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Travel Management/Dispersed Recreation

The Student Conservation Association
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Program Dates: 05/20/2024 – 09/08/2024  

About us: 
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, and community green spaces across the country." 

Program Description:
*Interns may start anytime between May 20 and June 3 to complete their 16 weeks of service*
1 SCA intern will work in conjunction with Recreation staff to Assist with patrolling of forest areas including assistance with public education for resource management purposes. Assist in Maintenance of forest improvements in developed and dispersed recreation sites. Constructs and/or maintains signs and gates. Assists in the maintenance of signs in developed sites and general forest areas including along roads. This work will involve extensive driving, but also hiking in variable weather conditions. The work will also require removal of fallen trees, rocks and saturated garbage.  Special projects may range from gate installations/repair to sign construction, installation, and repair.  No prior construction skills are needed for this, just an extra set of hands to help assemble and move components.  This is an opportunity to see much of the Ranger District and get to know the lay of the land.  May also work on other priority work including, trails and wilderness patrols or needs in the Arapaho National Recreation Area.

Member benefits:

  • $1,100 - one time RT travel allowance
  • $460 - weekly living allowance
  • AmeriCorps eligible ($1,678 education award)
  • Housing
    • 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.

*All allowances subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes

Member Qualifications: 

  • Driver's license
  • Personal vehicle required

Additional: 

Must be eligible to serve as an AmeriCorps Member. This includes:  

  • Being a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States;
  • Being at least 18 years or older;
  • Having a high school diploma or equivalent;
  • Being willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks.