This internship is designed to allow college students and recent graduates to explore all facets of a career with Arkansas State Parks. Interns will assist with various projects in the areas of administration, maintenance, visitor services, interpretation, recreation, and natural resources.
Location
Russellville, AR
Schedule
June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Research, development, and implementation of a park specific presentation
• Observational journaling (Journaling what is observed and learned)
• Presenting Hospitality to the guests of Lake Dardanelle State Park
• Maintenance of the facilities.
Marginal Duties
• Facility Care
• Animal Care
• Landscaping
• Reservation Management
• Inventory Control
• Resource Management
• Trail Maintenance
• Interpretive Programming
• Equipment Maintenance
• Shadowing
Required Qualifications
• Be a full-time student in good standing at an Arkansas college/university at the time of application.
• Be an Arkansas resident paying in-state tuition.
• Have completed 60 hours of college credit by the time the internship begins.
• Have declared a degree of study.
• Maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
• Demonstrate coursework or knowledge related to work area.
• Have reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
• Have a declared major in Parks & Recreation, Conservation, Wildlife Management, Environmental Science, or another field related to parks
• Attend a university who will provide course credit for completion of internship
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
No living accommodations provided.
Compensation
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Recommended
Additional Benefits
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.
