Intern at Council Grove Lake will assist US Army Corps of Engineers staff in completing various duties in Operations and Maintenance, Visitor Service and Natural Resource Management.
Location
Council Grove, KS
Schedule
May 4, 2026 - October 30, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Grounds maintenance duties include use of hand tools and light power tools for vegetation clearing, painting, surface prep, debris/litter removal, tree cutting, and weeding. Interns will move materials by wheelbarrow or hand truck, load/unload trucks, and perform minor equipment servicing and routine upkeep of recreation and wildlife sites. Visitor services duties include answering public inquiries, and conducting interpretive presentations on Corps missions, history, and project operations. Interns will register campers, direct traffic, and develop and maintain informational and educational materials. Inspection duties include checking recreation areas for vandalism, unsafe conditions, safety hazards and unauthorized use. Intern will also assist with forestry, fisheries, and habitat assessments; collect data on water quality, vegetation, noxious weeds, and wildlife/fish populations; and support habitat work and environmental compliance monitoring.
Marginal Duties
Additional duties include assisting with first aid, boating, and emergency response, and working alongside Corps staff, volunteers, and external organizations as needed.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Housing is not provided.
Compensation
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
Recommended
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.
