How To Work For Wyoming's Weed And Pest Council This Summer

Many people are seeking a way to be part of Wyoming's incredible outdoor industry, but are unsure of how to get started. One way is by becoming a seasonal employee for the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council.

Who is the best candidate for the open positions?

These positions are typically filled by high school and college-age students seeking to earn extra money before the end of their summer vacation. Instead of serving up ice cream or taking on roles as camp counselors, the summer employees of the WWPC are out pulling and spraying weeds, identifying new species of noxious plants, and detecting areas where foreign pests threaten to push out native wildlife.

Melissa Bullinger, 22, is the team lead for summer employees of the Big Horn County Weed and Pest District. Like many of her peers across the state, Melissa has worked for the district for multiple years. A Burlington native, she is currently in her third season with the district, says:

For me, it’s been a huge confidence booster working together with the people here and having important responsibilities,” said Melissa. “I am very proud of my work. Plus, I get paid to go hiking

Anyone interested in becoming a seasonal employee with one of the 23 weed and pest districts in Wyoming is encouraged to visit wyoweed.org and contact their local office. Folks are also encouraged to explore the other ways to get involved with the WWPC and help keep the state free of noxious weeds and pests.

The WWPC has been working since 1973 to manage invasive species in Wyoming.