Individual Placement - Interpretation Participant at Devils Tower

Position Summary 

Join a team of dedicated rangers working to help visitors appreciate, understand, and appropriately enjoy Devils Tower National Monument and the Black Hills. You'll expand your personal knowledge and skills by learning about the park and sharing this information with visitors. In this position, you will provide interpretive, orientation and safety information at the visitor center (50%) you will learn how to design, develop, and present interpretive programs (5%) and rove trails (20%). The remaining responsibilities will be as directed by your supervisor.

Recreational Opportunities: Hiking trails meander for approximately 8 miles (12.1 km) through Devils Tower National Monument. The popular 1.3 mile (2 km) paved Tower Trail circles Devils Tower itself. Other longer trails traverse tranquil forests and meadows in the monument. Technical rock climbing is allowed in the monument. All persons planning to climb or scramble above the boulder field are required to register before and check in after a climb. The Northern Plains Indians believe¬†Devils Tower is a sacred site. Out of deference to American Indian views, there is a voluntary climbing closure during the month of June. The town of¬†Hulett (9 miles) provides gas and groceries, while major services are available in Sundance (30 miles¬†), or Spearfish, SD (50 miles).

Location

Devils Tower, WY

Schedule 

January 12, 2026 - March 27, 2026 (11 week backfill)

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

In this position, you will provide interpretive, orientation and safety information at the visitor center (50%) you will learn how to design, develop, and present interpretive programs (5%) and rove trails (20%). The remaining responsibilities will be as directed by your supervisor.

Marginal Duties 

Assisting with light custodial tasks in the visitor center (e.g., tidying up brochure racks, sweeping floors).

Supporting special events or educational outreach activities as needed.

Shadowing other staff or departments (e.g., resource management, maintenance) for cross-training opportunities.

Required Qualifications 

• Valid driver’s license
• Personal vehicle
• Required to provide greater access to additional recreational opportunities
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
• Willingness and ability to work well independently and as a team.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. (day pack/bags of equipment)
• Ability to assist and engage with the public. •
• A positive attitude

This SCA position does not hold legal authorities to issue Public Lands Corps hiring status but because we are a qualified conservation corps, up to 520 service hours may still count towards earning the PLC hiring authority. You will need a full completion second term of service to earn 120 additional hours of relevant work under a Task Agreement which does invoke the necessary Public Lands Corps legal authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Shared housing provided on site.

Compensation  

• $500 - weekly living allowance*
• $25 weekly commuting allowance (for basic amenities) *
• $1,100 to/from travel allowance (paid one time on the first payroll) *
• All-Weather Uniform
• Shared housing provided on site.
• Personal Program Coordinator
• 24-7 Incident Response Support

*All allowances subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes

Personal Vehicle Information

Required (to access basic amenities)

Additional Benefits 

Interpretive Skills

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where people may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 

 Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.