Individual Placement- Park Ranger Assistant

Student Conservation Association • Comanche, TX

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About The Position

Intern will assist Proctor Lake park rangers with water safety outreach, visitor
relations, recreation facility maintenance, and recreation management and
invasive species outreach duties.

Requirements

• Interns must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Comfortable to engage with the public
• Experience operating power tools or using basic maintenance tools/equipment

Responsibilities

• Providing interpretive assistance
• Recreation maintenance
• Recreation program management
• Invasive species outreach
• Delivering water safety presentations
• Maintaining the life jacket loaner program
• Accompanying Park Rangers on interpretive patrols
• Sign repair/replacement
• Facility painting
• Parking lot striping
• Gate maintenance
• Minor plumbing repairs
• Trail maintenance
• GIS data collection
• Survey and map recreation facilities, utilities, and signage
• Boater education at boat ramps
• Inspections of boat ramps
• Educating boaters on the importance of Clean, Drain, Dry techniques
• Demonstrating proper cleaning methods
• Providing information on the risks posed by zebra mussels
• Conduct monthly facility and equipment safety inspections
• Printing/copying/laminating notices, posters, or public outreach materials
• Assist with light maintenance or grounds-keeping to non-recreation areas

Benefits

• Defensive Driving Training
• First Aid/CPR
• $350 - weekly Living Allowance
• $30 – weekly Commuting Allowance
• $1,200 – monthly Housing Allowance
• $650 – To/From travel reimbursement (if non-local)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees