The SCA members will assist with all programs managed from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Upper Connecticut River Basin Office (UCRB) in Perkinsville, Vermont. The majority of work will be completed at Ball Mountain Dam in Townshend and Jamaica, VT, North Springfield Lakes in Springfield, VT, North Hartland Lake in Hartland VT, and Union Village Dam in Thetford, VT. The members may also help with projects at several other Army Corps project sites in the UCRB. This is primarily an outdoors position.
UCRB management objectives include:
• Maintain flood control structures and facilities to mitigate downstream flooding.
• Provide safe outdoor recreation opportunities for the visiting public.
• Maintain a diversity of productive native wildlife habitat for both game and non-game species through management of forest and other vegetative types.
• Preservation habitat necessary for endangered species when they are recognized.
• Increase habitat for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators.
• Implement natural resource management in a safe manner to protect the using public.
Location
Perkinsville, VT
Schedule
May 18, 2026 - September 5, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Each day two (2) interns will start at the North Springfield Project Office, two (2) interns will start at Ball Mountain Project Office, and one (1) will start at North Hartland Project office. However, reporting stations may change with different work assignments. Working hours are very flexible and can range from a few hours each day or up to twelve (12) hours a day, not exceeding eighty (80) hours per pay period.
Primary Duties:
The duration of these positions shall be a minimum of 12 weeks with the option of extending to 16 weeks based on the member's availability and interest, as well the sites.
Marginal Duties
SCA Members may also work with project staff, USACE volunteers, and external volunteer organizations in completing identified work projects.
Required Qualifications
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license
• Must wear required attire by SCA attire while on duty
• Possess good verbal and written communications skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Knowledge of small power tool operation
• Landscaping/yard work experience
• Previous general maintenance experience
• Basic hand tool skills.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Housing is not provided.
Compensation
Living Allowance - $400/week; Housing Allowance - $750/month; Commuting Allowance - $20/week; To/From site travel expense reimbursement - $650*
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
*SCA positions with the US Army Corps of Engineers will receive a To/From Site travel reimbursement that reflects the actual roundtrip travel costs from their 'home' to the site. The reimbursement amount is based upon total distance (mileage) travelled and current federal per diem rates. Members are required to submit an expense report to SCA with documented round-trip travel costs for reimbursement. The requested reimbursement amount is capped at $650.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
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.
