Education Program Volunteer Cabrillo National Monument (San Diego, CA)
Location:
San Diego, CA 92106
Position Description
Are you a teacher, retired teacher or pursuing a career in teaching? Do you want to learn how to use national parks as living classrooms? Have you ever wanted to volunteer or work for your national parks? Do you love the history? Do you enjoy sharing your passion for the environment? Do you enjoy working with children? Are you interested in learning about and sharing your knowledge of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, Kumeyaay uses of native plants, Coastal Sage Scrub, tidepool plant and wildlife? If you answered yes, then Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego’s National Park, invites you to help young people make intellectual and emotional connections with Cabrillo NM as a Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) in the Division of Interpretation and Education, presenting curriculum-based education programs to school groups and helping the park’s education program. Once a week for 3 hours. School year begins October 14, 2008 until mid-June 2008. Training dates are to be announced. Free of charge!! Uniform will be provided. No housing or RV hook- ups available. Day use only park, 9 to 5 PM.
Outreach Education Intern - Summer Curecanti National Recreation Area (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
OUTREACH EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS The National Park Service is accepting applications for internships in Outreach Education at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, marital status, nondisqualifying physical or mental disabilities.
Applicants must be high school graduates and should either be attending a 2 or 4 year college or university or already have earned their degree.
Description of Duties:
Summer Internship: Intern will work directly with the Education Specialist and Outreach Education team members to: develop and present day-long or overnight environmental education programs within Curecanti NRA and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP for elementary age students, 70%; assist with day to day program operations, 15%; assist with visitor services at either NPS site, 10%; training and interagency opportunities, 5%. The summer program focuses on local elementary-age students participating in the Advanced Junior Ranger Program. Activities and lessons are flexible, fun, hands-on, and active.
Dates: Summer-May 15 through August 15 (approximate), 11 week minimum. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on February 15.
The Area: The headquarters of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area is located 15 miles west of Gunnison (population 7,000) in west-central Colorado. Gunnison offers the basic amenities including grocery stores, restaurants, churches, hospital and clinics, small department stores, an airport, and a four-year college. Two major ski resorts (Crested Butte and Monarch) are within an hour's drive from Gunnison. Montrose (population 14,000) is located about 50 miles to the west. Curecanti National Recreation Area has 40,526 acres (30,228 land and 10,298 water). There are three reservoirs within the recreation area: Blue Mesa Reservoir, 20 miles long with 96 miles of shoreline; Morrow Point Reservoir, 11 miles long with 24 miles of shoreline; and, Crystal Reservoir, 6 miles long with 19.6 miles of shoreline. The 30,330 acre Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park contains 12 miles of the deepest, steepest, and most spectacular scenery of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It is over two thousand vertical feet from the canyon rim to the surface of the Gunnison River.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants will be ranked according to their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: •Ability to work with all age groups •Knowledge of child development and corresponding teaching techniques •Ability to communicate effectively, both speaking and writing •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •Knowledge of ecological principles, teaching methodology, life and earth sciences
Other Requirements
Applicant Must: •Wear a uniform (brown pants, tan shirt and an NPS volunteer cap) •Possess a valid driver's license •Be able to work on steep-rocky terrain, at high elevations, in extreme weather
Benefits: •Government furnished housing is available at no cost to the intern •A weekly stipend of $100.00 •A $50.00 uniform allowance •Interns are covered for injuries and liability while on duty by the Federal Workers Compensation Act and the Tort Claims Act •Interns are encouraged to enroll for college credit •Opportunities for professional development will be available
How to Apply: Applicants must complete the application listed at the “Apply online” link below and provide a transcript (photocopies allowed):
National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230
For More Information Contact: National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 Telephone: (970) 641-2337 ext. 203 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mountain Time Fax: (970) 641-3127 E-Mail: CURE_education@nps.gov
Outreach Education Intern - Fall Curecanti National Recreation Area (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
OUTREACH EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS The National Park Service is accepting applications for internships in Outreach Education at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, marital status, nondisqualifying physical or mental disabilities.
Applicants must be high school graduates and should either be attending a 2 or 4 year college or university or already have earned their degree.
Description of Duties: Fall and Spring Internship: Intern will work directly with the Education Specialist, providing curriculum based programs for pre-K through high school students. The intern will be involved in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating in-park & outreach education programs. Specific duties will include program presentation both in classrooms and outdoors within the national park sites and surrounding areas, curriculum enhancement, activity development, creation of audio and visual programs, analysis of evaluations, and completion of a special project. Programs vary from 30 to 90 minute classroom presentations, in eleven communities, to five-hour outdoor field experiences in the park and surrounding outdoor locations. Interns will also assist with special events and projects. Educational units encompass science, math, technology, and other educational disciplines and are based on park themes and management objectives.
Dates: Fall-September 5 through November 22 (approximate), 11 week minimum. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on April 15.
