Black Butte Dam Recreation Intern

Position Summary 

Embark on a dynamic internship with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, supporting our mission at Black Butte Dam and Lake. The position is designed to accomplish the primary goals of promoting public safety and ensuring access to premier recreation opportunities. As an intern, your major duties will involve direct public outreach through water safety programs, assisting park rangers on patrols, and managing daily campground operations. You will also contribute to environmental stewardship by performing trail maintenance and conducting safety inspections, gaining invaluable field experience in recreation and resource management.

Location 

Orland, CA

Schedule 

May 11, 2026 - August 28, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Interns will play a key role in recreation management and ensuring public access to facilities. This includes working alongside park rangers on vehicle and boat patrols. Operational duties will involve managing campground check-ins and check-outs, conducting safety inspections, and performing trail inspections. Interns will also be responsible for checking restrooms, campsites, day use sites, updating the public on reservoir and weather conditions, and performing light maintenance tasks to make repairs in recreation areas as needed.

Marginal Duties 

Student interns at Black Butte Dam and Lake will be integral to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' public engagement and safety efforts by assisting in the implementation of the Corps’ Water Safety Programs, which involves conducting public outreach, and presenting water safety information at the lake. In this capacity, interns will represent the Corps, interact with visitors daily, and share the Corps' story through interpretation and dissemination of informational materials.

Required Qualifications 

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• 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 

• Knowledge of small power tool operation
• Landscaping/yard work experience
• Previous general maintenance experience
• Basic hand tool skills

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Student interns will need to provide their own housing, but will receive a $1,000/month housing allowance

Compensation  

• Housing allowance - $1,000/month.
• $75/week Commuting Allowance
• $500/week Living Allowance.
• Reimbursed $650 for relocation if the selected candidate is not local (Receipts required)

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits 

Defensive Driving Training

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.