Black Butte Dam Recreation Intern

Austin Community College; Orland (CA); On-site; USD 8,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defensive Driving Training

Housing allowance - $1,000/month

Living Allowance - $500/week

Job summary

Austin Community College offers an internship with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Black Butte Dam and Lake in Orland, CA. This role involves supporting public safety, managing campground operations, and participating in recreation management and outreach programs. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license, with strong communication skills required. The internship provides a $1,000/month housing allowance and $500/week living allowance, along with defensive driving training as an additional benefit.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist park rangers on patrols.
• Manage daily campground operations.
• Conduct safety inspections and perform trail maintenance.
• Conduct public outreach through water safety programs.

Skills

Knowledge of small power tool operation

Basic hand tool skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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
• Previous general maintenance experience
• Basic hand tool skills

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.
• $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.

Additional Benefits

Defensive Driving Training

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.