Individual Placement - Water Safety Program Participant

Student Conservation Association•Plainview, AR

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About The Position

Intern will provide assistance to support Nimrod Lake’s water safety program goals and objectives. 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 the start date
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
Must complete defensive driving training provided by the government
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 engaging with the visiting public
Flexible schedule to work weekends and Holidays

Responsibilities

Providing interpretative assistance in the implementation of the Corps’ Water Safety Program by presenting water safety programs at schools, parks and special events.
Accompanying rangers during vehicle and boat patrols.
Interpreting Title 36 CFR
Updating bulletin boards
Working on interpretive displays
Stocking and distributing informative material in information centers/park booths
Staffing information centers/park booths in times of high visitation
Providing interpretive talks
Updating the public on lake and weather conditions
Perform customer card surveys with visiting public.
Light maintenance tasks may be required to make repairs in the recreation area
Assistance with natural resource program including shoreline inspections, boundary maintenance and inspections, and wildlife surveys.