Individual Placement - Water Safety Program Participant

Student Conservation Association•Branson, MO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Intern will provide assistance to support Table Rock Lake water safety program goals and objectives. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative setting where environmental stewardship, education, and recreation support the project and local community while gaining valuable work experience.

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.
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

Comfortable engaging with the visiting public.
Flexible schedule to work weekends and Holidays.

Responsibilities

Providing interpretative assistance in the implementation of the Corps’ Water Safety Program by presenting water safety programs at schools, parks and special events.
Accompanying rangers during vehicle and boat patrols.
Visitor assistance, updating bulletin boards, working on interpretive displays, stocking and distributing informative material in information centers/park booths, staffing information centers/park booths in times of high visitation, providing interpretive talks, and updating the public on lake and weather conditions.
Perform customer card surveys with visiting public.
Light maintenance tasks may be required to make repairs in recreation area.
Assistance with natural resource program including shoreline inspections, boundary maintenance and inspections, and wildlife surveys.