Individual Placement- Recreation Program at Tygart Lake

Job description

Position Summary Tygart Lake, located in Taylor County, West Virginia, is a 1,750-acre reservoir formed by the Tygart Dam, constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1935 and 1938. The project's primary goals are to provide flood protection for the Tygart River Valley, Monongahela, and upper Ohio Rivers, as well as to augment streamflow for navigation and water supply during low-water seasons. The lake is a popular destination for various recreational activities such as fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, and camping, with Tygart Lake State Park nearby also offering a lodge, cabins, and campsites. Interns may be engaged in natural resource management, maintaining recreational facilities, shoreline management, environmental education, and working with partners like the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for wildlife and fisheries management. Location: Grafton, WV: Schedule: May 11, 2026 - August 28, 2026 Key Duties and Responsibilities: Support public recreational activities. - Implement the Corps Water Safety Program. - Protect and preserve natural resources. - Provide interpretive assistance through direct and indirect contacts, both on and off-site. - Update...