The Area: The headquarters of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area is located 15 miles west of Gunnison (population 7,000) in west-central Colorado. Gunnison offers the basic amenities including grocery stores, restaurants, churches, hospital and clinics, small department stores, an airport, and a four-year college. Two major ski resorts (Crested Butte and Monarch) are within an hour's drive from Gunnison. Montrose (population 14,000) is located about 50 miles to the west. Curecanti National Recreation Area has 40,526 acres (30,228 land and 10,298 water). There are three reservoirs within the recreation area: Blue Mesa Reservoir, 20 miles long with 96 miles of shoreline; Morrow Point Reservoir, 11 miles long with 24 miles of shoreline; and, Crystal Reservoir, 6 miles long with 19.6 miles of shoreline. The 30,330 acre Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park contains 12 miles of the deepest, steepest, and most spectacular scenery of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It is over two thousand vertical feet from the canyon rim to the surface of the Gunnison River.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants will be ranked according to their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: •Ability to work with all age groups •Knowledge of child development and corresponding teaching techniques •Ability to communicate effectively, both speaking and writing •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •Knowledge of ecological principles, teaching methodology, life and earth sciences
Other Requirements
Applicant Must: •Wear a uniform (brown pants, tan shirt and an NPS volunteer cap) •Possess a valid driver's license •Be able to work on steep-rocky terrain, at high elevations, in extreme weather
Benefits: •Government furnished housing is available at no cost to the intern •A weekly stipend of $100.00 •A $50.00 uniform allowance •Interns are covered for injuries and liability while on duty by the Federal Workers Compensation Act and the Tort Claims Act •Interns are encouraged to enroll for college credit •Opportunities for professional development will be available
How to Apply: Applicants must complete the application listed at the “Apply online” link below and provide a transcript (photocopies allowed):
National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230
For More Information Contact: National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 Telephone: (970) 641-2337 ext. 203 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mountain Time Fax: (970) 641-3127 E-Mail: CURE_education@nps.gov
Outreach Education Intern - Spring Curecanti National Recreation Area (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
OUTREACH EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS The National Park Service is accepting applications for internships in Outreach Education at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, marital status, nondisqualifying physical or mental disabilities.
Applicants must be high school graduates and should either be attending a 2 or 4 year college or university or already have earned their degree.
Description of Duties: Fall and Spring Internship: Intern will work directly with the Education Specialist, providing curriculum based programs for pre-K through high school students. The intern will be involved in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating in-park & outreach education programs. Specific duties will include program presentation both in classrooms and outdoors within the national park sites and surrounding areas, curriculum enhancement, activity development, creation of audio and visual programs, analysis of evaluations, and completion of a special project. Programs vary from 30 to 90 minute classroom presentations, in eleven communities, to five-hour outdoor field experiences in the park and surrounding outdoor locations. Interns will also assist with special events and projects. Educational units encompass science, math, technology, and other educational disciplines and are based on park themes and management objectives.
Dates: Spring-February 15 through May 15 (approximate), 11 week minimum. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on October 15.
The Area: The headquarters of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area is located 15 miles west of Gunnison (population 7,000) in west-central Colorado. Gunnison offers the basic amenities including grocery stores, restaurants, churches, hospital and clinics, small department stores, an airport, and a four-year college. Two major ski resorts (Crested Butte and Monarch) are within an hour's drive from Gunnison. Montrose (population 14,000) is located about 50 miles to the west. Curecanti National Recreation Area has 40,526 acres (30,228 land and 10,298 water). There are three reservoirs within the recreation area: Blue Mesa Reservoir, 20 miles long with 96 miles of shoreline; Morrow Point Reservoir, 11 miles long with 24 miles of shoreline; and, Crystal Reservoir, 6 miles long with 19.6 miles of shoreline. The 30,330 acre Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park contains 12 miles of the deepest, steepest, and most spectacular scenery of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It is over two thousand vertical feet from the canyon rim to the surface of the Gunnison River.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants will be ranked according to their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: •Ability to work with all age groups •Knowledge of child development and corresponding teaching techniques •Ability to communicate effectively, both speaking and writing •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •Knowledge of ecological principles, teaching methodology, life and earth sciences
Other Requirements
Applicant Must: •Wear a uniform (brown pants, tan shirt and an NPS volunteer cap) •Possess a valid driver's license •Be able to work on steep-rocky terrain, at high elevations, in extreme weather
Benefits: •Government furnished housing is available at no cost to the intern •A weekly stipend of $100.00 •A $50.00 uniform allowance •Interns are covered for injuries and liability while on duty by the Federal Workers Compensation Act and the Tort Claims Act •Interns are encouraged to enroll for college credit •Opportunities for professional development will be available
How to Apply: Applicants must complete the application listed at the “Apply online” link below and provide a transcript (photocopies allowed):
National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230
For More Information Contact: National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 Telephone: (970) 641-2337 ext. 203 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mountain Time Fax: (970) 641-3127 E-Mail: CURE_education@nps.gov
Outreach Education Intern - Summer Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
OUTREACH EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS The National Park Service is accepting applications for internships in Outreach Education at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, marital status, nondisqualifying physical or mental disabilities.
Applicants must be high school graduates and should either be attending a 2 or 4 year college or university or already have earned their degree.
Description of Duties:
Summer Internship: Intern will work directly with the Education Specialist and Outreach Education team members to: develop and present day-long or overnight environmental education programs within Curecanti NRA and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP for elementary age students, 70%; assist with day to day program operations, 15%; assist with visitor services at either NPS site, 10%; training and interagency opportunities, 5%. The summer program focuses on local elementary-age students participating in the Advanced Junior Ranger Program. Activities and lessons are flexible, fun, hands-on, and active.
Dates: Summer-May 15 through August 15 (approximate), 11 week minimum. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on February 15.
