Overview
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area manages over 170,000 acres of forests, wetlands, and open lands on a peninsula between Kentucky and Barkley lakes in Western Kentucky and Tennessee. With access to over 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline, 200 miles of paved roads, and 500 miles of trail, this team of 1 leader and 3 members will be tasked with constructing and restoring kiosks that deliver pertinent information to guests and associates.
The team will stay at frontcountry campsites. SCA will provide all necessary support services, crew leadership, transportation, personal safety equipment, and other standard materials/supplies necessary to perform the work.
Program Dates:
June 12 – 22: Crew member training
June 23 – September 22: Project work
Primary Responsibilities:
Engage as a crew member to promote healthy group dynamics, and promote effective and productive teamwork;
Work variable hours (long days and/or weekend), at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, in varying weather conditions, and under physically demanding circumstances;
Use technical equipment including hand tools.
Strong candidates will have the following knowledge, skills, experience:
Experience working in an outdoor setting;
Coursework or degree in environmental science, or similar natural resource field;
Some experience operating forestry or carpentry equipment in a safe and efficient manner (chainsaws, power tools, two-way radio, etc.);
Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s);
Positive communication skills and ability to work with a team.
Excel in team environment
Emotionally mature
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid driver’s license and motor vehicle record (MVR) that meets SCA standards required;
Interest in serving alongside and supporting others on a team;
Be a minimum of 18 years of age;
Have ability to legally work in the US;
Meet SCA’s criminal background check standards;
Ability to lift 40 pounds and independently travel 2 miles over varied terrain while carrying a 40-pound pack without assistance;
Ability to perform manual, physical labor in a variety of outdoor conditions for up to 8-10 hours per day;
Willingness to camp for minimum 14 consecutive nights;
Willingness to complete some project paperwork including project reports, output logs, and inventories;
With training, ability to use hand tools and power tools to complete assigned work projects.
Member Compensation Details:
Housing or campsite (SCA to provide tents and camp cooking equipment)
Meals included on workdays
One-time travel allowance: $650 once
Weekly living allowance: $300 / week
Eligible for an AmeriCorps Education award upon successful completion of position valued at: $1,638
Wilderness First Aid, SCA member training, and training on specific job tasks
*For SCA’s COVID-19 guidance, please refer to www.thesca.org/covid
Expected Dates: June 12, 2023 – September 22, 2023
Location:
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Golden Pond
About Student Conservation Association
Today, SCA’s mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land. Members participate in a variety of capacities and contexts. Beyond national parks, members work on marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, and community green spaces in our nation’s urban centers. Members do land management, habitat restoration, trail building, disaster rehabilitation or prevention work, environmental education, public outreach, and more.
