Kirkwood Community College

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Park Ranger Intern



, Iowa

Internship Length: 45 hrs
Office Hours: To be arranged

Functions:

  • Assist park ranger, manager and technicians with buildings and grounds maintenance to include recreation areas and campgrounds.
  • Grass mowing and trimming
  • Trail repair
  • Maintenance of restrooms and showers
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Limited office work including reviewing campsite, cabin, lodge and shelter reservations

Requirements:

  • Must be available for and complete all required training sessions
  • Must have a valid motor vehicle operators license
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must have a demonstrated interest in conservation, environmental sciences and currently be enrolled or  in the process of enrollment in post secondary training in these areas of interest.
  • Must be able to work alone with minimal supervision
  • Must follow park policy and cooperate with supervision
  • Must pass a criminal background check
  • Must be able to withstand physically demanding work including lifting, bending and hauling

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.

 




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