The Area: The headquarters of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area is located 15 miles west of Gunnison (population 7,000) in west-central Colorado. Gunnison offers the basic amenities including grocery stores, restaurants, churches, hospital and clinics, small department stores, an airport, and a four-year college. Two major ski resorts (Crested Butte and Monarch) are within an hour's drive from Gunnison. Montrose (population 14,000) is located about 50 miles to the west. Curecanti National Recreation Area has 40,526 acres (30,228 land and 10,298 water). There are three reservoirs within the recreation area: Blue Mesa Reservoir, 20 miles long with 96 miles of shoreline; Morrow Point Reservoir, 11 miles long with 24 miles of shoreline; and, Crystal Reservoir, 6 miles long with 19.6 miles of shoreline. The 30,330 acre Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park contains 12 miles of the deepest, steepest, and most spectacular scenery of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It is over two thousand vertical feet from the canyon rim to the surface of the Gunnison River.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants will be ranked according to their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: •Ability to work with all age groups •Knowledge of child development and corresponding teaching techniques •Ability to communicate effectively, both speaking and writing •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •Knowledge of ecological principles, teaching methodology, life and earth sciences
Other Requirements
Applicant Must: •Wear a uniform (brown pants, tan shirt and an NPS volunteer cap) •Possess a valid driver's license •Be able to work on steep-rocky terrain, at high elevations, in extreme weather
Benefits: •Government furnished housing is available at no cost to the intern •A weekly stipend of $100.00 •A $50.00 uniform allowance •Interns are covered for injuries and liability while on duty by the Federal Workers Compensation Act and the Tort Claims Act •Interns are encouraged to enroll for college credit •Opportunities for professional development will be available
How to Apply: Applicants must complete the application listed at the “Apply online” link below and provide a transcript (photocopies allowed):
National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230
For More Information Contact: National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 Telephone: (970) 641-2337 ext. 203 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mountain Time Fax: (970) 641-3127 E-Mail: CURE_education@nps.gov
Outreach Education Intern - Fall Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
OUTREACH EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS The National Park Service is accepting applications for internships in Outreach Education at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, marital status, nondisqualifying physical or mental disabilities.
Applicants must be high school graduates and should either be attending a 2 or 4 year college or university or already have earned their degree.
Description of Duties: Fall and Spring Internship: Intern will work directly with the Education Specialist, providing curriculum based programs for pre-K through high school students. The intern will be involved in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating in-park & outreach education programs. Specific duties will include program presentation both in classrooms and outdoors within the national park sites and surrounding areas, curriculum enhancement, activity development, creation of audio and visual programs, analysis of evaluations, and completion of a special project. Programs vary from 30 to 90 minute classroom presentations, in eleven communities, to five-hour outdoor field experiences in the park and surrounding outdoor locations. Interns will also assist with special events and projects. Educational units encompass science, math, technology, and other educational disciplines and are based on park themes and management objectives.
Dates: Fall-September 5 through November 22 (approximate), 11 week minimum. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on April 15.
The Area: The headquarters of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area is located 15 miles west of Gunnison (population 7,000) in west-central Colorado. Gunnison offers the basic amenities including grocery stores, restaurants, churches, hospital and clinics, small department stores, an airport, and a four-year college. Two major ski resorts (Crested Butte and Monarch) are within an hour's drive from Gunnison. Montrose (population 14,000) is located about 50 miles to the west. Curecanti National Recreation Area has 40,526 acres (30,228 land and 10,298 water). There are three reservoirs within the recreation area: Blue Mesa Reservoir, 20 miles long with 96 miles of shoreline; Morrow Point Reservoir, 11 miles long with 24 miles of shoreline; and, Crystal Reservoir, 6 miles long with 19.6 miles of shoreline. The 30,330 acre Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park contains 12 miles of the deepest, steepest, and most spectacular scenery of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It is over two thousand vertical feet from the canyon rim to the surface of the Gunnison River.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants will be ranked according to their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: •Ability to work with all age groups •Knowledge of child development and corresponding teaching techniques •Ability to communicate effectively, both speaking and writing •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •Knowledge of ecological principles, teaching methodology, life and earth sciences
Other Requirements
Applicant Must: •Wear a uniform (brown pants, tan shirt and an NPS volunteer cap) •Possess a valid driver's license •Be able to work on steep-rocky terrain, at high elevations, in extreme weather
Benefits: •Government furnished housing is available at no cost to the intern •A weekly stipend of $100.00 •A $50.00 uniform allowance •Interns are covered for injuries and liability while on duty by the Federal Workers Compensation Act and the Tort Claims Act •Interns are encouraged to enroll for college credit •Opportunities for professional development will be available
How to Apply: Applicants must complete the application listed at the “Apply online” link below and provide a transcript (photocopies allowed):
National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230
For More Information Contact: National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 Telephone: (970) 641-2337 ext. 203 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mountain Time Fax: (970) 641-3127 E-Mail: CURE_education@nps.gov
Outreach Education Intern - Spring Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
OUTREACH EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS The National Park Service is accepting applications for internships in Outreach Education at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, marital status, nondisqualifying physical or mental disabilities.
Applicants must be high school graduates and should either be attending a 2 or 4 year college or university or already have earned their degree.
