Individual Placement- Natural Resources Management at Houston Parks and Recreation Department

Position Summary 

Intern will assist the Houston Parks and Recreation Department with stewardship and restoration of the City's nature preserves and natural areas. Interns will assist in invasive species removal through chemical and mechanical methods, work in a greenhouse setting to propagate plants for restoration projects. Work with volunteers in plant propagation and planting in project areas. Assist in data collection, research, analysis, evaluation, inspections, or surveys. Work in a field team setting to complete assigned tasks. Interns will gain knowledge of natural resource management, habitat restoration, and botany. Gain knowledge of plant propagation techniques. Hands-on experience of chemical and mechanical methods. Safety practices and techniques for field work. Skills in operating and maintaining common tools and equipment used in habitat restoration work.

 

Location 

Houston, TX

 

Schedule 

June 1, 2026 - November 29, 2026

With flexable start dates. 

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Interns will assist Natural Resources Management Program staff with tasks that help manage natural resources under the Department. Work involves conservation, management, protection, preservation, and community outreach activities.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting habitat restoration within City of Houston Parks
• Working in the HPARD greenhouse to propagate plants for habitat restoration projects
• Conduct invasive species removal using chemical and mechanical methods
• Participate in community outreach events; Maintains, maintenances, and operates field equipment

Marginal Duties 

Assist in data collection, research, analysis, evaluations, inspections, reports, or surveys

 

Required Qualifications 

No prior experience is needed, however the best candidates should be working toward (or obtained) a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

 

Preferred Qualifications 

Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.

 

Hours 

40 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

None, Local candidates preferred.

 

Compensation  

• Living Allowance: $600/week
• Commuting Allowance: $80/week

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

 

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

 

Additional Benefits 

• AmeriCorps: Eligible/Required
• AmeriCorps education award of $3,697.50

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.