Individual Placement- Water Safety Program Intern

Student Conservation Association

17h

About The Position

Intern will provide assistance to support the Carlyle Lake Project and support project goals and missions in ISOP, ES, and Rec Facilities Maintenance. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative setting where environmental stewardship, education, and recreation support the project and local community while gaining valuable work experience.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old on start date.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Must complete defensive driving training provided by the government.
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

Comfortable to engage with the public.
Flexible schedule to work nights, weekends and Holidays.

Responsibilities

presenting water safety programs at schools, parks, and special events.
updating bulletin boards, assisting with interpretive displays, stocking and distributing informational materials, staffing information centers during periods of high visitation
offering interpretive talks
supporting environmental stewardship initiatives for natural resource management which may include invasive species removal, boundary line marking, habitat management, and wildlife surveys.
supporting the facilities management program which may include conducting trail maintenance, minor recreation area repairs, and sign installation and removal.
Evening, weekend, and Holiday work will be required.
Assistance in Rec Facilities maintenance and groundskeeping of all Project facilities.
Environmental Stewardship projects and duties that may include assisting in wetland development and maintenance.