New Hogan Dam Recreation Intern

Position Summary 

New Hogan Dam & Lake is located in Valley Springs, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, approximately 30 miles east of Stockton, CA. Participants shall assist implementing the Corps’ Water Safety Programs through public outreach and presenting water safety programs at schools, assisting with the set up and staffing of on-site and off-site interpretive booths, disseminating water safety information to the public, and representing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Student interns, where applicable, shall accompany park rangers during vehicle and boat patrols. Other duties may include, but are not limited to, updating bulletin boards, working on interpretive displays, stocking and distributing informative materials, managing campground check-ins/check-outs, posting reservation tags, fee collection, conducting safety inspections, trail maintenance, fish and wildlife habitat improvement projects, protecting threatened and endangered species, managing invasive species, maintaining cleanliness and supply levels of restrooms/campsites, providing interpretive talks, recreational facilities management, and updating the public on reservoir and weather conditions. Light maintenance tasks may be required to make repairs in recreation areas. Daily tasks will include interacting with visitors, interpretation, and telling the Corps story.

Location 

Valley Springs, CA

Schedule 

June 1, 2026 - September 18, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Reservation & Customer Service; Facility Maintenance; Trail Maintenance; Habitat Improvement; Recycling Program; Interpretive Programs; Information Dissemination; Sign Management; Technical Skills Development

Marginal Duties 

Data Collection; Boundary Inspections; Administrative Support

Required Qualifications 

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have the ability to effectively speak, read, and write in English
• Must have the ability to work outdoors and lift up to 40 pounds
• Must wear SCA provided attire while on duty

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience working with the public

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

The Project does not have, nor offer, living accommodations. Participants will provide their own housing with a $1,000 monthly housing allowance.

Compensation  

• Housing allowance: $1,000/monthly (4 total)
• Living allowance: $500/weekly
• Commuting allowance: $75/weekly
• Relocation reimbursement for non-local candidates: Up to $650.

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits 

Defensive Driving Training

Interpretive Skills

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.