The purpose of the position is to provide administrative and clerical support to Big Bend National Park Headquarters.
Hosting Organization
Big Bend National Park
Location
Big Bend, TX
Schedule
June 8, 2026 - October 23, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
This member will carry out many key duties and responsibilities as an office administrator and learn valuable skill sets, assisting the park with behind-the-scenes work.
They will answer the telephone and greet visitors. Provide general information and direct visitors to appropriate personnel for specific information. Receive and distribute incoming mail, and prepare outgoing mail for delivery. Help maintain central filing systems.
They will also work directly with Headquarters personnel and assemble reports, files, and documents relating to calls. This will require that information be obtained from a variety of sources and may involve extensive searching, researching, telephone calls, etc.
What's more, they will work with budget personnel on finance and budget projects as needed. Prepare program documents, record expenditures from purchase documents. When asked, they will provide monthly statements of commitments, obligations, and the status of funds, with recommendations. They will also make recommendations for improving processes.
Other key duties include the following. Serve as travel coordinator as requested. Help prepare travel documents, including authorizations and vouchers. Provide technical assistance to travelers. Review and audit travel prepared to ensure valid accounts, regulatory, policy, and other required guidelines are met. Track- outstanding travel authorizations and take steps to ensure completion of travel vouchers in a timely manner
Assist in inputting time/attendance reports for employees and transmittal according to specified time schedules. Assist with scheduling of meetings and tracking taskings for headquarters.
Answer employees' questions, or find the right person to get answers from.
Perform or oversee supply functions including receiving incoming supplies, materials and equipment, checking items against acquisition documents for completeness, and resolve discrepancies.
Use computers and appropriate software for data collection, analysis and collating. Prepare reports, forms and tabular material, providing proper spacing, heading and arrangement for ease of understanding and information processing.
Marginal Duties
Type in final form from field notes, meetings, or drafts, correspondence, including letters, memoranda, and reports, checking for proper format. Maintain the park's property inventory records, ensuring all property is properly numbered and accounted for. Assist with the disposal of excess property in accordance with applicable procedures. Assist supervisor in the annual inventory of property.
Required Qualifications
The ability to stay focused while also re-prioritizing tasks based on ever-evolving needs. A desire and interest to learn more about administrative support work for national park units.
Preferred Qualifications
A strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, strong communication skills, and the ability to type quickly and accurately.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Members will either commute to work or may be provided with park housing, depending on availability and need.
Compensation
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Additional Benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults.
Our program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces at various locations across the country.
After working with the SCA, our members emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.
As America’s most effective youth conservation service organization, the SCA transforms lives by empowering young people of all backgrounds to plan, act, and lead while they protect and restore our natural and cultural resources.
Founded in 1957, the SCA is dedicated to building the next generation of conservation leaders while inspiring lifelong protection of the environment and our communities.
SCA's mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.
