Individual Placement - Park Ranger Assistant

Student Conservation Association • Pena Blanca, NM

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is intended to assist in the daily recreation and natural resource management of Cochiti Lake, with minor tasks at sister projects, Jemez Canyon Dam and Galisteo Dam. Major duties will include visitor assistance, water safety outreach, aquatic invasive species inspections, pollinator garden upkeep, trail maintenance, and special events. The primary goal of the position is to benefit the visiting public and aid in the learning and growth of the intern through positive working relationships and tasks.

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

• Outdoor Recreation Experience
• First Aid and CPR certified

Responsibilities

• Manual control of invasive plant species
• Vessel safety and invasives inspections
• Mowing
• Weeding
• Pollinator garden upkeep
• Fence removal, installation and repair
• Trail maintenance
• Sign inventory and maintenance
• Implementation of the Corps’ Water Safety Program by presenting water safety programs at schools, parks, special events
• Assisting with guided dam tours
• Accompanying rangers during vehicle and boat patrols
• Updating bulletin boards
• Working on interpretive displays
• Stocking and distributing informative material in information centers
• Providing interpretive talks

Benefits

• Living Allowance - $375/week
• Housing Allowance - $800/month
• Commuting - $75/week
• Relocation Travel - up to $650 (receipts required and for non-local applicants only)
• Defensive Driving Training
• First Aid/CPR
• Interpretive Skills

What This Job Offers

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