Education and Interpretation Intern - Shenandoah National Park (VA) Job at Conservation Legacy, Luray, VA

bGwwSzNjaTZvL3JRUTA0MU5KZVhLNmpFVUE9PQ==
  • Conservation Legacy
  • Luray, VA

Job Description

Title:  Education and Interpretation Individual Placements at Shenandoah National Park

Positions Available:  2 Internships

Position Dates:  March 6th, 2023- September 15th, 2023 OR April 17th, 2023– October 27th, 2023 (28 weeks)

Pay Rate:  $500/week + shared housing + AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of 900 hr term

Status:  40 hours/week, Full-Time/Temporary

Contact :  accrecruiting@conservationlegacy.org

 

Position Summary:

The Education and Interpretation Individual Placement is an internship position based at Shenandoah National Park (SHEN) in Virginia. Interns may work out of Dickey Ridge Visitor Center (North District, mile 4.6), Byrd Visitor Center (Central District, mile 51) or the Education Office (Park Headquarters). The Individual Placement (IP) will work with and report directly to National Park Service Staff.

 

Interpretation and Education Individual Placements are responsible for preparing and presenting programs for the general public and educational groups including guided walks and hikes, interpretive talks, Junior Ranger programs, curriculum-based education programs, and illustrated evening programs on the Park's interpretive themes (wildlife, geology, ecology, history, climate change, ecology). In addition, IPs will prepare and present recorded virtual programs and live distance learning programs for delivery on the internet. These programs are presented in a diversity of Park locations including amphitheaters, trails, visitor centers, and historic buildings. Regular public interaction and public speaking will be a requirement. Interns also staff visitor centers and provide information and informal interpretation to visitors during fixed station and roving assignments.

Why work here

Be the face of Shenandoah National Park

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Internship, Remote job, Afternoon shift,

Similar Jobs

Rush Homes

Bookkeeper Job at Rush Homes

 ...Bookkeeper Location: Lynchburg, VA. Salary: $40,040 - $55,120 , commensurate with experience. Benefits : Health, dental, vision & life insurance; retirement plan with employer match; generous paid time off; professional development opportunities. Send... 

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Climbing Arborist Job at The Davey Tree Expert Company

 ...while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services. We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day! Divisional... 

The Contractor Consultants

Assistant Operations Job at The Contractor Consultants

 ...80,000 per year Industry: Petroleum Construction (Retail Gas Stations) Location: Birmingham, AL Job Overview Northstar Petro...  ...with per diem and housing (when applicable) Schedule Full-Time - Monday through Friday Saturday work as needed (lighter days... 

Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Ra...

Broadcast Manager & Labor Counsel (Chicago Local) Job at Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Ra...

 ...responsible for the negotiation, administration, member outreach and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements for radio and television stations as well as related arbitration and NLRB work for those agreements in the region serviced by the Chicago Local. (This... 

San Diego County Credit Union

Entry Level Bank Teller Job at San Diego County Credit Union

 ...include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Monday: 10:30am/2:30pm Tuesday: Off Wednesday-Saturday: 10:30am/2:30pm...