Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve – Interpretation and Education Internship

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Interpretation and Education Intern

Northwest Youth Corps – Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

Arco, ID

Summary: The National Park Service is recruiting two interns starting May 2024 to provide educational and interpretation assistance at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (CRMO). The members will serve with the interpretive and education teams within the Visitor Services Division. The park anticipates over 325,000 visitors this summer. It is the Centennial Year (100 years since our founding) and we will be having lots of fun events to celebrate. For more info check out: go.nps.gov/CRMO100

About Northwest Youth Corps (NYC):

Northwest Youth Corps was created in 1984 to offer teenagers and young adults an education-based, work experience modeled after the historic Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930’s. Today, we serve over 1,000 youth and young adults each year across a four-state region who restore critical habitat, build trails, lead volunteers, educate youth, and respond to local and national disasters.                                                                                                           

Duties and Responsibilities: Major duties are related to learning and working alongside personnel in visitor services at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (CRMO). The intern will communicate with the public about the natural and cultural resources of CRMO, staff the visitor center and provide orientation and information about CRMO and the National Park Service including recreational opportunities and park regulations.  

Specific activities include: 

  • Staffing visitor center front desk.
  • Researching the natural and cultural resources of CRMO.
  • Roving trails and contacting visitors.

Required Qualifications: 

  • Ability to work outdoors, hike, and assist the public in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground.
  • Willingness to work as part of a team in an outdoor setting.
  • Ability to give direction and talk to the public.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • A positive, can-do, helpful attitude.

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Knowledge of Northern Rocky Mountain and Snake River Plain natural resources and plants, including geology, volcanology, astronomy
  • College coursework in Natural Sciences, Parks & Recreation, Psychology, English or Education.
  • Experience with professional social media, including short video creation and editing.
  • Experience in presenting informational or educational talks to the general public.

Duty Location: 

Duties are performed within the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in Arco, ID.

Terms of Employment: 

  • Intern will complete the 16- or 20-week program from May 2024 to August 2024. The member will average 40 hours of labor per week, minus holidays.
  • Interns are responsible for providing their own food. Personal transportation needed. Housing may be available.

Benefits:

  • Interns will earn $8,960 prorated monthly throughout the 16-week term of service.
  • Interns will earn $11,200 prorated monthly throughout the 20-week term of service.

HOW TO APPLY

Application Instructions

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received. 

Type of position: Individual Placement 

Service Dates May 2024 – August 2024

Length of Term: 16 Weeks (minimum of 640 hours) or 20 Weeks

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships

Please select “Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve – Interpretation and Education Internship” when applying.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach Idaho Conservation Corps Internship Program Coordinator Matt Schlegel at matthews@idahocc.org, or Craters of the Moon Visitor Center Manager Catherine Orland at Catherine_Orland@nps.gov.

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

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