Job Description

Location: Hermitage, PA
Program Dates: May 11, 2026 - August 28, 2026
Schedule: 40 hours/week
Compensation: $350/week living allowance + Housing Allowance: $800/month (pre-tax)

Candidates local to the Pittsburgh area are encouraged to apply!

Shenango River Lake, completed in 1965, is a key flood-control project in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pittsburgh District, preventing over $252 million in flood damages in the Shenango River Valley and the Beaver and upper Ohio rivers. Beyond flood mitigation, the project's goals include improving water quality and quantity for various uses and offering a wide array of recreational activities. The lake is a popular spot for camping, boating, fishing, hiking, and even offers an all-terrain vehicle park.

Interns will have the opportunity to assist with managing recreational facilities like a campground and boat launch, overseeing natural resources, and assisting with light maintenance tasks. They also work in partnerships with other agencies on wildlife and fisheries management and are involved in water quality monitoring and restoration projects.

Additional Benefits

• Defensive Driving Training
• Off-Road Vehicle Safety
• Interpretive Skills
• AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support public recreational activities.
• Implement the Corps Water Safety Program.
• Protect and preserve natural resources.
• Provide interpretive assistance through direct and indirect contacts, both on and off-site.
• Update bulletin boards and create interpretive displays.
• Stock and distribute informative materials.
• Staff information centers during high visitation periods.
• Give interpretive talks and lead interpretive programs.
• Interact with visitors daily, aiding and updating them on lake and weather conditions.
• Conduct trail maintenance, and boundary surveys.
• Support special events.
• Perform light maintenance, painting, and repair tasks in recreation areas.
• Share the story and mission of the Corps with the public.
• Assist with boat patrols

Marginal Duties

• Assist with campground management
• Assist volunteers with performing recreation duties
• Aid in dam tours
• Promote and assist with special events

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age;
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license;
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Must have the ability to effectively speak, read, and write in English;
• Must have the ability to work outdoors and lift up to 40 pounds;

Preferred Qualifications

• Public service experience
• Natural resource management experience.

Hours

This position requires a full‑time work schedule of 40 hours per week. Individuals must be available to work weekends and federal holidays. Days off will typically be scheduled during the standard work week

Living Accommodations

No housing provided.

Compensation

• Living Allowance: $350/week
• Housing Allowance: $800/month (4 payments)
• Commuting Allowance: $75/week
• up to $650 in reimbursable expenses for relocation

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

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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.