The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Carlyle Lake Project is pleased to announce the opening of applications for multiple Pathways Internship positions for the upcoming recreation season. This initiative is designed to attract dedicated individuals who plan to or are actively pursuing a career in Natural Resources, Biological Sciences, Outdoor Recreation, Law Enforcement, Communications, Agriculture, or related fields. A seminar to learn more about these positions, answer questions, and learn how to apply through USA Jobs will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in the Carlyle Lake Project Office at 801 Lake Road Carlyle, IL 62231.

The Pathways Internships will be available for currently enrolled college students and graduating high school seniors. These positions will be in the areas of Interpretive Services, Visitor Assistance, Facilities/Grounds Maintenance, and Environmental Stewardship. During the summer term, employees will work a full time, 40-hour schedule and may be required to work a combination of days, nights, weekends, and holiday shifts. Applications will be accepted until February 18, 2025. Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/828957500 for detailed information and submission guidelines. The announcement number is CERG256174052184PI.

Basic Requirements and Qualifications are:

• Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate, or professional school, at a qualifying educational institution on a half-time or full-time basis pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
• Minimum education requirement of high school diploma or GED by 31 May 2025.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Subject to drug testing requirements.
• Good academic standing with a cumulative 2.0 grade point average.
• Transcripts and proof of enrollment/acceptance letter.
• Detailed resume showing eligibility for this position.
• Required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

For more information, please contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at (618) 594-2484 Option 3 or email carlyle.lake@usace.army.mil.