Individual Placement - Water Safety Program Participant Coralville Lake

Student Conservation Association • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

Interns at Coralville Lake, located in Iowa City, IA, will assist US Army Corps of Engineer Park Rangers with interpretive events, water safety outreach, visitor related duties and sign shop assistance.

Requirements

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

• Provide interpretative assistance in the implementation of the Corps’ Water Safety Program by presenting water safety programs at schools, parks, special events, provide guided tours of the project, and accompany Park Rangers during vehicle and boat patrols.
• Update bulletin boards
• Work on interpretive displays
• Stock and distribute informative material in information centers
• Staff information centers in times of high visitation
• Conduct life jacket loaner inspections
• Make repairs in recreation areas
• Participate in the sign program; inputting data into an app called "Field Maps", documenting the location, condition, and other notable features while onsite at each sign.
• Help with installation and building of signs.
• Interacting with visitors
• Interpretation
• Water safety
• Sign documentation and building
• Providing visitor assistance
• Leading campground program presentations
• Recording visitation data
• Assisting with environmental stewardship activities

Benefits

• Defensive Driving Training
• First Aid/CPR
• Interpretive Skills
• $350 - weekly Living Allowance
• $20 – weekly Commuting Allowance
• $800 – monthly Housing Allowance
• $650 – relocation travel allowance (if non-local)
• SCA positions with the US Army Corps of Engineers will receive a To/From Site travel reimbursement that reflects the actual round-trip travel costs from their 'home' to the site. The reimbursement amount is based upon total distance (mileage) travelled and current federal per diem rates. Members are required to submit an expense report to SCA with documented round-trip travel costs for reimbursement. The requested reimbursement amount is capped at $650.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed