Canyonlands Backcountry Intern

SCA (Student Conservation Association) – HQ/Mid-Atlantic

Founded in 1957

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

Actively Recruiting:
Yes

Position title:

Canyonlands Backcountry Intern
Final date to receive applications:
Type of Position:
Intern / Individual Placement
Town, City, Park, etc:
Moab
State / Territory:
Utah
Benefits:
Housing – Primarily Non-Camping, Public Land Corps Hiring Authority, Relocation Assistance
Project/Program Focus:
Education/Interpretation, Other, Trails, Visitor Services

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.

This is a visitor services and backcountry individual placement based at the Maze District of Canyonlands National Park. The goal of the position will be to develop knowledge and practical skills in backcountry visitor use management. The participant will be trained in backcountry ranger skills (4WD operation, backcountry camping, leave-no-trace principles, basic interpretation, and visitor services) and backcountry permit system operations.

This training will result in the participant engaging in backcountry permit and information services at the Hans Flat Ranger Station, backcountry patrols, and leading interpretive hikes.

• Staff the Hans Flat Ranger Station information desk: provide information to visitors, issue backcountry permits, answer phone inquiries, and monitor radio traffic.
• Perform day patrols and lead interpretive hikes in the Horseshoe Canyon Unit of Canyonlands NP.
• Perform Preventative Search and Rescue patrols at the Horseshoe Canyon Trailhead.
• Perform multi‑day backcountry patrols in the Maze District of Canyonlands NP.

• Support the Horseshoe Canyon Volunteer program by ferrying supplies to the Horseshoe Canyon Unit of Canyonlands NP.
• Assist with maintenance, vehicle, and facility upkeep at the Hans Flat Ranger Station.
• Assist with other collateral duties and projects in support of the Maze Ranger Operation.