Open Talent Pool (Recreation & Natural Resources)

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Small deeds make great acts!

Help provide recreation opportunities and stewardship of natural resources for the American public

The Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District operates 18 lake and river projects with a variety of recreation and natural resource programs. Now accepting applications for current and future volunteer positions in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa . Jobs are big and small, long and short-term, skilled and unskilled, physical and nonphysical. Examples could include :

• Park Operations & Maintenance : visitor services, campground registrations, fee handling, custodians, carpentry, painting, landscape/mowing, tree clearing, trail work, equipment operation, etc.
• Environmental Stewardship : habitat restoration, invasive species removal, wildlife/site monitoring, land/cover surveying, mapping/GIS, tree/other plantings, environmental compliance, water quality monitoring, etc.
• Education & Outreach : prepare/present programs and displays, develop publications, tour guiding, school & other off-site visits, etc.
• Administration : office/clerical, record keeping, customer service, graphic design, GIS, etc.
• Special Events & Service Requirements : public special events, group projects, community service hours, job shadow, etc.

Interested candidates should provide details regarding:

• location / region desired
• type of work desired
• availability and duration desired
• if lodging (campsite) is desired
• skills & experience offered

For location information visit: https://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/

Some positions may require a driver's license, background check, or other clearances

Start Date - 2025-04-01

End Date - 2025-10-31