Individual Placement - Englebright Dam Recreation

Student Conservation Association

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About The Position

Student interns working at Englebright Dam shall assist implementing the Corps’
Water Safety Programs through public outreach and presenting water safety
programs at schools, assisting with the set up and staffing of on-site and
off-site interpretive booths, disseminating water safety information to the
public, and representing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Student interns,
where applicable, shall accompany park rangers during vehicle and boat patrols.

Other duties may include, but are not limited to, updating bulletin boards,
working on interpretive displays, stocking and distributing informative
materials, managing campground check-ins/check-outs, posting reservation tags,
conducting safety inspections, trail maintenance, fish and wildlife habitat
improvement projects, protecting threatened and endangered species, managing
invasive species.

In addition to maintaining cleanliness and supply levels of restrooms/campsites,
providing interpretive talks, recreational facilities management, and updating
the public on reservoir and weather conditions. Light maintenance tasks may be
required to make repairs in recreation areas. Daily tasks will include
interacting with visitors, interpretation, and telling the Corps story.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have the ability to effectively speak, read, and write in English.
• Must have the ability to work outdoors and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must wear SCA provided attire while on duty.

Nice To Haves

• Take direction well
• Be a good team member
• Work well with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Assist Park Rangers to implement Interpretive Water Safety presentations to the public
• Accompany Park Rangers during patrols and assist with visitor contacts, campground management, trail maintenance, managing invasive species, protecting threatened and endangered species.

Benefits

• Defensive Driving Training
• Interpretive Skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED