Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

Huron-Clinton Metroparks (Intern) Interpretive Services in Shelby Township, Michigan

PAY RATE:  $12.45 per hour – High School/College Freshman or Sophomore / $14.30 per hour – College Junior or Senior /  $16.85 per hour – College Graduate Studies

Eligible part-time employees will receive up to a $3.75 per hour retention bonus for all hours worked from Memorial Day through Labor Day. For details click here (https://www.metroparks.com/job-opportunities/#MORETHANAJOB) .

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the direction of District Interpretive Services Supervisor or the Farm Center Interpretive Supervisor, this position will observe, help and eventually present public programs or portions of programs, learn front line registrations and speaking with visitors. This position may learn best practices in animal care, trail work, gardening and invasive species removal.   This position performs a variety of professional and technical duties related to interpretive programs and operation of nature centers, farms, and museums for assigned district.

To qualify for a college internship:

  • Students must be enrolled as a student in an accredited college or university and provide proof of enrollment upon hire.

  • Students who are not currently enrolled in school due to summer break must provide proof of continued future enrollment (e.g. enrollment in the fall will qualify).

  • Students must perform work that is related to their formal academic program.

  • College interns must provide the company with all the guidelines required by their educational institution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Observe and conduct interpretive presentations to students, families, summer camps, and the general public.

  • Work a varied schedule, work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, am or pm shifts, and in any type of weather.

  • Register groups and individuals for programs, prepare and send out correspondence, and arrange other school/group visit logistics.

  • Welcome and interact with casual park visitors and answer inquiries in person and via telephone, e-mail.

  • Maintenance of indoor facilities and outdoor spaces, including captive animal and trail maintenance, as needed.

  • May assist with special events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Enrolled in a college or university with a concentration in nature interpretation, environmental education, biology or natural resources management, or a related field.

  • A strong commitment to interpretation, conservation, and the environment.

  • Must maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

  • May be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs, including special events, evenings, weekends & holidays.

  • Ability to perform essential duties.

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