Intern will provide assistance to support the Carlyle Lake Project and support project goals and missions in ISOP, ES, and Rec Facilities Maintenance. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative setting where environmental stewardship, education, and recreation support the project and local community while gaining valuable work experience.
Location
Carlyle, IL
Schedule
May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Daily tasks will involve interacting with visitors, providing interpretation, contributing to conservation work, recreation management, and helping tell the Corps story. Duties include:
• presenting water safety programs at schools, parks, and special events.
• updating bulletin boards, assisting with interpretive displays, stocking and distributing informational materials, staffing information centers during periods of high visitation
• offering interpretive talks
• supporting environmental stewardship initiatives for natural resource management which may include invasive species removal, boundary line marking, habitat management, and wildlife surveys.
• supporting the facilities management program which may include conducting trail maintenance, minor recreation area repairs, and sign installation and removal.
• Evening, weekend, and Holiday work will be required.
Marginal Duties
• Assistance in Rec Facilities maintenance and groundskeeping of all Project facilities.
• Environmental Stewardship projects and duties that may include assisting in wetland development and maintenance.
Required Qualifications
• Must be at least 18 years old on start date.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must complete defensive driving training provided by the government.
• 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.
• Must wear SCA provided attire while on duty.
Preferred Qualifications
• Comfortable to engage with the public.
• Flexible schedule to work nights, weekends and Holidays.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Housing is not provided
Compensation
$350 - weekly Living Allowance
$75 – weekly Commuting Allowance
$800 – monthly Housing Allowance
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Recommended
Additional Benefits
Defensive Driving Training
First Aid/CPR
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.
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.
