The Individual Placement will assist the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park’s Ranching/Resource Management staff in providing daily care and feeding of the park’s livestock along with performing other necessary work to support Resource Management programs within park. As a result, the Individual Placement will assist with preserving the history, and the natural and cultural resources associated with President Johnson’s legacy.
Location
Johnson City, TX
Schedule
September 28, 2026 - March 5, 2027
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Individual Placement will be an integral member of the park’s Ranching/RM team by providing care for the livestock, assisting with the management of natural and cultural resources, and providing excellent customer service to the park’s visitors.
The individual will:
· Provide daily feeding the park’s livestock
· Prepare the Show Barn for daily tours.
· Meet and greet visitors to the Show Barn.
· Assist with moving livestock through pens and pastures.
· Assist with maintenance of fences, corrals, and other features of the cultural landscape.
· Assist with resource management projects such as tree care, invasive species removal, and rotational grazing.
· Operate light trucks and trailers to safely transport self and cargo to work sites in Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park.
· Operate riding lawn mowers, weed eaters, and UTVs (i.e. John Deere Gator).
· Assist with interpretive demonstrations and/or events.
Marginal Duties
Required Qualifications
This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.
Preferred Qualifications
Hours
Living Accommodations
Compensation
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Additional Benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.
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