Student interns working at Englebright Dam shall assist implementing the Corps’ Water Safety Programs through public outreach and presenting water safety programs at schools, assisting with the set up and staffing of on-site and off-site interpretive booths, disseminating water safety information to the public, and representing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Student interns, where applicable, shall accompany park rangers during vehicle and boat patrols.
Other duties may include, but are not limited to, updating bulletin boards, working on interpretive displays, stocking and distributing informative materials, managing campground check-ins/check-outs, posting reservation tags, conducting safety inspections, trail maintenance, fish and wildlife habitat improvement projects, protecting threatened and endangered species, managing invasive species.
In addition to maintaining cleanliness and supply levels of restrooms/campsites, providing interpretive talks, recreational facilities management, and updating the public on reservoir and weather conditions. Light maintenance tasks may be required to make repairs in recreation areas. Daily tasks will include interacting with visitors, interpretation, and telling the Corps story.
Location
Smartsville, CA
Schedule
June 1, 2026 - September 18, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Marginal Duties
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Student interns will provide their own housing with the $1,000 monthly housing allowance provided.
Compensation
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
Defensive Driving Training
Interpretive Skills
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
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.
