Individual Placement - Spring 2025 George Washington Memorial Parkway Participants

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Spring 2025 George Washington Memorial Parkway Participants

Position Summary

A pair of interns will work together and independently
on a variety of trail maintenance projects located within George Washington Memorial Parkway, NPS. With the support and supervision of NPS staff, the individuals will gain exposure to federal careers, and valuable field experience in a dynamic and inclusive work environment. The participants will learn and practice hands-on skills that can be applied in their current and future endeavors.

Schedule

May 5, 2025 - October 20, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairing trail bridges and boardwalks
• Maintaining and repairing asphalt trail
• Installing trail drainage structures
• Installing rock and/or wood steps
• Constructing timber retaining walls
• Constructing rock and timber stairs
• Removing vegetation and trash
• Inspecting trails

Marginal Duties

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or interest in landscaping work
• Experience and/or interest in carpentry work
• Experience and/or interest in trail work

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Compensation

• Living allowance - $600/week
• Travel allowance - $650
• Housing allowance - $920/mo

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Additional Benefits

First Aid/CPR
AmeriCorps: Eligible/Required

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.