Position Summary

The Engineering Program Assistant will support El Yunque National Forest’s
Hurricane Recovery Program and engineering projects by assisting with ERFO
implementation, facility assessments, and project coordination. The member will
work closely with the Engineering Staff Officer and team to support planning,
documentation, meeting coordination, and field activities. This project aims to
strengthen engineering operations, improve infrastructure recovery, and enhance
sustainable recreation across the forest. The member will help streamline
communication, compile technical information, and contribute to project
management tasks that support long‑term forest resilience. Through this role,
participants gain hands‑on engineering, administrative, and field experience
while supporting critical recovery and restoration goals at El Yunque National
Forest.

Hosting Organization

El Yunque National Forest

Location

Rio Notable, PR

* This position is primarily in a front country setting where emergency
services are accessible, but may be delayed by 1-2 hours.



SCA Members
regularly interact with members of the public. Access to public
transportation at work site is limited or not possible. Cell phone reception
maybe limited, spotty, or not available.
* This position may conduct work in a front country setting where emergency
services are accessible, but may be delayed by 1-2 hours. Access to public
transportation at work site is limited or not possible. Cell phone reception
is limited, spotty, or not available.
* This position may conduct work in a backcountry setting where emergency
services are limited and may be delayed by several hours to days. Access to
public transportation at work site is not possible. Cell phone reception is
limited, spotty, or not available.

Schedule

September 7, 2026 - January 29, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Directly work with the Engineering Staff Officer; Coordinate and record minutes
(note taker) for the Engineering team

📌 El Yunque National Forest Engineering Placement (Puerto Rico)
🏢 Student Conservation Association
📍 Puerto Rico