Internship Opportunity

This internship is designed to allow college students and recent graduates to explore all facets of a career with Arkansas State Parks, specifically focusing on the hospitality industry. Interns will assist with various areas of hospitality and lodging operations, including visitor services, housekeeping, maintenance, and interpretation.

Location: Paragould, AR

Schedule: June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Visitor services, including providing information in person and on the phone, helping guests plan their experiences, creating reservations, facilitating arrivals, and giving safety information;
• Lodging facility maintenance, including cleaning, preventive maintenance, inventorying amenities;
• Facilitating guest experiences, such as assisting with guided hikes, kayak tours, or other outdoor recreation programs;
• Research and propose an improvement to the guest experience

Marginal Duties:

• Learn about the impact of tourism on the economy of Arkansas;
• Visit with the Office of Outdoor Recreation;
• Visit Marketing & Revenue Department;
• Visit Communications Department;
• Facility Care

Required Qualifications:

• Be a full-time student in good standing at an Arkansas college/university at the time of application.
• Be an Arkansas resident paying in-state tuition.
• Have completed 60 hours of college credit by the time the internship begins.
• Have declared a degree of study.
• Maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
• Demonstrate coursework or knowledge related to work area.
• Have reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have a declared major in Parks & Recreation, Hospitality, Business, or another field related to parks
• Attend a university who will provide course credit for completion of internship

Hours: 40 per week

Living Accommodations: No living accommodations provided.

Compensation:

• Living allowance - $500/week
• Commuting allowance - $50/week

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

Personal Vehicle Information: Recommended

Additional Benefits:

• 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.