Martis Creek Recreation Intern

Position Summary 

Student interns working at Martis Creek Dam and Lake shall assist implementing the Corps’ Water Safety Programs through public outreach and presenting water safety programs at schools, assisting with the set up and staffing of on-site and off-site interpretive booths, disseminating water safety information to the public, and representing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Student interns, where applicable, shall accompany park rangers during vehicle and boat patrols. Other duties may include, but are not limited to, updating bulletin boards, working on interpretive displays, stocking and distributing informative materials, managing campground check-ins/check-outs, posting reservation tags, conducting safety inspections, trail maintenance, fish and wildlife habitat improvement projects, protecting threatened and endangered species, managing invasive species, maintaining cleanliness and supply levels of restrooms/campsites, providing interpretive talks, recreational facilities management, and updating the public on reservoir and weather conditions. Light maintenance tasks may be required to make repairs in recreation areas. Daily tasks will include interacting with visitors, interpretation, and telling the Corps story.

Location 

Truckee, CA

Schedule 

June 1, 2026 - September 18, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist Park Rangers to implement Interpretive Water Safety presentations to the public
• Accompany Park Rangers during patrols and assist with visitor contacts, campground management, trail maintenance, managing invasive species, protecting threatened and endangered species.

Marginal Duties 

• Light maintenance tasks may be required to make repairs in recreation areas
• Updating the public on reservoir and weather conditions
• Maintaining cleanliness and supply levels of restrooms/campsites
• Providing interpretive talks

Required Qualifications 

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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 

• Take direction well
• Be a good team member
• Work well with minimal supervision

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Student interns will provide their own housing with the $1,000 monthly housing allowance provided.

Compensation  

• $500 weekly living allowance
• $75 weekly commuting allowance
• $1,000 monthly housing allowance (4 total disbursements)
• Up to $650 in relocation reimbursement for non-local candidates.

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits 

Defensive Driving Training

Interpretive Skills

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.