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Summer jobs in Vaglaskógur and Tumastaðir

29th February 2024

Do you want to work outside in a beautiful environment? Land og skógur is seeking positive and cooperative people for summer jobs in Vaglaskógur in North Iceland and at Tumastaðir in Fljótshlíð, South Iceland. The application deadline is March 15.

Summer in the forest. Photo: Pétur Halldórsson

At Vaglir Forest in North Iceland, about 20 kilometers east from Akureyri, a camping warden's post is available for the summer. A second job is available concerning forestry work, thinning, fencing, planting, fertilizing and various activities in the recreation area. Applicants must have reached the age of 18 and have a driving license. The camping warden must be fluent in Icelandic and English, written and spoken. Free housing is available on site.

Further information on the work at Vaglir is provided by Rúnar Ísleifsson, forester in North Iceland, Tel: 896 3112, email Runar.Isleifsson@landogskogur.is

At Tumastaðir in Fljótshlíð, 8 kilometers from Hvolsvöllur, the summer employee is requested to work on the local plant as well as various other projects on the site. Driving license is preferred. Food is available on the site.

For further information, call Trausti Jóhannsson, forest ranger in South and West Iceland, Tel: 865 8770, email: Trausti.Johannsson@landogskogur.is,

The wages are according to the current wage agreement which has been negotiated between the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and the relevant union. The employment rate is 100%.

Deadline for applications is 15/03/24.

Ad for summer jobs in Vaglir and Tumastaðir