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Position Dates: 6/09/25 - 9/26/25

About us:

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, community green spaces, and much more across the country.

Program Description:

Devils Postpile National Monument in the Eastern Sierra is seeking three motivated SCA members to assist the monument and the National Park Service in both the

visitor services and resource management teams at Devils Postpile National Monument. Primary duties include working in the monument's Ranger Station and presenting interpretive programs, developing table talks, and providing information to the many visitors to the monument. In addition, interns will participate in natural resource monitoring and incorporate this knowledge and experience into their programs. Natural resource management projects may include: water quality and quantity monitoring, air quality monitoring, invasive plant species survey and treatment (and mapping with GPS), relocating and downloading temperature sensors from 100 sites as part of a "Cold Air Pooling" study, habitat mapping and condition assessments, and retaking long term photo points. Interns will assist in data collection and management, and learn about natural resource management issues. The intern will also work on expanding the volunteer program at the monument focusing on a volunteer "Paw Patrol" and invasive plant survey and treatment. Interns will lead volunteers, develop innovative ways to recruit volunteers and help to improve and expand the monument's volunteer in parks program.

Each intern will receive at least two weeks of training at the beginning of their internship. This training will include natural and cultural resources knowledge, interpretation skills, climate change communication, the National Park Service mission, Operational Leadership, risk management, and safety. Throughout the season, there may be opportunities for training including visiting nearby NPS, Forest Service, and BLM sites. If interested, the intern may be called upon to contribute to other emerging needs including being a team member in a litter carryout or searcher for a visitor in need of assistance.

Member Benefits:

$350/week living allowance

$1,100 travel allowance (Personal vehicle recommended for days off)

$1,956 AmeriCorps Education Award (Upon completion of 450 hours of service)

Housing Provided by Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

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.