Student Conservation Association

Individual Placement - Visitor Services Participant

Student Conservation Association  •  California (Onsite)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

Position Summary

Interacting with the public, providing them information regarding the forest, answering the telephone and providing the public with up to date conditions.

  • This position is primarily in a front country setting where emergency services are accessible, but may be delayed by 1-2 hours. SCA Members regularly interact with members of the public. Access to public transportation at work site is limited or not possible. Cell phone reception maybe limited, spotty, or not available.
  • This position may conduct work in a front country setting where emergency services are accessible, but may be delayed by 1-2 hours. Access to public transportation at work site is limited or not possible. Cell phone reception is limited, spotty, or not available.
  • This position may conduct work in a front country setting where emergency services are accessible, but may be delayed by 1-2 hours. Access to public transportation at work site is limited or not possible. Cell phone reception is limited, spotty, or not available.

Hosting Organization

Stanislaus National Forest

Location

Sonora, CA

Schedule

November 16, 2026 - March 6, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Answering the telephone, engaging with visitors at the district office, providing visitors with information about road, weather and recreation conditions.

Marginal Duties

  • Selling partner items by using a cash register and credit card machine and expected to clean the front desk area.

Required Qualifications

  • Organized
  • Ability to communicate
  • Work with a variety of people
  • Learn fast and provide information to the public.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Cash handling experience and knowledge of winter activities

Hours

  • 40 per week

Living Accommodations

  • None

Compensation

  • Living allowance $500/week

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Driving

  • Driving is not required

Additional Benefits

  • AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement

The SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.

Student Conservation Association

About Student Conservation Association

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.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Year Founded
1957
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