Individual Placement- Recreation Program

Student Conservation Association

1d

About The Position

Assist rangers during vehicle and boat patrols, and perform facility inspections
in the parks, campgrounds and boat ramps located on the project. Light
maintenance tasks may be required to make repairs in recreation areas. Other
duties may include updating bulletin boards, working on interpretive displays,
stocking and distributing informative material in information centers, staffing
information centers in times of high visitation, and providing interpretive
talks. Interns will provide interpretative assistance in the implementation of
the Corps’ Water Safety Program by presenting water safety programs at schools, parks, special events, and providing guided dam tours.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old on start date.
• 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

• Recreation related experience or education
• Operate GIS platform
• Customer Service experience

Responsibilities

• Daily tasks will include interacting with visitors, interpretation, and telling the Corps story.
• Data collection and inputting into government operated systems.
• Patrolling Corps operated parks and campgrounds to complete facility inspections. Site will provide vehicles for on-site transportation providing student has completed defensive driving training that will be provided.

Benefits

• Defensive Driving Training
• $350 – weekly Living Allowance
• $75 – weekly Commuting Allowance
• $800 – monthly Housing Allowance
• $650 – Relocation Travel Grant (if non-local, based on actual cost, capped at $650)

What This Job Offers

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