Student Internship Program

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

State Park Division Opportunity

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No paid intern opportunities will be available in 2012.

Unpaid intern opportunities for State Parks:

Note: Unpaid internship opportunities are designed to give students practical exposure to their academic fields of study, where they can develop skills and experience which may be highly relevant to their prospective careers. Academic credit may be provided as coordinated under a college degree plan or other academic requirement. Each individual is responsible for coordinating such credit with their school counselor or advisor.

All intern applications are to be emailed directly to Human Resources at HR@tpwd.state.tx.us.

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Abilene State Park

150 Park Rd. 32, Tuscola, TX 79562

Contact:

Ryan Hunter/Intern Supervisor, (325) 572.3204, ryan.hunter@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: Park housing available upon request

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP73

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Assistant Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Develop a customer service reference binder of customer service related information on topics such as fishing, hunting, area attractions, and directions/distances from various locations as a reference tool at Abilene State Park. In addition, there is the potential to develop an interpretive series of reference books/pamphlets to help orient Abilene State Park visitors to the park’s resources.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Archeology Lab

Austin, Texas

Contact:

Aina Dodge 512-389-4876 aina.dodge@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: No housing available

Title: Archeological Collections Assistant

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP1

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Archeology Lab Director, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to, participation in a full range of tasks associated with archeological collections management, library database management, and interpretation of archeological resources for park visitors.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform some duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes traditional schedules with hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Barrington Living History Farm

Republic of Texas Complex, Washington, Texas

Contact:

Catherine Nolte, (936) 878-2214 ext. 247, catherine.nolte@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: Campsite available

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP2

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration.

Barrington Living History Farm has amassed a significant number of photographs and jpgs. that focus on the programs and activities of the Farm. This internship features a special project that involves collecting all jpgs. and photographs, scanning photographs, cataloguing and organizing on a single drive. The importance of this project dwells in the fact that currently jpgs. are located on several different computers, flash drives, cd’s., etc. and when needed for marketing or promotional uses it takes an inordinate amount of valuable staff time to search for the correct image. This project would facilitate our programming, marketing and creation of flyers and brochures for public use.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Battleship TEXAS State Historic Site

La Porte, Texas

Contact:

Beth Tragus, (281) 479-2431 ext 244 beth.tragus@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: No housing available

Title: Park Management Intern (2)

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP3

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. A project will be developed for each intern, utilizing individual skills and interests, and will involve the management (cataloging, scanning, numbering, organizing) of a portion of the ship’s collection of paper artifacts. Tasks may also include the creation of a small exhibit utilizing the ship’s collection. Intern will also assist with youth education program “Habitats and History” Summer Day Camp. Duties will include assisting with outdoor interpretive activities (canoeing, fishing, archery, hiking, etc.). Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Big Bend Ranch State Park

Presidio, Texas

Housing: Park housing available or park campsite available

Contact:

Barrett Durst, (432) 358-4444 barrett.durst@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP4

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration Design, develop and produce a Hiking Guide for a few specific highly utilized hikes in the park. This guide should contain maps, mileage, difficulty levels, things to be on the lookout for, detailed description of hike, natural features, and points of interest. This should also be put on a power point presentation to show visitors pictures of the actual scenic views, and intersections on trails to be on the lookout for and known locations. This will be utilized as an interpretive/informative tool for Big Bend Ranch State Park.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Big Bend Ranch State Park

Barton Warnock Visitor Center, Terlingua, TX

Housing: Park housing is available

Contact:

Tony Gallego, (432) 424-3327, tony.gallego@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley 512-389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Operations Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP5

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration, maintenance and care of the Center’s 2.5 acre Desert Garden, and assist in the development of a summer outreach program for the youths of the surrounding communities also assist in the construction of shade shelters and other improvements at the river side campgrounds.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) Must perform some duties outdoors in a desert environment and possibly all weather types;

Working Conditions:

10-12 Week position (may be reduced/extended as needed). Traditional schedules with hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday on occasions may have to work some Saturdays, Sundays or on holidays as needed, not to exceed 40 hours per week; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Bastrop and Buescher SP

Lost Pines Complex, Bastrop and Smithville, TX

Housing: Park housing available

Contact: Lost Pines Complex

Reagan Faught, (512) 321-2101, reagan.faught@tpwd.state.tx.us
Katie Raney, (512) 237-2241, katie.raney@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, 512-389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Natural/Cultural Resource and Interpretive Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP6

Description & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Participate in design, development, and construction of hiking trails. Participate in resource management, to include, but not limited to: trail maintenance, trail construction, maintenance of burn lanes, invasive species removal, and maintenance of historic buildings, rehabilitation of areas affected by fire. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Brazos Bend State Park

Needville, TX

Housing: Park housing available

Contact:

Steve Killian, Manager, (979) 553-5101, steve.killian@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP7

Description and Duties:

Under the direction of the Assistant Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. A special emphasis in field activities which will include natural resource management and trail maintenance. These duties may consist of herbicide application in the park's prairie and wetland areas, shredding, deer hunt preparation, feral animal control and trail construction and maintenance.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Caddo Lake State Park

Karnack, TX 75661

Housing: Housing available or campsite available

Contact:

Todd Dickinson, (903) 679-3351 todd.dickinson@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP8

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Assist Park Resource Interpretive Specialist in several on-site projects: 1) gather information and begin draft of Caddo Lake State Park Fire Management Plan; 2) monitor on-site geocaches; 3) document current conditions of site’s cultural features; 4) monitor known past locations for invasive plant species plus identify and remove any new growth of invasive plant species(Chinese Tallow, Bamboo, Silk Tree).

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway

Quitaque, TX

Housing: Park housing available

Contact:

Donald Beard, (806) 455-1492, donald.beard@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP9

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration.

