Individual Placement - Calaveras Interpretation Participant

Student Conservation Association

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Two 13-week Student Conservation Association (SCA) Individual Placement interns at Calaveras Big Trees State Park to provide interpretive programs and staff the Visitor Center. The interns will be trained on the natural and cultural history of Calaveras Big Trees State Park, with the main focus on giant sequoias, as well as interpretation as a whole. The interns will deliver information about the park to visitors at our Visitor Center and lead interpretive guided hikes, Little and Junior Ranger programs, and campfire programs to visitors of all ages and from all over the world. Other duties include staffing annual interpretive special events, outreach events such as parades, and administrative tasks. They may participate in other programmatic areas including law enforcement and natural resources. Location Calaveras Big Trees State Park, CA Schedule May 19, 2026 - August 15, 2026

Requirements

Customer service experience and/or experience with children
Willingness to present in front of groups of people of all ages
Ability to work with a team of both interpretive staff and volunteers
Willingness to live in a rural area with limited WiFi and cell service
Willingness to wear the California State Parks uniform
The selectee will be required to pass a California State Parks background check

Nice To Haves

Have experience presenting to the public or with schools
Background in natural history
Desire to pursue a career within public parks

Responsibilities

Develop and provide guided hikes about giant sequoias
Develop and provide Little (3-6yrs) and Junior (7-12 yrs) programs for children, as well as review completed self-guided Junior Ranger packet
Develop and provide a campfire program for all ages. Providing campfire programs means occasional weekend night shifts
Assist during the opening and closing of the Visitor Center
Welcome and provide information to visitors at the Visitor Center
Staff annual interpretive events and outreach programs