Individual Placement - Water Safety Program Participant Coralville Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Student Conservation Association•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Interns at Coralville Lake, located in Iowa City, IA, will assist US Army Corps of Engineer Park Rangers with interpretive events, water safety outreach, visitor related duties and sign shop assistance. The internship is scheduled from June 29, 2026, to November 13, 2026.

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 after hiring).
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 to engage with the public.
Flexible schedule to work nights, weekends, and Holidays.

Responsibilities

Provide interpretative assistance in the implementation of the Corps’ Water Safety Program by presenting water safety programs at schools, parks, special events.
Provide guided tours of the project.
Accompany Park Rangers during vehicle and boat patrols.
Update bulletin boards.
Work on interpretive displays.
Stock and distribute informative material in information centers.
Staff information centers in times of high visitation.
Conduct life jacket loaner inspections.
Perform light maintenance tasks to make repairs in recreation areas.
Participate in the sign program, including inputting data into an app called "Field Maps", documenting the location, condition, and other notable features while onsite at each sign.
Help with installation and building of signs.
Interact with visitors.
Provide visitor assistance.
Lead campground program presentations.
Record visitation data.
Assist with environmental stewardship activities.