The intern will assist in the habitat restoration project for the Texas State Bison Herd. This bison herd was started in 1878 by famed cattleman Charles Goodnight with his effort to preserve the iconic species of the North American prairie. Topics such as range monitoring, bison health and care, and invasive species eradication will be included in the internship.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway

Quitaque, TX 79255

Housing: Park housing available

Contact:

Donald Beard, (806) 455-1492 donald.beard@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP10

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration.

The intern will learn the policies and procedures of park operations. The selected candidate will be exposed to the administrative workings within the park headquarters. Customer service, interpretation, and overall park operations will be included within the internship.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Cedar Hill State Park

Cedar Hill, TX

Housing: Park Campsite available

Contact:

Robert Rinn, (972) 291-3900, ext. 224, robert.rinn@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern(s)

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP11

Description & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Parks Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. The intern will be charged with identifying and marking the Duck Pond and Talala Hiking trails for ease of use by visitors. The intern will also work with cultural and natural resources to identify new primitive camping sites along the trails that will be utilized by visitors. The new markings and sites will make for a better outdoor experience for our hikers and primitive campers at Cedar Hill State Park.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types;

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Cleburne State Park

5800 Park Road 21, Cleburne, TX 76033

Contact:

Collis Park, (817) 645-4215 collis.park@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: Park campsite available

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP74

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Park Management Intern’s special project will be to design and develop a Master Trail Plan that includes the planning, marking, mapping, and clearing of existing and future trails in the Cleburne State Park Trail System to improve park visitor experience.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required

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Cooper Lake State Park

Doctor’s Creek Unit, Cooper, TX

Housing: Park campsite available

Contact:

Mindy Hicks, (903) 395-3100, Mindy.Hicks@tpwd.state.tx.us
OR
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP12

Description & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. This position will be required to research, prepare and present a minimum of 10 interpretative programs to groups of park visitors in an effort to enhance the visitor’s experience at Cooper Lake State Park Doctor’s Creek Unit. This position will also work with park management to plan special park events such as a kid’s fishing day.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility.
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types;

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Cooper Lake State Park

Doctor’s Creek Unit, Cooper, TX

Housing: Park campsite available

Contact:

Mindy Hicks, (903) 395-3100, Mindy.Hicks@tpwd.state.tx.us
OR
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management or Law Enforcement Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP13

Description & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. This position will assist in the removal of invasive cedar and honey locust trees as approved by park management and natural resource coordinator. Also, this position will work on updating self guided trail and trail guide that identifies various plants and trees of Cooper Lake State Park Doctor’s Creek Unit.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility.
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Cooper Lake State Park

South Sulphur Unit, Sulphur Springs, TX

Housing: Park campsite available

Contact:

Kody Waters, (903) 945-5256, Kody.Waters@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP14

Description & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. This position will assist in the removal of invasive cedar and honey locust trees as approved by park management and natural resource coordinator.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility.
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Curatorial Services – State Parks

Austin HQ, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX or Airport Commerce Park, (3.5 miles from HQ)

Housing: No housing

Contact:

Joanne Avant, (512) 389-8562 joanne.avant@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Curatorial Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP15

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Chief Curator, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. The Intern will be given two specific collection management projects to complete in the 10-week internship. Project 1 is to perform the research and then write up a topic, such as lighting devices, for inclusion in the Civilian Conservation Corps park specific collection plans. Project 2 is to assist with inventorying the interpretive collections, including record referencing and reconciliation. The Intern will also have the opportunity to assist and work with the Curatorial Services staff in the ongoing collection management and object handling work of the interpretive collections including accessioning, cataloging, photographing, inventorying and re-housing/storing.

Intern will receive on-the-job training in collection management and object handling and will learn to utilize computerized collection database management software, digital camera, and scanner. The Intern will also gain knowledge in program operations, program administration and Texas Parks and Wildlife philosophy concerning historical, natural and cultural resources. Conclusion of projects will facilitate completion of the collection plans and fill gaps in existing research and subsequently the installation of relevant objects and new interpretation; and help to ensure the physical preservation and integrity of the collections.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform some duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

Ten-week position includes traditional schedules with hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; Some overnight travel required.

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Curatorial Services – State Parks

Austin HQ, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX or Airport Commerce Park, (3.5 miles from HQ)

Housing: No housing

Contact:

Joanne Avant, (512) 389-8562 joanne.avant@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Curatorial Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP16

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Chief Curator, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. The Intern will be given two specific collection management projects to complete in the 10-week internship. Project 1 is to assist with the inventorying and reconciliation of reference library/archival collections. Project 2 is to assist with inventorying the interpretive collections, including record referencing and reconciliation. The Intern will also have the opportunity to assist and work with the Curatorial Services staff in the ongoing collection management and object handling work of the interpretive collections including accessioning, cataloging, photographing, inventorying and re-housing/storing. Intern will receive on-the-job training in collection management and object handling and will learn to utilize computerized collection database management software, digital camera, and scanner. The Intern will also gain knowledge in program operations, program administration and Texas Parks and Wildlife philosophy concerning historical, natural and cultural resources. Conclusion of projects will facilitate completion of the collection plans and fill gaps in existing research and subsequently the installation of relevant objects and new interpretation; and help to ensure the physical preservation and integrity of the collections.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform some duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

Ten-week position includes traditional schedules with hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; Some overnight travel required.

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Curatorial Services – State Parks

Austin HQ, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX or Airport Commerce Park, (3.5 miles from HQ)

Housing: No housing

Contact:

Joanne Avant, (512) 389-8562, joanne.avant@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Curatorial Intern (2 positions)

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP17

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Chief Curator this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division and will work with Curatorial and Exhibit Shop staff. The Intern will be given a specific collection management project to complete in the 10-week internship. Project is to assist with the digitalization of Interpretive Services Branch project records and photographic collections, specifically Exhibit Shop and Interpretive Planner records and files. Intern will receive on-the-job training and will learn to utilize computerized collection database management software, file management software, digital camera, and scanner. The Intern will also gain knowledge in program operations, program administration and Texas Parks and Wildlife philosophy concerning historical, natural and cultural resources. Conclusion of projects will facilitate completion of the collection plans and fill gaps in existing research and subsequently the installation of relevant objects and new interpretation; and help to ensure the physical preservation and integrity of the collections.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform some duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

Ten-week position includes traditional schedules with hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; Some overnight travel required.

