Individual Placement- Visitor Services Morris Wetland Management District a at Student Conservation Association

Morris, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

650.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wildlife Interpretation, Community Engagement, Visitor Services, Mowing, Weed Trimming, Painting, Litter Pickup, Creative Writing, Photography

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Position Summary The individual will assist the Morris Wetland Management District and Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge with visitor services and outreach activities. Main duties include helping with outreach activities, connecting with local communities, and providing quality educational opportunities for summer groups. The individual will also focus on maintaining high public uses areas and infrastructure through mowing, weed trimming, painting, and updating information panels. Location Morris, MN Schedule May 11, 2026 - August 14, 2026 Key Duties and Responsibilities wildlife interpretation; community engagement; visitor services; mowing around kiosks throughout several counties as well as headquarters lawns and weed trimming around kiosks and observation decks; painting kiosks; litter pickup Marginal Duties completing StoryMaps and other success story writeups; creative writing; photography Required Qualifications At least 2 years of college in an environmental degree program or 3 years of experience in environmental education. This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority. Preferred Qualifications painting Hours 40 per week Living Accommodations The selected individual will have to find their own living accommodations. However, there are other SCA members and seasonal workers who can coordinate and group rent a place. Compensation $650/week Living Allowance; $1,100 Relocation Allowance (paid once) All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. Personal Vehicle Information Required Additional Benefits 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.

Responsibilities

The individual will assist with visitor services and outreach activities, focusing on connecting with local communities and providing educational opportunities. They will also maintain public use areas and infrastructure through various maintenance tasks.