Position is intended to assist in daily recreation and natural resource management of Cochiti Lake, with a few minor tasks at sister projects, Jemez Canyon Dam and Galisteo Dam. Major duties will include, but are not limited to, visitor assistance, water safety outreach, aquatic invasive species inspections, pollinator garden upkeep, trail maintenance, and special events. The primary goal of the position is to not only benefit the visiting public, but also to aid in the learning and growth of the intern through positive working relationships and tasks.
Location
Pena Blanca, NM
Schedule
June 1, 2026 - September 18, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Environmental Stewardship (80%): manual control of invasive plant species, vessel safety and invasives inspections, mowing, weeding, pollinator garden upkeep, fence removal, installation and repair, trail maintenance, and sign inventory and maintenance; Interpretative Assistance (20%): implementation of the Corps’ Water Safety Program by presenting water safety programs at schools, parks, special events, assisting with guided dam tours, and accompanying rangers during vehicle and boat patrols.
Marginal Duties
Other duties may include updating bulletin boards, working on interpretive displays, stocking and distributing informative material in information centers, and providing interpretive talks.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Outdoor Recreation Experience, First Aid and CPR certified
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Lake Project Intern will provide their own housing with a reimbursed amounts of $800 per month.
Compensation
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Recommended
Additional Benefits
Defensive Driving Training
First Aid/CPR
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.
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