Individual Placement- Natural Resource Management at Eufaula Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Position Summary 

Intern at Eufaula Lake will assist US Army Corps of Engineers staff in completing various duties in Operations and Maintenance, Visitor Service and Natural Resource Management.

 

Location 

Stigler, OK

 

Schedule 

May 4, 2026 - October 30, 2026

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Grounds maintenance duties include use of hand tools and light power tools for vegetation clearing, painting, surface prep, debris/litter removal, tree cutting, and weeding. Interns will move materials by wheelbarrow or hand truck, load/unload trucks, and perform minor equipment servicing and routine upkeep of recreation and wildlife sites.

 

Visitor services duties include staffing the information desk, answering public inquiries, and conducting interpretive presentations on Corps missions, history, and project operations. Interns will register campers, direct traffic, and develop and maintain informational and educational materials. Inspection duties include checking recreation areas for vandalism, unsafe conditions, safety hazards and unauthorized use, as well as supporting shoreline management through sign posting, boundary marking, permit inspections, and wildlife surveys. 

 

Intern will also assist with forestry, fisheries, and habitat assessments; collect data on water quality, vegetation, noxious weeds, and wildlife/fish populations; and support habitat work and environmental compliance monitoring.

 

Marginal Duties 

Additional duties include assisting with first aid, boating, and emergency response, and working alongside Corps staff, volunteers, and external organizations as needed.

 

Required Qualifications 

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must complete defensive driving training provided by the government.
• Must have the ability to work outdoors and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to safely operate hand and power tools.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Comfortable with receiving/following instructions from staff.
• Comfortable engaging with visiting public.
• Flexible schedule to work weekends and holidays.

Hours 

40 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

Housing is not provided.

 

Compensation  

• $500 weekly Living Allowance
• $25 weekly Commuting Allowance
• $1,000 monthly Housing 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
• 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.