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Arkansas State Parks Historic Preservation Participant Conservation Begins Here. Position Dates: August 11, 2025- November 11, 2025 Position Location: Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park About Us: The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, community green spaces, and much more across the country. Position Description: Join the staff at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park in their efforts to preserve Arkansas's rich and varied history. Job tasks will vary but may include: Key Duties: Cataloging artifacts or archival collections, historical research, interviewing and transcribing oral histories, and developing and presenting educational programs. Marginal Duties: Giving guided tours of historical facilities, and other related tasks. Specific job tasks include restructuring the Morrow House, a 19th-century log structure that served as a Confederate Army headquarters, inventorying and digitizing Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park History, and inventorying a collection of items from the United Daughters of the Confederacy. To qualify for an internship, an applicant must meet the following criteria: Be a full-time student in good standing at an Arkansas college/university at the time of application. Have declared a degree of study. Have completed 60 hours of college credit by the time the internship begins. Be an Arkansas resident paying in-state tuition. Maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. Demonstrate coursework or knowledge related to work area. Be at least 18 years of age. Pass a criminal background check. Have reliable on-site transportation. Priority will be given to interns from universities who provide course credit hours for internships. Selected interns will coordinate directly with their universities to obtain credit for their work. Member Benefits: A one-time travel grant of $1,100 for round-trip transportation to the internship site. A weekly subsistence allowance of $360 during the internship period. An approved uniform. Housing Information: Local Candidates Only; No housing available. Intern Benefits: Living Allowance: $500 per week. Commuter Allowance: $50 per week. Other: It is our strong belief that equal opportunity for all members is central to the continued success of our programs. We will not discriminate against an applicant because of race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, physical disability, mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity characteristics or expressions in selections, terminations, and or recommendations. Opportunity is provided to all applicants on the basis of qualifications and program requirements. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants during the selection process and to members during service. 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. Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description. Student Conservation Association (SCA)

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