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Individual Placement - Visitor Services Participant at Kanopolis Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
Student Conservation Association, Inc —Marquette, KS
- $600 a week
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- English
- Driver's License
- Travel reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
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City of Olathe, KS —Olathe, KS
- $17.47 - $18.80 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Flexible schedule

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Individual Placement - Visitor Services Participant at Kanopolis Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Student Conservation Association, Inc -
Marquette, KS

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Job Details

Full-time | Internship
$600 a week

Benefits

Travel reimbursement
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
English
Driver's License
Defensive driving

Full Job Description

Position Summary

Intern at Kanopolis Lake will provide visitor assistance in the implementation of the US Army Corps of Engineer's visitor assistance program by informing lake visitors of day-use information and campground information. Interns will also support the public safety and natural resource management programs.

Location

Marquette, KS

Schedule

September 7, 2026 - October 16, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Daily tasks will include interacting with visitors, interpretation and telling the Corps' story. Environmental Stewardship duties include natural resource area inspections, boundary inspections, identifying desirable vegetation and noxious weeds, and GIS application with handheld devices
Providing interpretive talks to the visiting public
Assisting in the management of lake volunteer programs, including daily communication with volunteers, record-keeping volunteer hours, assigning volunteer tasks, and recording volunteer tasks
Accompanying rangers during vehicle and boat patrols
Updating bulletin boards, stocking and distributing informative material at PSA's, and staffing information centers in times of high visitation
Updating the public on lake and weather conditions via recorded daily voice messages and answering phone calls. Kanopolis Lake will provide vehicle for on-site transportation providing intern has completed defensive driving training that will be provided by the Army Corps.

Marginal Duties

Light maintenance tasks may be required to make repairs in recreation and natural resource areas
Replacing signs at PSA's
Mowing/Weed Trimming
Invasive species management
Assisting rangers with the prescribed fire management plan

Required Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old on the start date
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
Must complete defensive driving training provided by the government
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

Comfortable to engage with the public.
Flexible schedule to work nights, weekends and Holidays.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

A government-owned camper and paid utilities are provided in lieu of a monthly Housing Allowance. 2005 Jayco bumper pull, lockable, 1 master bedroom, shower/tub, toilet, kitchen with dining area, secondary room with 2 sets of bunk beds, refrigerator/freezer, and microwave. Will be set up at campsite next to administrative compound where intern will report each work day. Intern responsible for pillows, bed sheets, and any other living items.

Compensation

$600 - weekly Living Allowance
$650 – To/From travel reimbursement* (if non-local)

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

*SCA positions with the US Army Corps of Engineers will receive a To/From Site travel reimbursement that reflects the actual roundtrip travel costs from their 'home' to the site. The reimbursement amount is based upon total distance (mileage) travelled and current federal per diem rates. Members are required to submit an expense report to SCA with documented round-trip travel costs for reimbursement. The requested reimbursement amount is capped at $650.

Personal Vehicle Information

Recommended

Additional Benefits

Defensive Driving Training
First Aid/CPR
Interpretive Skills
Off-Road Vehicle Safety
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

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.

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