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Davis Mountains State Park

Fort Davis, TX

Housing: Park housing available

Contact:

Maria Trevizo, 432-426-3337, maria.trevizo@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP18

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. The intern duties will include, but are not limited to, participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of daily park operations including: reservations, registrations, fee collection, and accounting of daily receipts; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and repair interpretation; customer service and other aspects of park management. The intern will be required to develop and present an original interpretive program on the natural or cultural resources within Davis Mountains State Park, using either power point or slides as visual aids for a general audience at the park amphitheater. The program must relate directly to resources in the park and will be approved by, and coordinated with, the site manager. Previous program topics have included ringtails, bats, Chihuahuan desert plants, medicinal and edible plants, birds, reptiles, and insects of the area. They must present the program they developed a minimum of three times at the amphitheater before ending their internship at Davis Mountains State Park. They will also be responsible for either presenting this program, or a previously developed program, at amphitheater each week during June, July and the first two weeks of August.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

Ten-week position includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel required.

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Dinosaur Valley State Park

1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043

Contact:

Robyn Dabney, (254) 897-4588, ext. 228, robyn.dabney@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: Park campsite available

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP75

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Intern will plan and design an interactive children’s interpretive trail to include signs and activities related to animals in the park and their behaviors. Intern will gain community outreach and partnership experience through assisting park management with promoting the Dinosaur Valley State Park App to local sponsors.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required

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Eisenhower State Park

Denison, TX

Housing: Park campsite or screened in shelter available

Contact:

Richard Kellogg, (903) 465-1956, richard.kellogg@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management or Law Enforcement Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP19

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. The primary project of this internship will be to work with park management and the region 6 Natural Resource Specialist to further develop the parks proposed burn plan and Resource Management Plan by the collection of vegetation, soil types, GIS data and transferring current data to the updated format for a Prescribed Fire Plan and Resource Management Plan. The Intern will need to have general knowledge in the area of wildlife management or natural and cultural resources management and operation of a portable GPS unit and computers.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility.
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Fredericksburg, TX

Housing: Park housing available

Contact:

Reynaldo Sierra, (830) 685-3030 or Reynaldo.sierra@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Operations Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP20

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Specifically, Intern will assist with multiple resource management projects, including the development of a boundary line access route.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types;

Working Conditions:

Ten-week position includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel required.

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Estero Llano Grande State Park and World Birding Center

Weslaco, Texas

Contact:

Kyle O’Haver (956) 565-3919
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: Park campsite available with full hook-up

Posting Number: 12-01-003
Position Reference Number: SP68

Title: Park Management Intern

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Along with general park operations and duties the intern will design, develop and produce a power point presentation and associated interpretive items to be utilized at outreach engagements targeted at the Hispanic community and culture to increase their knowledge and awareness of outdoor opportunities at Estero Llano Grande State Park.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Falcon State Park

Park Road 46, Falcon Heights, TX 78545

Housing: Park shelter and public bathroom with showers available.

Contact:

Carlos Rivas, (956) 848-5327, carlos.rivas@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management or Law Enforcement Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

 

Position Reference Number: SP21

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Identify park specific special project that intern will be performing. Design, develop and produce a power point presentation and associated interpretive items to be utilized at outreach engagements targeted at the Hispanic community and culture to increase their knowledge and awareness of outdoor opportunities at Falcon State Park.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility.
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Fort Leaton State Historic Site

Presidio, TX 79845

Housing: Park housing available

Contact:

Rod Trevizo 432-229-3613 rod.trevizo@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley 512-389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP22

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. The intern’s duties will include, but are not limited to, participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. The intern will also assist the office manager with updating and organizing files, answering the phone, providing park information and implementing Fiscal Control measures at Fort Leaton State Historic Site. During the course of the internship, the student will be working with professional Interpreters, Rangers and office Managers with ample opportunity to work independently on various projects. The internship program at Fort Leaton State Historic Site is designed to give an overall experience in the many aspects of managing a state park, to include educating the public about the conservation mission of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, especially as it relates to the fragile Chihuahuan Desert environment and its cultural/historical resources; providing quality customer service; interpretive park tours; the many aspects of facility/equipment maintenance and management; the importance of Fiscal Control and its procedures; recreation management and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

(1) Must have a Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; (4) Some overnight travel may be required.

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Fort Parker State Park

Mexia,TX

Housing: A full hookup campsite is available.

Contact:

Tom Fisher, (254) 562-5751, thomas.fisher@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP23

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration.

The Park Management Intern will perform water quality assessments of our Aquatic Resources. A comparison of Fort Parker Lake and Springfield Lake will be made and assessed. The intern will develop an interpretive program based on water quality of our aquatic resources to address needs of local schools.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college or university.
(2) Must meet program eligibility
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types;

Working Conditions:

400 hours position includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site

228 Park Road 61, Jacksboro, TX 76458, (940) 567-3506

Contact:

Robert Frie, (940) 567-3506 robert.frie@tpwd.state.tx.us
or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: Group facility lodging available (Please call the park for details.)

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP76

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Design, develop and produce a power point presentation and associated interpretive items to be utilized at outreach engagements targeted at non-traditional users to increase their knowledge and awareness of outdoor opportunities at Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site. Explore opportunities to produce a smart phone ‘app’ to interpret the natural / cultural resources available within the park.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required

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Galveston Island State Park

Galveston, TX

Housing: No housing available

Contact:

Trey Goodman, (409) 737-1222, trey.goodman@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP24

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Parks Division. Duties include, but are not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration.

