Internship - Front Line Staff/Administration Participant - Kawishiwi Ranger District

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Front Line Staff/Administration Participant - Kawishiwi Ranger District

Position Summary

The Front Line team members will spend the summer gaining hands-on experience while supporting the administrative program of the Superior National Forest.

Schedule

June 2, 2025 - August 22, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The participant will greet and interact with visitors to our visitor center; issue various BWCAW permits; provide directions and information about the forest; provide Leave No Trace education; answer phones and take messages; responding to e-mails; selling gift store merchandise

Marginal Duties

• Assist district personnel with administrative tasks:
  • mail
  • copiers
  • scanners
  • shipping
  • mailing
• Visitor center display
• Enter self-issue permits

Required Qualifications

• College student
• Customer service skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational and administrative skills
• Technology skills. phone, copiers, printers.
• A vehicle is handy to have as we are about a half mile from Ely.

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications

Adaptability and teamwork; passion for Public Lands and Resource Education.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

• Housing provided on site o The Kawishiwi Ranger District is located in Ely, MN about 1/2 mile from the heart of the town. Ely is home to about 3400 residents and has all of the amenities and recreation opportunities, including churches that would befit a town of that size

Compensation

• $450/week Living Allowance

• $1,100 To/From Travel Allowance, paid once with first paycheck

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

• Bear Safety
• First Aid/CPR
• Interpretive Skills
• Leave No Trace Master Educator Certification
• AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

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.