Description of Duties: Fall and Spring Internship: Intern will work directly with the Education Specialist, providing curriculum based programs for pre-K through high school students. The intern will be involved in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating in-park & outreach education programs. Specific duties will include program presentation both in classrooms and outdoors within the national park sites and surrounding areas, curriculum enhancement, activity development, creation of audio and visual programs, analysis of evaluations, and completion of a special project. Programs vary from 30 to 90 minute classroom presentations, in eleven communities, to five-hour outdoor field experiences in the park and surrounding outdoor locations. Interns will also assist with special events and projects. Educational units encompass science, math, technology, and other educational disciplines and are based on park themes and management objectives.
Dates: Spring-February 15 through May 15 (approximate), 11 week minimum. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on October 15.
The Area: The headquarters of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area is located 15 miles west of Gunnison (population 7,000) in west-central Colorado. Gunnison offers the basic amenities including grocery stores, restaurants, churches, hospital and clinics, small department stores, an airport, and a four-year college. Two major ski resorts (Crested Butte and Monarch) are within an hour's drive from Gunnison. Montrose (population 14,000) is located about 50 miles to the west. Curecanti National Recreation Area has 40,526 acres (30,228 land and 10,298 water). There are three reservoirs within the recreation area: Blue Mesa Reservoir, 20 miles long with 96 miles of shoreline; Morrow Point Reservoir, 11 miles long with 24 miles of shoreline; and, Crystal Reservoir, 6 miles long with 19.6 miles of shoreline. The 30,330 acre Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park contains 12 miles of the deepest, steepest, and most spectacular scenery of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It is over two thousand vertical feet from the canyon rim to the surface of the Gunnison River.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants will be ranked according to their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: •Ability to work with all age groups •Knowledge of child development and corresponding teaching techniques •Ability to communicate effectively, both speaking and writing •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •Knowledge of ecological principles, teaching methodology, life and earth sciences
Other Requirements
Applicant Must: •Wear a uniform (brown pants, tan shirt and an NPS volunteer cap) •Possess a valid driver's license •Be able to work on steep-rocky terrain, at high elevations, in extreme weather
Benefits: •Government furnished housing is available at no cost to the intern •A weekly stipend of $100.00 •A $50.00 uniform allowance •Interns are covered for injuries and liability while on duty by the Federal Workers Compensation Act and the Tort Claims Act •Interns are encouraged to enroll for college credit •Opportunities for professional development will be available
How to Apply: Applicants must complete the application listed at the “Apply online” link below and provide a transcript (photocopies allowed):
National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230
For More Information Contact: National Park Service Attention: Susanna Ausema 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 Telephone: (970) 641-2337 ext. 203 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mountain Time Fax: (970) 641-3127 E-Mail: CURE_education@nps.gov
Envirnomental Education Desert Discovery Center (Barstow, CA)
Location:
Barstow, CA 92311
Position Description
Volunteer will provide environment-based education (focusing on the Mojave Desert) using activities, games, experiments and stories to the visiting public and school groups K-12 at the Desert Discovery Center (DDC). Will include preparing and refining curriculum; arranging and scheduling programs; developing and presenting special programs, nature walks, and visitor center presentations; may include representing DDC at fairs, and other events, creating exhibits, preparing handouts/brochures, or responding to questions. Require: flexible, creative, and enthusiastic team player; background in natural sciences, environment-based education, outdoor recreation and curriculum development; experience working with children; willingness to work independently and with others; strong oral and written communication skills; comfortable working with the public in various outdoor and indoor settings; basic computer skills. Must be self-motivated and able to work without a lot of supervision. Facility is a 7,000 square foot building located on 11 acres of land in the heart of Barstow, CA.
Position Description
Volunteer would assist with fieldwork, carrying out a variety of monitoring projects including breeding and migratory bird surveys, forest vegetation, sandscapes, bald eagles, campsites, bluff erosion, and frog/toad surveys. The volunteer may enter data in a database, summarize data, and write draft reports. A background in biological science, good observation skills, ability to record accurate and complete field notes, and walk moderate distances on and off-trails through dense forest vegetation, and ability to travel by motorboat would be required. Personal transportation and a valid driver’s license are required. Assistance is primarily needed during the summer months. RV sites and/or shared dormitory accommodations available.
Ecological Restoration Internship [MCHA] Golden Gate National Parks (San Francisco, CA)
Location:
San Francisco, CA 94123-1307
Position Description
The Presidio Park Stewards program strives to protect and enhance the remaining natural areas of the Presidio. The Presidio is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and is the largest urban national park in the United States. Its dunes, grasslands, and wetlands are home to rare and endangered plant and wildlife species. Habitat restoration projects are completed through the support of community volunteers.
Responsibilities include
Coordinate weekly volunteer programs and service projects for youth and adult groups.
Implement key components of restoration action plans including invasive plant control and native plant community revegetation.
Manage your own stewardship site in the Presidio and maintain program tools, facilities, and equipment.
Conduct adaptive management and monitoring activities for rare and endangered plant species.
Assist in educating volunteers on the concepts of ecological restoration, biodiversity, invasive species, and conservation biology.
Knowledge/Skills Desired
Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, environmental studies, or geography, and/or knowledge of basic ecology.
Proclivity for land stewardship and an enthusiasm for rigorous outdoor work in all types of site and weather conditions.
Good organizational skills and independent time management.
Enthusiasm for engaging with the community (volunteers, community groups, middle and high school students).
National Public Lands Day Event Appalachian National Scenic Trail (Linden, VA)
Location:
Linden, VA 22642
Position Description
The Appalachian Trail invites you to help make a difference in protecting the natural and cultural resources of Trumbo Hollow near Linden, VA. The site celebrates historic farming on a lovely high meadow atop a ridge separating the Shenandoah Valley from the Piedmont. Help stop the advance of invasive exotic plants and enjoy the views. The event take place 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Volunteer leaders will give talks on-site about Trail resource issues and provide a safety orientation and field oversight while together we tackle invasive plants.
Contact us to let us know you are coming so that we can plan on enough supplies. The invasive species volunteer leader is at (540) 999-3496.
Free Things. Free NPLD t-shirts will be given to the first 40 volunteers on site. Free coupons will be given to the first 50 volunteers into their favorite federal public land areas that require entrance fees. Other give-aways and literature will also be available from event collaborators. Water and light snacks will be at the event gathering tent.
Event collaborators include: National Audubon Society of Virginia; National Environmental Education Foundation; National Parks Conservation Association; the Appalachian Trail Conservancy; and Potomac Appalachian Trail Club.
National Public Lands Day Event -- Big Meadows Shenandoah National Park (Luray, VA)
Location:
Luray, VA 22835
Position Description
Shenandoah National Park invites the public to join in a National Public Lands Day Event for a day of learning and participation in the identification and control of invasive exotic plants September 27, 2008. Park staff and volunteers will describe the situation regarding invasive plant threats and current impacts on native wildflowers. They will also lead expeditions around Big Meadows where the public may join in to protect the meadow’s beauty by controlling known invasive plant threats. This event is intended to show how the public can volunteer to fight back against invasive plants and how with simple awareness they can avoid environmental problems at home.
Activities begin 9:00 a.m. Saturday at Byrd Visitor Center in Big Meadows. The Civilian Conservation Corps celebration takes place the same day and may combine for some very interesting interpretive talks. You won't want to miss them. Hands-on activity follows in Big Meadows. The talks and work session will be repeated at 1:30 P.M. Free park admission to attend the event is available to everyone. Information may be obtained by contacting the Shenandoah National Park’s Invasive Plant Management office in advance at (540) 999-3492.
Over 25 percent of the plant species at Shenandoah National Park are not native to the area. Many of those plants do not have the natural biological control agents from their home environments and thus have unfair advantage over natives. They are invasive. Though exotic plants are not new to the area, the impacts of invasive exotics are increasingly serious. Native species are being displaced and the processes of forest succession are being stopped by the overwhelming presence of such plants as garlic mustard, Oriental lady's thumb, kudzu, mile-a-minute vine, Oriental bittersweet, tree of heaven and others. Without controls, it may become impossible to maintain the Park’s designated federal wilderness in a natural untrammeled condition. By presidential Executive Order #13112, the National Park Service and other federal agencies are directed to control invasive species and ensure that no new exotic infestations become established.
The National Public Lands Day event at Big Meadows is part of a larger program for increasing public volunteerism throughout the country. The Shenandoah event is made possible by a grant from the National Park Foundation and Tauck Foundation, and the participation of National Park Conservation Association, BASF, Dow AgroSciences, ARAMARK Convention and Tourism Services (the authorized concessioner responsible for providing lodging and other visitor services in the park), and several others. Overnight accommodations can be secured by calling for reservations at (800) 999-4714.
Valley Forge Gardener Assistant Valley Forge National Historical Park (King of Prussia, PA)
Location:
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Position Description
The Valley Forge National Historical Park Gardener Assistant should have a good knowledge of plants and gardening procedures. The volunteer will be required to use a variety of hand and power tools associated with gardening work, such as seeders, edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning shears, loppers and sprayers. Other duties will include planting and transplanting trees, shrubs and flowers using methods prescribed for the variety being planted.
Seed Collection Mount Rainier National Park (Ashford, WA)
Location:
Ashford, WA 98304
Position Description
Brief job description: Assist Park Horticulturist in the collection of native plant seeds for park restoration projects.
Duties: From mid-July to mid-October, volunteers are needed to collect native seeds in various areas of Mount Rainier National Park. Volunteers are needed from mid-October through November to clean and store the seeds.
Anticipated Results: As a member of the Natural and Cultural Resource Team that propagates planting materials for the restoration of meadows throughout the park, you will be making a significant contribution to providing a beautiful landscape for Mount Rainier’s estimated 2 million annual visitors to enjoy, as well as restoring natural environments damaged by human activity.
Qualifications: Seed collection may require the ability to complete a strenuous hike and work at high elevations.
Time Commitment: Volunteers are needed for one-day projects throughout the seed collection period. As seed collection is weather-dependent (we cannot collect in rain or snow), you will be given a telephone number to call on the scheduled collection date. A recorded message will confirm whether conditions are appropriate for collection. If weather or seed maturity do not cooperate, the collection date will be rescheduled.
Training: The Park Horticulturist will provide training and background information.
Benefits:
Waiver of park entry/camping fees for volunteer project dates;
Coverage for on-the-job injuries through the VIP Program;
The satisfaction of making a difference with other great people dedicated to preserving and protecting Mount Rainier - a Crown Jewel of the National Park Service.