This position will also work with park personnel and regional environmental specialists to develop and implement an invasive species control program to identify and control/eradicate invasive plant species and restore native plant communities within park boundaries.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types;

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Galveston Island State Park

Galveston, Texas

Contact:

Trey Goodman, (409) 737-1222 trey.goodman@tpwd.state.tx us
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: No housing available

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP69

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Parks Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration.

This position will also work with park personnel to design and develop new interpretive and regulatory signage for park facilities and trails.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Garner State Park

Concan, TX

Housing: Park housing available

Contact:

Rick Meyers, (830) 232-6131, rick.meyers@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP25

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Complete Project Review request through Cultural/Natural Resources to establish a sustainable mountain bike trail on 300+/- acres of recently acquired property. GPS and flag potential bike routes and contact and work with San Antonio based mountain bike clubs and retail bike outlets in an effort to acquire volunteers and sponsorship of mountain bike trail installation.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types;

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; (4) Some overnight travel may be required.

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Government Canyon State Natural Area

San Antonio, TX

Contact:

Nic Maloukis, (210) 688-9055, ext. 295, nic.maloukis@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: Park housing available

Title: Park Management Operations Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP26

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of Natural Area staff, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of natural area operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and site administration.

The intern will be involved with multiple aspects of day to day operations in a State Natural Area. Duties include, but are not limited to, participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of natural area operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Intern will assist in visitor services, revenue collection, clerical work, maintenance duties, and will be introduced to the state parks law enforcement program. In addition to daily natural area operations, the intern will be introduced to state natural area development, learning about habitat management for endangered species at a local and regional level, control of exotic and invasive species, and karst resource management. Intern will work closely with Natural Area Interpreters to gain an understanding of interpretive techniques and goals that relate to specific audiences.

Intern should be prepared to complete a trail mapping project utilizing GPS under the direction of Natural Area Interpreters. Project shall be worked on throughout the duration of the internship and results presented at the culmination of the internship. Work/ data should be of high quality, and include photographs and field notes. The data collected will serve as a reference point in future land management and trail planning.

No specific degree program or experience is required, but must have an interest in outdoor recreation management, environmental studies, geography and/or natural and cultural resource research and interpretation. Intern should have well-developed communication skills and be able to work both independently and as a productive team member. Intern should be in good physical health and accustomed to working outside, hiking over rough terrain, and able to withstand high temperatures and inclement weather.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility.
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Government Canyon State Natural Area

San Antonio, TX

Housing: Park housing available

Contact:

John Koepke, (210) 688-9055, ext. 291, john.koepke@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management and Natural Area Trails Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP27

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of Natural Area staff, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration.

The Intern will be involved with multiple aspects of backcountry trail planning, design, construction and maintenance. The Intern will dedicate time researching trail building and construction techniques, as well as in-the-field application of trail construction, maintenance and repair, keeping resource protection and the safety of hikers/bikers as a designated goal. The Intern will work with park staff to collect GIS, GPS and photographic data on trail features, as well as projects pertaining to trail-related inventories and signage. Collected information will serve as a resource for park staff and volunteers in addressing customer needs, public safety and future projects related to trail preservation and resource protection.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types;

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Government Canyon State Natural Area

San Antonio, TX

Contact:

Niki Lake, (210) 688-9055, ext. 292, niki.lake@tpwd.state.tx.us;
James Rice, (210) 688-9055, ext. 294, james.rice@tpwd.state.tx.us;
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: Park housing available

Title: Park Management and Resource Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP28

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Government Canyon Resource Specialist, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Main focus will be to assist with all aspects of natural and cultural resource management. Duties also include (but are not limited to) participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management, facility maintenance and management, interpretation; customer service, and park administration. Intern project will consist of development of monitoring stations and protocols for endangered species at Government Canyon State Natural Area.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Guadalupe River State Park/Honey Creek State Natural Area

Spring Branch, TX

Housing: Park housing is available.

Contact:

Scott Taylor, (830) 438-3437, Scott.taylor@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management or Law Enforcement Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP29

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. In addition to the above mentioned experience this position will design, develop and provide to the park a new interpretive plan for a “camp with a ranger” interpretive experience. All aspects of this new program and associated interpretive items to be utilized during this program will be utilized in the future implementation of this new interpretive experience at Guadalupe River State Park / Honey Creek State natural Area.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Historic Sites & Structures

Austin, TX

Contact:

Cynthia Brandimarte, (512) 389-4464 cynthia.brandimarte@tpwd.state.tx.us
or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: No housing available

Title: Historic Sites & Structures Program Intern (Basic Research)

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP70

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Historic Sites Program Director, the intern will have an opportunity to gain experience conducting on-line research about early Texans who had an impact on the newest State Parks Division’s acquisition, Devils River State Park (south). The intern will work with NewspaperArchives.com and other on-line searches to gather biographies of these individuals. Anyone who is contemplating a major area of study that involves history and requires on-line research capabilities, or anyone interested in genealogy will especially enjoy this internship project. The intern will assist with digital and hard-copy file management. Other related duties as assigned. This is a great opportunity for a student who is able to take advantage of it.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site

El Paso, TX

Housing: Housing or campsite available.

Contact:

Wanda Olszewski 915-857-1135 Wanda.Olszewski@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley 512-389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP30

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. This position will also conduct foot patrols and administer the site’s orientation video for visitors.

Special project: The intern will develop a “traveling trunk” program for Hueco Tanks SPHS: 1) plan and create materials for the trunk that highlight the site’s resources while linking to school curriculum, and 2) implement a plan to administer loans of the trunk and ensure schools, scout groups and other target entities become aware of the program. Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site is located 32 miles northeast of El Paso. The 860-acre site is best known for its extensive collection of Native American pictographs, its unique biota and as a popular rock-climbing venue.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Indian Lodge State Park

Fort Davis, TX

Housing: Park housing available

Contact:

Alfred Tobola, Park Superintendent, (432) 426-3254, alfred.tobola@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Hospitality (Hotel/Restaurant) Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP31

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participate in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of operations and management of a full service motel and restaurant; natural and cultural resource management; activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. The Intern would be assisting the Office Manager and Food Service Manager in the daily operation of the Front Desk with guest reservations, registrations, gift shop management, sales and fiscal control compliance and in the Restaurant with customer service, menu planning, ordering of food and inventory control.

