services Personnel Roster and assists in the hiring process as requested. Follows up on personnel hired.
  • Coordinates paperwork for Food Services from all departments. Provides advice, information, and training to employees as required.
  • Collects, files and distributes Departmental incoming and outgoing correspondence, routing the same to internal/other division/branch personnel for action as appropriate.
  • Document point of contact for Food Services. Maintains and controls files and manuals for policies/procedures and reports.
  • Responsible maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring that safety is the highest priority on the job site.
  • Adequately and honestly tracks all data related to metrics.
  • Familiar with hazardous waste regulations and shipping requirements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:
  • High School diploma or GED.

CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSING REQUIRMENTS:
  • Current ServSafe Food Handler certificate must be obtained prior to deployment to Antarctica.
  • Valid driver's license
  • Valid U.S. Passport

EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum three years of office administrative career experience.
  • Basic computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets and databases required.
  • Previous work with Station Services in Antarctica may be accepted in lieu of minimum experience.

OTHER:
  • US citizenship or permanent residency required.

Gana-A'Yoo, Limited (GYL), an Alaska Native Corporation, offers services with ongoing contracts in many facility types, such as, military training facilities, emergency management centers and temporary field sites. GYL in partnership with ESS Support Services, a Division of Compass Group, will provide operational management support. ESS Support Services is the market leader in providing remote camp and catering services to clients, wherever their location, no matter how extreme the environment may be. Services extend across North America and include such diverse facilities as drilling, mining, construction, pipeline and logging camps, offshore, governmental agencies and others. Payroll and benefits are supported by Compass Group.
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