Job Description

Position Summary

The SCA interns will work in conjunction with district Arapaho National Recreation Area (ANRA) Staff to

reconstruct, patrol, monitor, assess, and maintain Developed Recreation areas in The East Troublesome Burn

Area as well as ones not effected by the fire.

Schedule

May 19, 2025 - September 8, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The SCA interns will work in conjunction with district Arapaho National Recreation Area (ANRA) Staff to

reconstruct, patrol, monitor, assess, and maintain Developed Recreation areas in The East Troublesome Burn

Area as well as ones not effected by the fire. Interns would be involved in lake management consisting of dock

placement and maintenance, buoy placement & management, gate management & signage and Aquatic

Nuisance Species (ANS) Support. The Interns would be doing ground maintenance in the developed day use

areas throughout the ANRA by doing vegetation management, parking lot maintenance, boat launch, walking

surface maintenance. Interns will be responsible for assuring trails within the ANRA are maintained to

established standards which will include the use of crosscut saws and/or chainsaws and other primitive tools.

Interns would also be involved in facilities maintenance such as toilet facility cleaning and stocking, minor

structure repairs painting, trash/litter cleanup, signage and information posting, fencing repair etc. They would

also be involved in informing the public by education on camping rules, leave no trace, fee compliance, CPW

registrations, and lake patrols. Interns will be involved in daily interactions with multiple staff, cooperators, and

partners, we are looking for energetic, enthusiastic interns that thrive in a dynamic group work environment

and get along well with others.

Marginal Duties

The intern would help out with other recreation recourses.

Required Qualifications

Valid driver's license





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

Boating experience;

Interacting with public and customer service;

Working in a outdoor environment being exposed to various weather conditions

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Interns will share small government houses with other interns or government employees. Houses consist of 2

or 3 small bedrooms with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Interns will be assigned a house with other

interns or government employees of the same gender and each person shall have their own bedroom.



The town of Grand Lake is 4 miles from the housing/work center. the town of Grand Lake has 2 small grocery

stores, laundromat, a myriad of restaurants, live theater, marina, etc.



Access to Amenities

By foot/bike;By car

Compensation

$460/week @ 16wks

Government housing available or $400 monthly living allowance

$1,100 round trip travel allowance

AmeriCorps eligible ($1,956.35 education award) upon completion of 460 hrs

Paid Federal Holidays

Public Lands Corps PLC Eligible if under 30 and 35 for veterans


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

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

Defensive Drive Training

First Aid/CPR

Off-Road Vehicle Safety

AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Equal Opportunity Statement

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.


Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.