Interpretation and Visitor Services Outreach Participant

Jobs At Corps / Interpretation and Visitor Services Outreach Participant

Address:
1310 N. Courthouse Rd, Suite 110
Suite 110
Arlington, Virginia
22201

Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Interpretation and Visitor Services Outreach Participant
Type of Position: Intern / Individual Placement
Town, City, Park, etc: Conchas
State / Territory: New Mexico

Founded in 1957, the SCA is devoted to building access to nature, providing green job opportunities for young people and teaching members how to become environmental stewards. The SCA has provided more than 100,000 young people with opportunities to protect and restore parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces across the country. The SCA remains committed to building the next generation of conservation leaders dedicated to the lifelong protection of the environment and our communities.

Position Summary

This project involves working at a desert lake and dam complex which was originally built in the 1930s and managed in partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and New Mexico State Park. The primary goals of the position are to provide visitor assistance, promote environmental stewardship, and perform recreation maintenance to ensure public safety and enjoyment. During the busy recreation season from May to October, participants will focus on direct visitor interaction, enforcing rules through patrols and observation, conducting boat safety and invasive species inspections, and general cleanup.

Key duties include implementing the USACE Water Safety Program through educational outreach, assisting with tours, and gaining voluntary compliance with regulations from visitors. Other duties may include developing interpretive displays and materials, updating bulletin boards, and providing interpretive talks. Recreation maintenance include inspections of recreation features, minor facility and grounds maintenance such as fence installation, removal and repair, trail maintenance, sign inventory and maintenance, etc.

Location

Conchas,NM

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Visitor Use Assistance (50%):
  Implement the USACE Water Safety Program by presenting educational programs, assisting with guided tours, and accompanying rangers on vehicle and boat patrols. Engage directly with the public to provide information, answer questions, sell passes, and encourage voluntary compliance with Title 36 rules and regulations.
• Environmental Stewardship (30%):
  Conduct vessel inspections for aquatic invasive species (AIS) like quagga and zebra mussels and assist the NM Department of Game and Fish with decontaminations. Participate in invasive plant species monitoring and various habitat improvement projects.
• Recreation Maintenance (20%):
  Perform inspections of recreation facilities and features. Conduct minor grounds and facility maintenance, which includes tasks such as fence installation and repair, trail maintenance, sign inventory and upkeep, painting, and trash collection.
• Administrative & Off-Season Duties:
  During the winter season (October - May), focus on administrative work such as collecting and entering data, maintaining files, and creating or updating interpretive programs and volunteer events.

Marginal Duties

• Assist the Lead Ranger with program deadlines or other duties as assigned.
• Perform upgrades to visitor displays and bulletin boards.
• Conduct equipment inventories.
• Provide traffic control during peak times or special events.