For more information: Contact Anine Smith, Horticulturist, at (360) 569-2211 ext. 6170.
Vegetation Assistant Pinnacles National Monument (Paicines, CA)
Location:
Paicines, CA 95043
Position Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Vegetation Assistants help the park botanist with a variety of vegetation related tasks to include fieldwork and/or office work.
OFFICE DUTIES may include data entry, outreach efforts, GIS work.
FIELD DUTIES may include assisting with removal of non-native plants, monitoring vegetation associated with habitat restoration efforts, seed collection, mapping of plant populations and more.
LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
Pinnacles National Monument is centrally located within California’s natural wonders. Hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Yosemite National park and more. Rising out of the chaparral-covered Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley, are the spectacular remains of an ancient volcano. Massive monoliths, spires, sheer-walled canyons and talus passages define millions of years of erosion, faulting and tectonic plate movement. Within the monument's boundaries lie 26,000 acres of diverse wildlands. For more details on the park, please visit our website (www.nps.gov/pinn)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DESIRED/ REQUIREMENTS
·Friendly, courteous, reliable.
·Ability to work independently.
·Desire and ability to work outdoors, at times in inclement weather and terrain as well as sometimes exert strenuous physical activity while walking.
·You will be required to wear an official National Park Service Volunteer uniform that will be provided to you.
·Willingness to learn about the vast resources in our National Parks
·Knowledge of California flora, and/or willingness to learn.
SCHEDULED HOURS/TIME COMMITMENT: Minimum commitment of 4 hours a day 4 times a month. Some flexibility possible, however reliability is necessary
BENEFITS
·Training in NPS staff procedures and policies and knowledge of resources.
·Opportunities to enjoy the scenery, wildlife and cultural resources of this spectacular park.
·Resume building, through work experience with the National Park Service.
·Meet fellow volunteers at trainings and social events.
Please contact Pinnacles National Monument to join the NPS team. Contact us at pinn_volunteer@nps.gov and 831-389-4486 ext. 242. For more details or to learn about all the current openings go to http://www.nps.gov/pinn/supportyourpark/volunteer.htm
Resource Education Docent Pinnacles National Monument (Paicines, CA)
Location:
Paicines, CA 95043
Position Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Resource Education Docents perform roving interpretation along park trails and at viewpoints; research, develop and present guided walks and evening programs. Educate visitor about the natural and cultural resources of Pinnacles National Monument. Lead wildflower and birding walks and/or geology talks and assist with education outreach programs.
LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
Pinnacles National Monument is centrally located within California’s natural wonders. Hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Yosemite National park and more. Rising out of the chaparral-covered Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley, are the spectacular remains of an ancient volcano. Massive monoliths, spires, sheer-walled canyons and talus passages define millions of years of erosion, faulting and tectonic plate movement. Within the monument's boundaries lie 26,000 acres of diverse wildlands. For more details on the park, please visit our website (www.nps.gov/pinn)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DESIRED/ REQUIREMENTS
·Good communication and interpersonal skills
·The ability to work with a diverse community of people alongside with park personnel.
·Enjoy interacting with a broad range of people.
·Friendly, courteous, reliable.
·Ability to work independently.
·General knowledge of wildlife and park natural & cultural resources.
·Desire and ability to work outdoors, at times in inclement weather and terrain as well as sometimes exert strenuous physical activity while walking.
·CPR and First Aid Trained (training can be provided).
·You will be required to wear an official National Park Service Volunteer uniform that will be provided to you.
SCHEDULED HOURS/TIME COMMITMENT:
Minimum commitment of 4 hours a day 2 times a month. Some flexibility possible, however reliability is necessary
BENEFITS
·Training in NPS staff procedures and policies and knowledge of resources.
·Opportunities to enjoy the scenery, wildlife and cultural resources of this spectacular park.
·Resume building, through work experience with the National Park Service.
·Schedule flexibility.
·Meet fellow volunteers at trainings and social events.
Please contact Pinnacles National Monument to join the NPS team. Contact us at pinn_volunteer@nps.gov and 831-389-4486 ext. 242. For more details or to learn about all the current openings go to http://www.nps.gov/pinn/supportyourpark/volunteer.htm
Time commitment: Four hours, last Saturday in September
Benefits: Get involved with a major community event. Donated hours may count toward course credit or graduation.
Goal: Continue the restoration of the 81-acre tallgrass prairie.
Duties: Remove woody plants (trees and shrubs) and invasive weeds from the grassland. Collect and plant native prairie seeds. Volunteers adhere to the park safety program and help provide a safe environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Qualifications: No previous knowledge, skills, or experience are required. An ability to perform moderately strenuous physical work is required.
Training: The supervisor will provide a brief orientation to the National Historic Site and how the project meets its needs. Volunteer will be briefed on how to perform the work safely and with concern for protecting the park’s resources.
Equipment and supplies: The park will provide work gloves, hand tools, and other supplies or equipment needed for the work.
Uniform or dress: Volunteers must dress for the weather and for moderately strenuous physical work. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, water, and appropriate footwear are strongly recommended.
Other comments: All work is performed outdoors. The weather may be extremely hot or extremely cold. The prairie is an exposed environment with little shade or shelter from the wind, though shade and shelter can be found nearby. Work involves bending, kneeling, lifting, standing, and walking.
