Interpretation Intern Curecanti National Recreation Area (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
NOTE: This position has been filled for 2008. The following information refers to our 2009 position.
Do you like hiking, spending time outdoors, and sharing your passion for learning and nature with others? Help visitors make intellectual and emotional connections to park resources by volunteering with the Curecanti Interpretation program this summer!
Interns work alongside interpretation staff, presenting formal interpretive programs at campgrounds and on a tour boat, doing informal interpretation by roving trails and overlooks and performing boat patrols, working on special projects, staffing two visitor centers, and shadowing staff from other divisions.
Interns of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities are welcome to apply. Interns must be willing to wear a uniform, comply with a background check, and work as a part of a team. The job does entail some physical exertion, including a long stairway and trail to and from boat tours, park roves, and lifting boxes, all at above 7,500 feet in elevation. Accommodations may be available for those with physical limitations. Shifts often include weekends and evenings.
Interns are provided with a uniform, a nominal stipend ($100/week), and free housing. The housing is in a dormitory, with a private bedroom, a bathroom shared with one other person, and kitchen, laundry, and living room facilities shared. Satellite TV, a pay phone, and wireless internet service are provided; private phone lines may not be installed, and cell phones may have limited reception in the area.
Ideally Interns work from May 12 for 12-15 weeks (our seasonal training is May 13-24), but there is some flexibility. Applications will be reviewed in early February. We hope to hire by late February/ early March of 2008.
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
Visitor Center Assistant Curecanti National Recreation Area (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
Help visitors make intellectual and emotional connections to park resources by volunteering with the Curecanti Interpretation program.
Volunteers are needed to staff three visitor centers, at Elk Creek, Lake Fork and Cimarron. Volunteers welcome visitors, provide information, encourage youth in the Junior Ranger program, and may also rove trails or offer short interpretive talks. We welcome volunteers of all ages and all abilities. Volunteers would work at least 4 hours per week, for a minimum of 8 weeks.
HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE, including parking spots for RVs or trailers. Work is primarily May-September, but winter work may be available.
Trail Ambassador Curecanti National Recreation Area (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
Help visitors make intellectual and emotional connections to park resources by volunteering with the Curecanti Interpretation program.
Volunteers are needed to rove trails,shorelines, and marinas within the park, helping visitors to make good trail decisions, have safe experiences, learn about park resources, and protect the natural and cultural history of the area. Trails range from short, relatively flat walks to very steep and strenuous hikes. All trails are above 7,000 feet in elevation. We welcome volunteers of all ages and all abilities; those with physical limitations may be limited to shorelines and marinas. Volunteers would work at least 4 hours per week, for a minimum of 8 weeks.
HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE, including parking spots for RVs or trailers. Work is primarily May-September, but winter work may also be available.
Video Production Assistant -- Summer Curecanti National Recreation Area (Gunnison, CO)
Location:
Gunnison, CO 81230
Position Description
Come volunteer making videos in two National Park Service sites! This position involves assisting the park videographer by hiking throughout the parks and transporting/setting up camera and audio equipment.
Although a media background is preferred, it is not required. Training will be provided for those with limited video skills. Good physical fitness is desired. Start and end dates are flexible, however all video work must take place during the summer season. Free housing may be available.
For additional information, please contact Alison Koch at 970-641-2337 x208 or alison_koch@nps.gov
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.
Apostle Islands NL VISITOR CENTER AMBASSADOR Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (Bayfield, WI)
Location:
Bayfield, WI 54814
Position Description
Volunteer would assist with providing information to visitors on the Center itself, scheduled activities, and the local area; give introductions to programs and conduct guided tours of the exhibit hall when required. These services assist in the public relations effort of the visitor center, make guests feel welcome, and provide necessary information about the center and its activities. Located on the south shore of Lake Superior in Northern Wisconsin, the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center represents the northern regions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The visitor center functions through a partnership between the USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, State Historical Society of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin-Cooperative Extension, Friend of the Center Alliance, Lake States Interpretive Association, Northern Wisconsin History Center, and area Chambers of Commerce. The visitor center's facilities, services, and programs present an overview of the historical interaction of human cultures and the land and natural resources of the region from the Ice Age to the present. The visitor center features an observation town that resembles a lighthouse watchtower, which stands five stories over the surrounding landscapes, with a commanding view of Lake Superior. In addition, the visitor center includes other features designed to immerse the visitor in the natural and cultural history of the Great Lakes Region. RV sites and/or shared dormitory accommodations available.
Apostle Islands NL INFORMATION DESK Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (Bayfield, WI)
Location:
Bayfield, WI 54814
Position Description
Volunteer would provide visitor information and services at one of the park’s visitor centers. Duties may include: operating an information desk; answering visitor questions; taking campground reservations and issuing camping and diving permits; opening and closing the building; operating AV equipment; providing park program and safety information; conducting over-the-counter sales; maintaining visitation records; designing and updating bulletin boards; accompanying cruise service tours; giving interpretive talks or conducting tours, and on occasion, assisting with basic custodial duties. Parkwide orientation and training would be provided. RV sites and/or shared dormitory accommodations available.
Position Description
Volunteer would greet visitors and conduct interpretive guided tours at various sites in the national lakeshore and/or provide outreach to school groups or other organizations. Duties may include: presenting interpretive talks, walks, or conducting tours of natural and/or historic sites such as the Lakeshore Trail, Manitou Fish Camp, or Hokenson Brothers Fishery; accompanying Apostle Islands Cruise Service cruises to assist with tours at island locations; conducting environmental education programs for school groups; or presenting slide programs for school groups or other organizations. Parkwide training and orientation would be provided. Some duty stations are on islands. These stations may not have running water. Sanitary facilities may consist of an outhouse. A propane heater, a gas-powered refrigerator, and a gas stove for cooking may be available. Volunteers should keep their schedules flexible and always bring extra supplies, in case of weather related transportation delays. Self sufficiency is a must.
Biological Digital Image Library of Environment USGS Program Office (Reston, VA)
Location:
Reston, VA 20192
Position Description
The Biological Informatics Office, of the United States Geological Survey, is currently recruiting volunteers to work at the program office in Reston, Virginia. Volunteers would assist with the support of The National Biological Information Infrastructure’s Digital Image Library (http://images.nbii.gov): a repository of images of our environment that can be used by biologists, educators, students, and others for the illustration of subjects, research, and species identification.
At this time, the number of images being contributed to the NBII’s Digital Image Library is vastly increasing, and assistance is needed to input images and to validate image resolutions, scientific content, and the associated data (metadata). Occasionally, research will be needed on specific biological subjects, on other image galleries, or on information science techniques. In the process, the volunteer will learn the methods of how biological information is shared in distributed networks (bioinformatics) in addition to acquiring metadata and internet-library skills.
For this position, an undergraduate degree is highly desired. We are specifically looking for volunteers with experience in biology or other sciences, photography, photo editing, library science, XML schema, Spanish, and/or spreadsheets/statistics. We are interested in matching tasks to your particular skills and interests, so additional duties are potentially available. If interested, please email the project coordinator listed below.
Administrative Clerk - Palisades District C & O Canal NHP (Potomac, MD)
Location:
Potomac, MD 20854
Position Description
Use your administrative talents to help the National Park Service! The C&O Canal National Historical Park is looking for a volunteer to serve as Administrative Clerk for the maintenance division. If you have previous experience working in an office setting you can put your skills to use while spending time at the beautiful Great Falls location of the park.
Major duties of this position include:
- Receives and directs telephone calls and/or visitors; - Types occasional correspondence; i.e., memos, letters, forms, reports; - Assures proper operation of office equipment (fax machine, copier, printers); - Requisitions office supplies, printing support & related material;- Establishes, updates & maintains office records; - Distributes and controls incoming and outgoing mail
This position is located in the Maintenance Shop at Great Falls in Potomac, Maryland. Full-time or part-time hours are available. Volunteer uniform will be provided.
Computer Support Specialist Big Cypress National Preserve (Ochopee, FL)
Location:
Ochopee, FL 34141
Position Description
BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVEADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST (I.T.)VIP POSITION DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
Position is located in the Administrative Section located at Big Cypress National Preserve Headquarters building in Ochopee, Florida.
INTRODUCTION
Volunteer works under the direct supervision of the Information Technology Specialist.
OBJECTIVE
The branch of Information Technology Services provides Preserve-wide communications management and Preserve-wide procurement support for computer hardware, software, and operations services; Preserve-wide computer support; and support to the users of computers in the Preserve (BICY). The volunteer will independently function as an active member of the Administrative Division by completing daily assignments in a safe and professional manner. The incumbent represents the Preserve as a uniformed Volunteer and provides adequate support to the Telecommunications/Administrative personnel in the day-to-day operation of their duties.
MAJOR DUTIES
Volunteer duties for this position will include, but are not limited to the following:1. Provide user support services for Preserve employees. Provide technical assistance and training to Preserve staff members in the installation, use, maintenance and repair of the full range of computer hardware and software owned and used in these activities.2. Ensure that equipment procured under various contracts meets National Park Service (NPS) standards and is 100% acceptable under the provision of the contract.3. Incumbent is responsible for the on-the-job safety and health at all times. Initiates efforts conforming to established local and Bureau Safety Programs to satisfy this responsibility. Responsibilities include identifying and correcting job safety and health hazards.4. Must possess a working or entry level knowledge of contemporary computer processing, including hardware, software and operations. Entry level knowledge of microcomputers and communications technology is desired.5. Assist the Administrative staff of Big Cypress National Preserve by acting as a uniformed representative of the National Park Service, displaying professionalism while on and off duty, inclusive of living in government housing.6. Must enjoy working with the Big Cypress staff and be a team player within the ranks of the Administrative staff.7. Must adhere to all safety rules and regulations inclusive of driving government vehicles and using government equipment. 8. Able to answer routine telephone inquiries and be able to take phone messages accurately, and/or transfers individuals to other office telephones. Must be able to contact Dispatch by telephone or radio in case of an emergency. 9. Basic computer skills are desired (Microsoft Office). We are looking for flexible, dependable volunteers.
TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED
A single VIP is expected to provide a minimum of 32 hours of volunteer service per week. If a couple is providing volunteer service, the amount per volunteer will be 24 hours per week or a total of 48 hours per couple per week. The VIP is expected to live at an assigned housing area during their working stay at Big Cypress National Preserve. The desired length of stay is from Mid-October until early April.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed primarily indoors in office settings, although projects often require visits to other locations for meetings, task force projects, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work includes long periods of sitting, intense concentration, and sometimes working under sustained pressure. There may be an amount of moderate lifting (not greater than 50 pounds). Must be able to climb stairs to second floor offices as no elevators are available.
VIP UNIFORM
Incumbent will be issued VIP uniform shirts, jacket and hat – must supply own khaki pants; VIP marked items are not to be worn off-duty.
SERVICES PROVIDED TO VOLUNTEER
1. Recreational vehicle site with full hook-ups.2. Use of Preserve headquarters laundry facility and swimming pool.3. Training will be provided to the VIP at the beginning of the season.
GUESTS
VIP guests are limited to three (3) nights without being charged. Guests wanting to stay beyond three nights will be charged the same designated fee that other campers in the campgrounds are charged. The guest must occupy a designated site.
Position Description
Natural Bridges National Monument is located in beautiful southeastern Utah. It is home to three massive natural stone bridges and dozens of world-class archeological sites, hidden within narrow canyons. The monument is situated at the heart of Cedar Mesa with an elevation of 6,500 feet and set in a lush pinon-juniper forest. As a result, the monument enjoys a much milder climate than the surrounding Four-corners area.
Natural Bridges rests within hundreds of square miles of pristine BLM and US Forest Service lands. Consequently, there is no development or light pollution, and the Milky Way shines brilliantly at night. Natural Bridges has recently been named one of only two International Dark Sky Parks worldwide, and night-time astronomy talks, with telescopes, are regularly given.
Canyonlands, Arches, Hovenweep, Monument Valley, Capitol Reef, Bryce, Zion, Glen Canyon, Black Canyon, Grand Canyon are within a few hours drive.
Considered remote, the park is located 35 miles from the small town of Blanding, Utah. (pop. 3,000). Very basic shopping and medical services are available in Blanding. For more amenities, the towns of Moab, Utah and Cortez, Colorado are two hours away.
For more details regarding the monument, please visit the monument’s website (www.nps.gov/nabr).
Position Description: A volunteer's duties are only limited by the skills and desires of the applicant. The core duties are the operation of the Visitor Center Desk, where the volunteer greets visitors, provides information, and makes sales from the gift shop. If desired, volunteers can research and develop original interpretive talks from online computer, library and archival research. Pre-made interpretive programs are also available for presentation. Interpretive talks can range from informal talks to individuals during roves, porch talks outside the visitor center, or evening campground talks in the amphitheater. Assignments such as archeological and wildlife monitoring, backcountry conditions assessments, and exotic plant eradication are available. We also have maintenance/interpretation combination volunteer positions if interested, or a combination of maintenance and interpretation.
August through October is the busiest season for the park, with hundreds of visitors each day. This allows for ample opportunity to meet and assist people from all over the world.