Requirement:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Inks Lake State Park

Burnet, TX 78611

Housing: Campsite with full hook up

Contact:

Terry Young, (512)793-2022, terence.young@tpwd.state.tx.us
OR
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP32

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. As a specific project the Intern will be expected to take the lead in the development of a tree identification guide at Inks Lake State Park. Through the scope of this project the Intern will work closely with the parks management and interpreter in order to gain experience in many aspects of State and Federal government programming. Intern will gain experience in the use of hand and power tools as well as government purchasing, employee supervision, and all necessary documentation and reports required when working with government agencies. This project will encompass research, development, and an operational plan that enhances visitor education and enjoyment of park users in an effort to promote outdoor activities.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

Ten-week position includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel required.

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Inks Lake State Park

Burnet, TX 78611

Housing: Campsite with full hook up

Contact:

Terry Young, (512)793-2022, terence.young@tpwd.state.tx.us
OR
Lori Reiley, (512)389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP33

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. As a specific project the Intern will be expected to take the lead in the development of a pollinator garden at Inks Lake State Park. Through the scope of this project the Intern will work closely with the parks management and interpreter in order to gain experience in many aspects of State and Federal government programming. He/she will gain experience in the use of hand and power tools as well as government purchasing, employee supervision, and all necessary documentation and reports required when working with government agencies. This project will encompass research, development, and an operational plan that enhances visitor education and enjoyment of park users and benefits pollinator insects.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

Ten-week position includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel required.

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Inks Lake State Park

Burnet, TX 78611

Housing: Campsite with full hook up

Contact:

Terry Young, (512) 793-2022, terence.young@tpwd.state.tx.us
OR
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP34

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. As a specific project the Intern will be expected to take the lead in the development of a Monarch Butterfly Way station at Inks Lake State Park. Through the scope of this project the Intern will work closely with the parks management and interpreter in order to gain experience in many aspects of State and Federal government programming. He/she will gain experience in the use of hand and power tools as well as government purchasing, employee supervision, and all necessary documentation and reports required when working with government agencies. This project will encompass research, development, and an operational plan that enhances visitor education and enjoyment of park users and makes an official Monarch Way station registered by the Monarch Watch Program through the University of Kansas.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

Ten-week position includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel required.

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Inks Lake State Park

Burnet, TX 78611

Housing: Campsite with full hook up

Contact:

Terry Young, (512) 793-2022, terence.young@tpwd.state.tx.us
OR
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP35

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. As a specific project the Intern will be expected to take the lead in refurbishing, clearing, and cleaning existing walking/hiking trails at Inks Lake State Park. Through the scope of this project the Intern will work closely with the parks management and interpreter in order to gain experience in many aspects of State and Federal government programming. He/she will gain experience in the use of hand and power tools as well as government purchasing, employee supervision, and all necessary documentation and reports required when working with government agencies. This project will encompass research, development, and an operational plan that enhances visitor education and enjoyment of park users, in an effort to promote outdoor activities.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

Ten-week position includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel required.

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Interpretative Services

Austin, TX

Housing: No housing available

Contact:

Chris Holmes (512) 389-4880, chris.holmes@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Interpretation and Outreach Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP36

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Interpretation Services Program Director, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. The intern will work along sides all aspects of interpretation, planning and outreach for Texas State Parks. Duties will include program development and administration of statewide initiatives as well as assisting in outreach and delivering State Park programs.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform some duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes traditional schedules with hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Lake Arrowhead State Park

Wichita Falls, TX

Housing: Park housing or park campsite available.

Contact:

Keith Gauthier, (940) 528-2211,, keith.gauthier@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP37

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration.

Design, develop and produce a power point presentation and associated interpretive items to be utilized at outreach engagements targeted at the active duty military community to increase their knowledge and awareness of outdoor opportunities at Lake Arrowhead State park.

Design, develop, and produce a two day workshop to teach the fundamentals of camping and outdoor recreation to active duty military personnel and their dependents. .

Duties includes assisting with annual Kid Fish Rodeo and other special outreach events.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Lake Brownwood State Park

Brownwood, TX

Housing: Park housing available

Contact:

John Holland, (325) 784-5223, john.holland@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP38

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Intern will be responsible for assisting with the planning and development of a new mountain bike/hiking trail at Lake Brownwood State Park. Duties will include, but not limited to; locating route, preparing resource clearance documents, coordinating with user groups and park volunteers, mapping, and planning for signage along the trail.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Lake Corpus Christi State Park

Mathis, Texas, 78368

Contact:

David Aviles, (361) 547.2635 david.aviles@tpwd.state.tx.us
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: Park campsite available

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP71

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Provide clerical support to the administrative staff assisting with TXPARKS registrations, field spot checks, weekly reports and filing. Possess a strong desire to work some outdoor hours assisting with development of a strategic plan for implementing a newly proposed Bike trail system in accordance with the Texas Parks and Wildlife natural and cultural resource guidelines. Create and supervise a volunteer base work force in aide for the future development of the proposed bike trail system at Lake Corpus Christi State Park (Mathis, Texas.) Natural and Cultural resource education to volunteers selected. Trail work can be done once a week or as weather permits.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Lake Livingston State Park

Livingston, TX, 77351

Housing: Park campsite or screen shelter available

Contact:

Sheldon Kauitzsch, (936) 365-2201, ext. 253, sheldon.kauitzsh@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP39

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Assistant Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Work with park staff under the direct supervision of the assistant park superintendent to assess and improve the natural resource issues present in Lake Livingston State Park. Specific areas of emphasis would be to give the intern a clear understanding of park operations by performing a variety of duties, and complete a research based project to include either improving fish waste disposal or updating the parks wildfire management plan.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