HRT/Aim High Outdoor Education Internship [LPON] Golden Gate National Recreation Area (Marin, CA)
Location:
Marin, CA 94941
Position Description
The Habitat Restoration Team is a National Park Service volunteer program established in 1988. HRT’s goal is to engage the community members to help preserve, restore and maintain the natural diversity and beauty of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, located just north of San Francisco, CA.
HRT’s main focus is to control invasive non-native plants and restore native plant communities north of the Golden Gate Bridge. This work is accomplished through the weekly participation of many volunteers. The internship involves weekly participation in the volunteer program in Tennessee Valley native plant nursery and the Sunday restoration workdays located in the Marin Headlands. The internship also involves the seasonal volunteer Invasive Plant Patrol Program conducted throughout the park.
Aim High provides underserved urban youth with challenging, innovative and highly supportive educational programs. The goal of Aim High is to ensure that our students are well prepared for success in school, have a deep appreciation for community, and are aware of the issues—personal, local and environmental—that affect their lives
The mission of the Aim High Headlands Environmental Home (AH-HEH) is to provide Aim High students with hands-on experiences fostering environmental awareness, personal growth, interpersonal understanding, and ultimately a stewardship ethic to carry into all areas of life.
For this internship you will be expected to work with the Aim High Headlands Environmental Home Program 2 days per week both preparing for and leading visits with the students and with the Habitat Restoration Team for the remaining 3 days.
Responsibilities
Planning and assisting with leading of student/volunteer workdays
Training new volunteers and students in plant identification and control methods
Leading and conducting invasive plant control work
Assisting with propagation and collection of native plant material
Conducting nursery and tool maintenance
Record keeping and updating the field work database
Knowledge/Skills Desired
Strong commitment to the preservation and protection of native plant and wildlife communities on public lands
Strong desire to work with students ages 12-15, including at risk youth
Education or experience in biological sciences particularly plant biology, ecology or horticulture and middle school education
Experience working with students/groups and the desire and ability to supervise, train and inspire others
Ability to work outdoors in varying climate, on steep slopes and carry up to 30 lbs
Ability to obtain CA driver’s license and a safe driving record
Benefits
This is a full time position with dorm-style housing and out-of-pocket expense of $100/week.
The work schedule is Sunday–Thursday, 40 hours/week. Nine months to one year commitment.
Habitat Restoration Program Mississippi National River (Saint Paul, MN)
Location:
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Position Description
Join the National Park Service today to help protect and preserve the natural resources along the Mississippi River.
Volunteers will hear about the unique natural and cultural features of the river while removing non-native invasive plants or planting native trees, flowers and grasses.
Participants will be provided with a list of upcoming programs and can sign up for one or many. Programs are often Saturday mornings but other programs are available during the week and even evenings.
AZ Interpretive opening w/RV site or housing Pipe Spring National Monument (Fredonia, AZ)
Location:
Fredonia, AZ 86022
Position Description
Park guide/visitor services/Interpretive volunteer. 2 POSITIONS or a couple. Seeking experienced volunteers to cover fall/winter period of reduced staffing. These volunteers will be full associates in the staff schedule. Position description: Volunteers commonly work four days a week, eight hours a day. Work includes 4 hours at the visitor center contacting visitors and collecting fees; two hours doing 30 minute tours through the historic stone fort, and 30 minutes cleaning and dusting the interior. Work may be scheduled on weekends and holidays. Housing available: shared, furnished modular or private single wide trailer both inside the park with utilities and laundry facilities (employee arranges for telephone); or RV space with hookups including electricity, water and sewer just outside the park. Please include references with e-mail or phone contact information.
9/08- 5/09 w/housing or RV site Pipe Spring National Monument (Fredonia, AZ)
Location:
Fredonia, AZ 86022
Position Description
LOCATION: Pipe Spring is an intercultural site in the high desert of northern Arizona, between Grand Canyon and Zion NP's. This cold water spring was home to Ancestral Puebloan peoples, Southern Paiute Indians and later Mormon pioneers who built a fort, called Winsor Castle, here in the 1870's . If you enjoy history and a variety of daily activities this may be the place for you!
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Now scheduling for fall 2007 through spring 2008 (12 week commitment desired). Training provided. Volunteers commonly work four 8-hour days per week; work may be scheduled on weekends and some holidays.
On-site housing may be available: Shared, furnished modular or private single wide trailer with laundry facilities; employee arranges for telephone (no pets--sorry). Or RV space with hookups including electricity, water and sewer (pets OK).
*Personal vehicle highly recommended as nearest grocery store is 25 miles away*
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Staffing visitor center information desk and collecting park entrance fees. Incumbent provides visitor orientation and informal interpretation. Initiates visitor contacts, providing information on park themes including Kaibab Paiute culture and lifeways, Mormon pioneer culture and occupation; historic use of land and water. Conducts tours of Winsor Castle to groups of 1-15 visitors. Duties also include curatorial cleaning of museum and historic bulidings. May dress in period costuming (provided) to conduct tours, talks and living history demonstrations. Responding to visitor information requests, research and library duties, light maintenance including tending of garden and orchard, care and feeding of livestock. Assist with special holiday event in December!
SKILLS DESIRED: Good communication skills are essential; experience in public speaking is helpful. Interest in and ability to learn about area history and share knowledge with visiting public. Training provided in interpretive techniques to effectively present information to park visitors. Willingness to get along with a diverse group of co-workers and visitors, along with flexibility to handle variations in routine due to shifting priorities and visitor needs.