Time Commitment: Volunteer assignments are usually two months in length or longer assignments are available if desired.
Reimbursement for meals will be available at $17 per day worked. As we have a 4-day work week for volunteers, reimbursement is $68 per week.
Required Shifts: Volunteer shifts will be four days a week, 8-9 hours per day, with three day weekends, perfect for planning short trips to enjoy the area. A 5-day week is also available, though we encourage 3-day weekends so the volunteer can get out and enjoy the area. Evening, weekend work will be required. As the holiday season approaches, arrangements can be made to have some lengthy time off around the holidays.
Housing: Housing will be provided. A volunteer will share housing with two other people and each will have their own room. No pets are allowed in shared housing.
Training will be provided. A background investigation may be required. Natural Bridges is part of the Southeast Utah Group which includes Arches NP, Canyonlands NP, and Hovenweep NM, and cross training at these parks and business trips to Moab are available.
Please consider volunteering at this spectacular little-known gem in the National Parks System. We can use your help and expertise.
Valley Forge Library Assistant Valley Forge National Historical Park (King of Prussia, PA)
Location:
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Position Description
Volunteers will assist in the management of the Valley Forge National Historical Park library (the Horace Willcox Memorial Library), located at the Philander Chase Knox House. Volunteers will work with the archivist in assisting researchers and in the cataloging and classification of books, microfilm, and research documents. Reference work will involve assisting users in finding information and materials. Assignments in cataloging and classification will require the identification of key information from physical material and the input of this information into a computerized catalog database. Volunteer work Monday through Friday.
Valley Forge Museum Management Assistant Valley Forge National Historical Park (King of Prussia, PA)
Location:
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Position Description
Volunteers will assist in the direct, hands-on management of museum collections at Valley Forge NHP. Primary duties are to assist the curator, museum specialist, and other curatorial staff in managing historic objects, archeology, and archival collections. This may include housekeeping, rehousing, and cataloging of collections. Documentation responsibilities will include inventories, cataloging, typing, data entry and photography. Preservation responsibilities will include housekeeping, condition surveys, sorting, cataloging, and photocopying.
NRCS Earth Team - Massachusetts USDA NRCS (Amherst, MA)
Location:
Amherst, MA 01002
Position Description
Natural Resources Conservation Service Earth Team volunteers perform a variety of jobs to put conservation measures on the land.
Work is located in field offices and the state office. Jobs consist of surveying, conservation planning, data collection, administrative work, data input, outreach work and various other duties.
Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Southeast Louisiana NWR (LaCombe, LA)
Location:
LaCombe, LA 70445
Position Description
Volunteers needed to perform seasonal indoor and outdoor work. Indoor work includes: assisting in visitor center, performing clerical and administrative duties, and working with computers and other technical equipment. Outdoor work includes: assisting in landscape, trail, and facility maintenance, conducting biological surveys and studies such as bird banding counts, and monitoring, assisting in hunter check stations, leading tours and providing information and interpretation to the visiting public, assisting in habitat modification projects, such as developing freshwater impoundments and reforestation, and photographing a variety of natural and cultural resources.
San Francisco Maritime NHP San Francisco Maritime NHP (San Francisco, CA)
Location:
San Francisco, CA 94123
Position Description
Help out in the fast paced world of the Volunteer Office. Full and part-time internships available. Must be personable, flexible, organized, and fun! Some computer skills and an interest in maritime heritage essential. Learn about volunteer management and program development. Work involves a plethora of tasks from data entry and accounting, to writing, recruiting, interviewing, and helping throw work parties, pizza parties, recognition parties, and everything (expected and unexpected) in between. Work for and with every department in the Park and supporting Association. It’s good training, and good fun.
Wildlife Assistant Pinnacles National Monument (Paicines, CA)
Location:
Paicines, CA 95043
Position Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Wildlife Assistants help wildlife biologists with a variety of wildlife related tasks to include fieldwork and/or office work including the Condor Recovery Program.
OFFICE DUTIES may include data entry of wildlife observation cards; document condor behavior from remote video camera footage; research non-lead ammunition issue; develop resource education products
FIELD DUTIES may include assisting with invertebrate and vertebrate surveys; monitoring for pig activity within the pig exclosure if a breech in the fence is suspected; assisting in maintaining a pig free exclosure through assisting NPS staff in fence maintenance (brushing, erosion control); tracking condors using radio telemetry; assisting with condor feeding through carcass placements 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.
·For fieldwork: 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.
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
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.
