BENTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is recruiting for Student Trainee Intern Positions (Pathways Interns) for the 2025 recreation season.
The Pathways Internship Program provides paid opportunities to explore federal careers while still in school. Additionally, Pathways Interns may be non-competitively converted to a permanent or term (1-4 years) position if program requirements are met.
Specific information regarding these positions and how to apply will be available at an open house event at the Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center January 8, 2025 at 2 p.m. and again on January 10, 2025 at 10 a.m. Vacancies can be found at www.usajobs.gov/job/823625500.
Individuals selected for these positions will be required to report for duty immediately after completion of the Spring 2025 semester and continue until the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester. The positions require the students to work a 40-hour per week schedule, including day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Basic requirements and qualifications for these positions include:
- High School graduate
- Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a technical or vocational school, 2 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
- Good academic standing with a cumulative 2.0 grade point average
- Transcripts and/or proof of enrollment/acceptance letter
- Detailed resume showing eligibility for the position
- U.S. Citizenship
- Minimum 18 years old
- Required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement
For further information, contact the Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center at 618-724-2493 or email RendInfo-MVS@usace.army.mil.
Updates can be found on the Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center Facebook page.