Mineral Wells, TX

Housing: Park housing available or park campsite available

Contact:

David Owens, (940) 327-8950, david.owens@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP40

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. The Intern will choose one of a list of special projects that have been identified by the park staff. Any one of the projects will benefit Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway and will give the intern the ability to choose a project that will be compatible with the career goals, skills and ability of the intern. The projects include: developing interpretive programs on the subject of bats, Native Americans in the area, Wild Turkey, Insects in the park, archeology stewardship; Photo Scavenger Hunt; Atlatl throwing program; Park geo-tours using GPS; developing an interpretive trail; design interpretive signs for trails; research and develop a Smart Phone app for Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Lake Somerville State Park; Nails Creek Unit

Ledbetter, Texas

Housing: Park housing available Or Park campsite available

Contact:

Heather Heatherly, (979)289-2392, heather.heatherly@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP41

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Site Manager, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Park specific projects will be conducted including an inventory of vegetation in developed areas of Nails Creek followed by removal and planting of appropriate species.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Lake Somerville State Park; Somerville Trailway

Somerville, TX

Housing: Park housing available Or Park campsite available

Contact:

Darrell Fischer, (979)289-2392, Darrell.Fischer@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP42

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Somerville Trailway Site Manager, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Park specific projects will be conducted including planning and installation of trail orientation system and trail facility maintenance along the Somerville Trailway.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Lake Tawakoni State Park

Wills Point, TX

Housing: Park campsite available

Contact:

Donna Garde, Supervisor, (903) 560-7123, ext.27, donna.garde@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management or Park Law Enforcement Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP43

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Special project will be to continue research and development of the tall grass prairie restoration project which began last summer. Project work will include invasive vegetation removal and systematic documentation on the progress of the re-seeded portion of the south prairies at Lake Tawakoni State Park.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

Ten-week position includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel required.

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Lake Texana State Park

Edna, TX. 77957

Housing: Campsite available

Contact:

Jacob Dement, (361)-782-5718 jacob.dement@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP44

Responsibilities & Duties:

This position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. The goal of the internship is to introduce the intern to all aspects of the park field and allow them the opportunity to gain experience, knowledge, and a better understanding of all facets of state park operations and management. The majority of the intern’s time will be split between office duties, maintenance duties, special projects, interpretive activities, special event assistance, professional meeting and training opportunities and workshops. Office Duties include running front desk check-in, helping guests at the drive through windows, customer service and public information dissemination, revenue accounting, and assisting with daily opening and closing procedures. Maintenance needs involve day-use and campsite clean-up, restroom maintenance, tree trimming, grounds up-keep, equipment repair & maintenance, safety meetings/presentations and writing reports and notices. The intern will also assist with interpretive functions and events as well as with park management learning about concessions, contracts with vendors, and purchasing.

Potential Project #1: Design, develop and implement a research and visitor survey project to collect information regarding traditional and non-traditional user groups’ needs in regard to trail use recreation at Lake Texana State Park. Present action ideas to Park Management that explains how to enhance trial use visitation based on data gathered.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

Ten-week position includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; (4) Some overnight travel required.

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Lake Whitney State Park

Whitney, TX

Housing: Park housing available

Contact:

Chris Bishop, (254) 694-3793 and christopher.bishop@tpwd.state.tx.us
OR
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

 

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP45

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Specific projects include: presenting at least 8 educational or interpretive programs based on TPWD Boater Safety Education and Angler Education curricula and / or tiered to Lake Whitney State Park interpretive themes; conducting research and developing an historical guide to the former village of Towash and Towash Native American Indians to direct future park-based interpretive programs; and planning, promoting and facilitating one park-based special event (event them to be coordinated with intern supervisor).

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Martin Creek Lake State Park

Tatum, TX

Housing: Park housing available

Contact:

Lee M. Roberts (903) 836-2525, lee.roberts@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP46

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. The intern will be responsible for developing a site specific interpretive program relating to the placement of Trammel’s Trace in the park and surrounding areas related to the Trace’s importance to this area.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Martin Dies, Jr. State Park

Jasper, TX

Housing: Park housing available inside the park or park campsite available.

Contact:

David Weeks, (409) 384-5231, David.Weeks@tpwd.state.etx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern/Trail Ranger (Park Management or Law Enforcement Intern)

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP47

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration.

The summer intern project proposal will include research and design of interpretive signage for new trailheads, development of new interpretive program for the wetlands areas, and identify and label plants to correspond to the existing plant guide. Intern will assist Park Naturalist with weekly Interpretive Programs, special events, and the monthly Guided Canoe Trip. The summer intern will assist with maintenance of the new and existing trails and assist with the upkeep of the paddling trails and related equipment.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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McKinney Falls State Park

Austin, TX

Housing: No housing available

Contact:

David Shirley, (512) 243-1643, ext..222, david.shirley@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management or Law Enforcement Intern (2 positions)

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP48

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Internship project will be to assist the Interpretation/Outreach Ranger with daily operation of the Summer 2012 MFSP Junior Ranger Day Camp.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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McKinney Falls State Park

Austin, TX

Housing: No housing available

Contact:

David Shirley, (512) 243-1643, ext. 222, david.shirley@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management or Law Enforcement Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP49

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Internship project will be to develop an automated inventories for parts and supplies for vehicles, equipment, and facility maintenance and repairs, and a spreadsheet or database of facilities for tracking maintenance and repairs.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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McKinney Falls State Park

Austin, TX

Housing: No housing available

Contact:

David Shirley, (512) 243-1643, ext. 222, david.shirley@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management or Law Enforcement Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP50

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Internship project will be to develop a Littering Awareness program intended to inform park visitors of the problems associated with littering and other non-point source pollution, conduct programs and informal contacts with visitors regarding littering and its impact on the park.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Meridian State Park

173 PK Rd 7, Meridian, TX 76665

Contact:

Adrian Smith, (254) 435-2536 adrian.smith@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: Park campsite or screen shelter will be available for the Intern if requested.

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP77

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration.

Additionally…a park specific project for identifying, designing, developing and constructing specific “Points of Interest” markers be installed at select locations on the Nature Trails. These markers will be GPS marked and have corresponding locations indicated on a trail map. Currently, the trail system at Meridian is undergoing repair and upgrade and need to include these points of interest (POI’s) with informative and descriptive identifiers to include indigenous as-well-as protected/endangered flora and fauna (i.e. Mexican Buckeye, Scarlet Leather Flower, Golden Cheek Warbler, Ash Juniper, Shinnery Oak etc) to name a few. This will educate the public to increase their knowledge and awareness of our regions flora and fauna specific to Meridian State Park and relay that information to our park visitors thus enhancing and increasing the overall positive experience of our hiking trail system. If time allows…to accompany each POI, the intern will be assisted in the construction and installation of “rest benches” at selected POI locations along the trail to offer a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy these sites. Trail repair and upgrade is being accomplished through a federal grant program and should resume in FY13, the POI’s need to be developed and installed prior to their return.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required

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Monahans Sandhills State Park

Monahans, TX

Housing: No housing available

Contact:

David Dotter, (432) 943-2092, david.dotter@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP51

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Park specific special project that intern will be performing would be to design, develop and produce a power point presentation and associated interpretive items to be utilized at outreach engagements targeted at the local community members to increase their knowledge and awareness of the unique ecosystem of Monahans Sandhills State Park emphasizing the need for protecting this habitat.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Palo Duro Canyon State Park

11450 Park Rd 5, Canyon, TX 79015

Contact:

Bernice Blasingame, (806) 488-2227 bernice.blasingame@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: No housing available, intern has an option to stay in a Park campsite.

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP78

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Assist with the design and implementation of a self guided interpretative trail. Assist with the design of interpretive trailhead kiosks. Assist with interpretive step-on bus tours and other interpretive programs to increase the public’s knowledge and awareness of outdoor opportunities at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. G.P.S. and map current trail system at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Assist with park operations in general maintenance and visitor services.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required

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Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites

La Grange, Texas

Contact:

Dennis Smith, (979)968-5658 email: DennisEdd.Smith@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: No housing available

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP52

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility and equipment maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Responsibilities include compiling and creating a comprehensive inventory of park equipment and vehicle maintenance logs to ensure equipment and vehicle maintenance is current and up to date; update Standard Operating Procedures for equipment usage; and assist in completing current projects as needed.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Mother Neff State Park

Moody, Texas 76557

Contact:

Leah Huth, (254) 853-2389 leah.huth@tpwd.state.tx.us
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: Park Host Campsite (water, Electric, and Sewer) available

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP72

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Conduct oral history of individuals that were associated with Mother Neff State Park during the construction and early operation of the first state park of Texas. Conduct three Leave No Trace Camps.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Parrie Haynes Ranch State Park

Killeen, Texas

Contact:

Rodney Franklin, 254-867-7961 Rodney.franklin@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: Park housing available

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP53

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Region 5 Director, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Intern will be responsible for assisting with the planning and development of an outdoor educational curriculum at Parrie Haynes Ranch State Park. Duties will include, but not limited to; site and activity coordination, development of lesson plan, coordinating with user groups and park volunteers.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Pedernales Falls State Park

Johnson City, TX

Housing: Park housing available

Contact:

Bill McDaniel, william.mcdaniel@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management or Law Enforcement Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP54

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Help GPS and map potential equestrian and mountain biking trails.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Purtis Creek State Park

Eustace, TX

Housing: Park housing available

Contact:

Mendy Davis, (903) 425-2332, mendy.davis@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP55

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Research, develop, and establish trails and locations to implement duck hunting blinds to be used in the proposed FY13 Youth Water Fowl hunts at Purtis Creek State Park. Coordination efforts and Project Review Tasks will be under the direction of Regional Wildlife Biologist, Law Enforcement, Maintenance, Natural and Cultural Resource personnel.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some

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Ray Roberts Lake State Park Complex

Isle Du’ Bois Unit, Pilot Point, TX 76258

Housing: Campsite available

Contact:

Patrick Schutz, (940) 686-2148, ext..254, patrick.schutz@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Natural Resource Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP56

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Complex Resource Specialist/Greenbelt Manager, this position will serve as the Natural Resource Management Intern for the Ray Roberts Lake Complex (11 Park Units total). This is an unpaid internship for the State Park Division. Duties involve assisting with various assignments of natural resource management which may include, herbicide application in the park’s prairie and wetland areas, shredding prairies, manual removal of trees, and controlling invasive species. Other duties include reporting information/data for all natural and cultural resource clearances needed for park project planning, assisting with ongoing natural resource projects, and monitoring cultural resource areas. Assists with park interpretive programs, park promotion, and volunteer recruitment. Performs duties that include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; facility maintenance and management; trail maintenance and management; customer service; and park administration. Periodically attends meetings with private landowners, community organizations, and other state and federal agencies. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and branch rules, regulations, and procedures. Special project will include design, complete, and present Invasive Species Management Plan for Ray Roberts Lake Complex.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Ray Roberts Lake State Park Complex

Isle du Bois Unit, Pilot Point, TX

Contact:

Mark Stewart, (940) 686-2148, mark.stewart@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: Campsite available.

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP57

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Special project will include Facility Management Information System updates.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Ray Roberts Lake State Park Complex

Johnson Branch Unit, Valley View, TX

Housing: Temporary housing may be available on site (based on availability). Campsite available.

Contact:

Shawn Bengtson, (940) 637-2294, shawn.bengtson@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP58

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Special project will include Facility Management Information System updates.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Ray Roberts Lake State Park Complex

Johnson Branch Unit, Valley View, TX

Housing: Temporary housing may be available on site (based on availability). Campsite available.

Contact:

Greg Waller (940) 637-2294, gregory.waller@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Law Enforcement Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP59

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Lead Park Peace Officer, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of State Park Law Enforcement operations, natural and cultural resource protection, criminal investigation, the enforcement of parks regulations, and Texas state law with additional duties as assigned. Special project will develop and compile database of law enforcement and emergency first responders in the Ray Roberts Lake Area to assist park personnel with communications during emergency situations.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Ray Roberts Lake State Park (Texas Outdoor Family)

Pilot Point, Texas

Contact:

Lindsey Davis, (512) 581-8173 lindsey.davis@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: No housing available

Title: Texas Outdoor Family Program Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP60

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Outdoor Education and Outreach Coordinator, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the Texas Outdoor Family program in the State Parks Division. This internship supports the Outdoor Education Specialists in planning, delivering and evaluating Texas Outdoor Family programs at State Parks. Serves as a backup instructor and assists with outdoor education programs. Helps promote Texas Outdoor Family programs through local/regional outreach and development of marketing programs. Assists with maintenance and storage of all outdoor equipment necessary to deliver Texas Outdoor Family programs. Assists in other outdoor education programs such as the Texas Geocache Challenge. Performs special projects including creating PowerPoint presentations for outdoor programs and trainings. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and branch rules, regulations, and procedures. Note: Position office located in the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Outdoor Education Office. Overnight travel required (camping in tents at State Parks) will depart from this office with the Outdoor Education Specialists.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Overnight travel required (camping in tents in State Parks) a minimum of 5 weekends.

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San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

La Porte, Texas

Contact:

Beth Tragus, (281) 479-2431 ext 244 beth.tragus@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: No housing available

Title: Park Management Intern (2)

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP61

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Assists in interpretive and education programs, including as a counselor in the “Habitats and History” Summer Day Camp. Intern will participate in setup, session instruction, and camp breakdown, and will be responsible for the safety of 3rd - 7th grade youth. Interpretive duties will include assisting with outdoor interpretive activities (canoeing, fishing, archery, hiking, etc.). Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Sheldon Lake State Park

Houston, TX

Housing: Park housing is available

Contact:

Robert Comstock, (281) 456-2800,robert.comstock@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP62

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Intern will implement invasive species control techniques and vegetation management practices as well as land management methods in support of the prairie restoration project and the parks lake management plan. The Intern will work with the parks resource ranger using frog logging equipment to document base line populations of the crawfish frog (Rana areolata) This project in coordination with the Houston Zoo will determine if Rana areolata is present in the ponds restored prairie. A presentation of this work will be developed and given to other Region 4 parks Interns at the Regional office at the end of the work term. The intern will be expected to manage his/her time effectively and contribute ideas to projects at Sheldon Lake State Park.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types

Working Conditions:

Ten-week position includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel required.

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State Parks Historic Sites Program

Austin, TX

Housing: No housing available

Contact:

Angela Reed, (512) 389-8818, angela.reed@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Historic Sites & Structures Program Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP63

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Historic Sites Program Director, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. The Intern will coordinate various social media content about the Civilian Conservation Corps; build on annotated bibliography of books in the CCC and Historic Sites library; research and order additional history and CCC books; enter CCC content into Google Earth for agency mobile applications; provide research and administrative assistance in developing reports and manuscripts about CCC history; assist with digital and hard-copy file management. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform some duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes traditional schedules with hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; Some overnight travel may be required.

 

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Strawn Area State Park

Strawn, Texas

Contact:

Rodney Franklin, 254-867-7961 Rodney.franklin@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: Park housing is not available at this time.

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP64

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Region 5 Director, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Intern will be responsible for assisting with the planning and development of an interim management/operational plan for the newly undeveloped Strawn Area State Park. Duties will include, but not limited to; scouting the park area, identifying boundaries, site clean-up, coordinating with user groups and park volunteers, mapping, and planning for signage.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Texas Outdoor Family

Austin, Texas

Contact:

Lindsey Davis, (512) 581-8173 lindsey.davis@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: No housing available

Title: Texas Outdoor Family Program Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP65

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Outdoor Education and Outreach Coordinator, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the Texas Outdoor Family program in the State Parks Division. This internship supports the Outdoor Education Specialists in planning, delivering and evaluating Texas Outdoor Family programs at State Parks. Serves as a backup instructor and assists with outdoor education programs. Helps promote Texas Outdoor Family programs through local/regional outreach and development of marketing programs. Assists with maintenance and storage of all outdoor equipment necessary to deliver Texas Outdoor Family programs. Assists in other outdoor education programs such as the Texas Geocache Challenge. Performs special projects including creating PowerPoint presentations for outdoor programs and trainings. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and branch rules, regulations, and procedures. Overnight required to participate overnight travel with the Outdoor Education Specialists with tent camping in State Parks.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Overnight travel required (camping in tents in State Parks) a minimum of 5 weekends.

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Tyler State Parks

Tyler, TX

Housing: Park housing available

Contact:

Josh Raines, (903) 597-5338, josh.raines@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP66

Responsibilties & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. The intern will develop an interpretive animal and plant identification guide. This guide will assist the park visitors and staff in increasing their knowledge and education of the abundant species found at Tyler State Park. This interpretive guide will also help to convey the Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments management practices and how these preserve the natural resources for the present and the future generations.

Requirements:

(1) Intern must have a minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site

Republic of Texas State Historic Site Complex, Washington, Texas

Contact:

Bill Irwin, 936/878-2214 ext. 226, william.irwin@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or
Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us

Housing: Park Campsite available

Title: Park Management Intern

Posting Number: 12-01-003

Position Reference Number: SP67

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. Duties include, but not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; natural and cultural resource management activities; facility maintenance and management; interpretation; customer service; and park administration. Identify, research and collect resources pertaining to the history of Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. The Intern will develop a bibliography and collection of primary sources to be used in the development of a Park Centennial Exhibit.

Requirements:

(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform duties outdoors in all weather types.

Working Conditions:

10-12 week position (may be reduced/extended as needed) includes non-traditional schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; Some overnight travel may be required.

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