*Please include references with e-mail or phone contact information*
Alcatraz Island Gardener [SFRI] Alcatraz Island (San Francisco, CA)
Location:
San Francisco, CA 94123
Position Description
Alcatraz Island, the first US fort on the west coast and known for housing the some of the country's most infamous prisoners, also once featured gardens of plants from around the world. Many of these plants are now naturalized on the island while others have disappeared.
Filled with rare roses and historically significant cultivars, the gardens were tended first by 19th century soldiers, then prisoners, guards and their families. Since the prison's closure in 1963 and transfer to the National Park Service in 1972, the plants seen on the island today are what remain of the original gardens. In October 2003 the National Park Service, in partnership with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the Garden Conservancy, will pilot a volunteer gardening program to begin restoring the gardens to their former glory and historic significance.
Hours per month: 3 hour shift, Wednesday mornings (9am-12 pm). Volunteers may commit weekly or every other week. Two-three month commitment requested.
Description of Duties: Volunteers will clear invasive weeds, and salvage, nurture, and map the remaining plants. Cuttings will be taken for propagation of historic plants for eventual incorporation back onto the gardens. Green waste will be composted and volunteers will manage and maintain the compost. Work may require the use tools such as shovels, rakes, hand picks, pruning tools and wheel barrels. All restoration activities will be consistent with the cultural resources plan for the site. The current goal is to maintain and restore health to the existing significant historic plants in anticipation of the eventual restoration of the gardens.
Knowledge/Skills Desired:
Volunteers should be physically fit, able to lift about 25-30 pounds, kneel for extended periods, and work with tools
Volunteers must be comfortable traveling by boat to Alcatraz Island and working outside under variable weather conditions for extended periods
Volunteers will also be working in highly visible locations on Alcatraz, so they should be comfortable interacting with the general public and answering questions about their work
Volunteers will wear a Volunteer in the Park Program uniform hat (provided by NPS)
Nature Center trails & garden Rock Creek Park (Washington D.C., DC)
Location:
Washington D.C., DC 20015
Position Description
Volunteer will maintain garden areas and trails around the Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium. Duties include weeding, planting, pruning, digging, raking garden and trail areas. Also the removal of litter to assure that the area is free of unnatural material.
Old Stone House Garden Rock Creek Park (Washington, AL)
Location:
Washington, AL 20008
Position Description
Volunteer will asist with the care and maintenance of the Old Stone House Garden. Duties include weeding, planting, nuturing plants, raking, digging, pulling and pruning and trees located on the property under the supervision of site gardener.
Invasive Species Early Detection [JJOR] Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco, CA)
Location:
San Francisco, CA 94123
Position Description Background
At the Bay Area’s doorstep are some of the most beautiful and diverse parklands anywhere. The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is one of the world’s largest urban national park systems encompassing 80,000 acres of California coastal landscape visited by 17 million people each year. These parklands add immeasurably to the quality of life in the Bay Area. Our Invasive Species Early Detection Volunteer offers the experience to work in conjunction with the National Park Service, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the Presidio Trust within the GGNRA parkland boundaries.
Working Conditions
Work is mainly performed outdoors in hilly terrain near the Pacific Coast in elevations from sea level to 2000 feet in all extremes of weather. Conditions range from hot dry dusty to foggy damp cold or rainy. There is a frequent exposure to poison oak. Employee may work and operate equipment in adverse conditions that include extended exposure to sun, wind, rain, loud noise, uneven terrain, mud, poison oak, and various invertebrates.
Introduction
The Invasive Species Early Detection Volunteer will work on the GGNRA invasive species early detection program in conjunction the San Francisco Bay Area Inventory & Monitoring Division of the National Parks Service. This program provides ongoing monitoring along trails and roadsides of GGNRA where new weed invasions often occur. Discovering weeds before they become well-established is critical to reducing damage to ecosystem integrity, preventing the loss of habitat for rare plants and animals, and preventing costly natural resource management.
Description of Duties
Participate in invasive plant identification and monitoring protocol training.
Assist park staff in trail and roadside invasive plant monitoring and mapping.
Follow guidelines in making safety a priority; responsible for use of personal protective gear and insuring that all tools, equipment, vehicles and other co-workers are working safely in all related conditions.
Ability to follow instructions from all park staff, understand and respect all park regulations and policies. Proudly wear the NPS volunteer uniform during working hours.
Knowledge/Skills Desired
Knowledge of San Francisco Bay region flora, and/or willingness to learn.
Knowledge of Global Positioning System (GPS) devices and/or willingness to learn.
The ability to work with a diverse community of people alongside with park personnel.
Desire and ability to work outdoors, at times in inclement weather and terrain as well as sometimes exert strenuous physical activity while walking.
Benefits
Training in park staff procedures and policies and knowledge of resources.
Valuable training in general botany, invasive species, and Global Positioning System (GPS) units and their use in conservation and resource management.
Opportunities to enjoy the scenery, wildlife and cultural resources of this spectacular park.
Become a stewardship leader in your community.
Requirements
Enjoy working with a diverse community of people.
At minimum, a 2 week commitment.
A J-1 visa is required for all international (non-resident) volunteers.
