Individual Placement- Park Ranger Assistant

Student Conservation Association

3d

About The Position

Intern will assist Waco 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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees