What are the responsibilities and job description for the Historic Preservation Individual Placement - Lake Dardanelle State Park position at Student Conservation Association, Inc?
Conservation Begins Here
Arkansas State Parks Visitor Services/Natural Resources Individual Placement
Preferred Dates: May 19, 2025 – August 8, 2025
Position Location: Lake Dardanelle State Park
About us:
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, community green spaces, and much more across the country.
Position Description:
Spend the summer exploring a career and making a difference at an Arkansas State Park! Specific job tasks will vary by site, but may include:
Key duties: maintaining park facilities and trails, performing various natural resource management goals, and assisting with general park operations.
Marginal duties: providing information to guests, developing and presenting interpretive programs, and assisting with general park operations. Please let us know during the application process if you have a specific area of interest.
To qualify for a position, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
. Be a full-time student in good standing at an Arkansas college/university at the time of application.
. Have declared a degree of study.
. Have completed 60 hours of college credit by the time the position begins.
. Be an Arkansas resident paying in-state tuition.
. Maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
. Demonstrate coursework or knowledge related to work area.
. Be at least 18 years of age.
. Pass a criminal background check
. Have reliable on-site transportation
Priority will be given to candidates from universities who provide course credit hours for internships. Selected interns will coordinate directly with their universities to obtain credit for their work.
Individual Placement Benefits:
Living Allowance: $500 per week
Commuter Allowance: $50 per week
AmeriCorps Education Award Eligible
Local Candidates Only; housing not available.
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.
Salary : $500
