Individual Placement - Interpretation and Education Participant

Position Summary 

The Participant will assist park staff at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park by providing accurate information on park resources, directions, special events, park safety, and by providing interpretive programs to the public. As a result, the individual placement will provide visitors with an opportunity to have a safe, enjoyable, and educational park experience.

Location 

Johnson City, TX

Schedule 

September 7, 2026 - March 5, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

The Individual will be an integral member of the park’s Interpretation team by assisting in offering excellent customer service and interpretive opportunities to park visitors. Main tasks include:

• Meet and greet visitors
• Answer visitor questions related to park resources, history and legacy of Lyndon B. Johnson, Texas Hill Country, and other related topics.
• Use brochures/maps/handouts to answer questions involved about resources in or near the park. Restock Park literature when needed.
• Explain Junior Ranger program and provide workbooks. Lead Junior Ranger Badge ceremony.
• Assist staff in offering formal or informal interpretive programming in Johnson City and/or LBJ Ranch. Programs will focus on park resources and the history associated with Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park.
• Assist with interpretive demonstrations and special events.
• Assist with staffing both visitor center (Johnson City & LBJ Ranch)
• Assist in opening and closing visitor centers.

Marginal Duties 

• Assist with securing facilities
• Identify and report safety concerns
• Have a valid driver license, able to operate a vehicles
• Assist and support Ed programs

Required Qualifications 

• Be friendly, outgoing, and patient
• Have a welcoming and professional demeanor
• Be able and willing to learn about the history of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, President Johnson, “Lady Bird” Johnson, and the president’s family.
• Be able to follow National Park Service environmental & historic preservation rules
• Enjoys working with the public
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Comfortable working with small and large groups
• Works well both as a team and independently
• Has an interest in history, education, and the environment

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps 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 served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Required to attain background suitability to work with students
• Public speaking

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

• Shared housing private room accommodations available, intern pays directs with SCA stipend funds.

Compensation  

• Living Allowance: $600/week
• Housing Allowance: $660/month (7 payments)
• Relocation Allowance: $1,100 (paid once)

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

Personal Vehicle Information

• Required

Additional Benefits 

• Defensive Driving Training
• First Aid/CPR
• Interpretive Skills
• AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement 

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