Position Description
We are looking for a couple with their own RV, who are willing to commit 32 hours a week and a minimum of three months, to work alongside interpretive rangers; sharing information with visitors, and leaving them with a greater understanding and appreciation of the open range cattle era.
Duties: Duties will include staffing a visitor center desk, orienting visitors to the site and the surrounding area, and developing and presenting a 20 minute tour of the historic ranch house. There are also opportunities to present costumed demonstrations on various aspects of ranch life if you choose. Interpretive training will be provided. We also will provide uniform shirts and period costumes if you decide to do living history programs.
Housing: Volunteers are required to work 32 hours a week as a team. In exchange, we will reimburse $325 for your campsite at a local RV park. There are three RV parks in the local area. A KOA is located right in the town of Deer Lodge (406-846-1629; www.koa.com/where/mt/26112/), Indian Creek is located just outside of town (406-846-3848; www.indiancreekcampground.net), and the Riverfront RV park is located in Garrison, MT which is just up the road from Deer Lodge (406-846-2282; www.riverfrontrvparkmt.com).
Location Description: Grant-Kohrs Ranch NHS is located in Deer Lodge, western Montana. The park encompasses a little over 1600 aces and was established to provide an understanding of the frontier cattle era of the Nation’s history. It is a lesser visited NPS site which receives approximately 20,000-30,000 visitors a year. Given the long winters in Montana, the visitation is concentrated between the months of May-August. The first couple of months (May and June) consist mainly of school groups with as many as 300 children per day. The weather in Montana can be unpredictable. During the summer months it can be in the 90s during the day and drop to the 40s at night. Deer Lodge is a full-service community. For more details on the park please visit our website (www.nps.gov/grko).
Horse Center volunteer Rock Creek Park (Washington D.C., DC)
Location:
Washington D.C., DC 20015
Position Description
Volunteer will work at the horse center in Rock Creek Park. Duties include exercising horses, cleaning tack, mucking stalls, unloading hay, cleaning water buckets, breaking ice, watering horses, turn-out, sweeping stalls and other duties as assigned.
USPP Mounted Patrol Volunteer Rock Creek Park (Washington, DC)
Location:
Washington, DC 20008
Position Description
Volunteer will work at the United States Park Police horse stables on Oregon Avenue in Rock Creek Park. Duties include exercising horses, cleaning tack, mucking stalls, unloading hay, cleaning water buckets, breaking ice, watering horses, turn-out, sweeping stalls and other duties as assigned.
Horse care and patrol Petrified Forest National Park (Petrified Forest, AZ)
Location:
Petrified Forest, AZ 86028
Position Description
The volunteer will work independently and alongside park law enforcement and resource management staff in the care and use of horses for resource protection and preservation. Only experienced people with knowledge, skills and abilities to work with and ride horses should apply. The volunteer should know how to control a horse in front country areas including riding around parking lots, motor vehicle traffic, paved trails, and large groups of people. The candidate should also possess skills and abilities to safely travel or camp alone in the backcountry utilizing a horse.
Ranger Amber Bryant may be contacted for more information at 928-524-6228 ext. 231. Ranger Bryant will conduct interviews for suitable applicants. Anyone considered for this position may be required to prove horsemanship skills upon arrival.
Summer lodging may be available for a single adult in a small efficiency apartment. RV sites are available for those with RVs. Additional lodging may be available after Labor Day for those without RVS.
Position Description
Kalama Horse Camp Campground Host Duties
All necessary tools for work accomplishments will be provided by the Forest Service.
Hosts are expected to perform the following duties:
• Daily restroom maintenance.
• Grounds maintenance – Limb cleanup, blowing walkways and parking spurs, cleanout of fire rings, sweeping of shelter floor, and window cleaning.
• Raking and cleanup around corrals.
• Visitor contacts – collection of visitor use data, providing forest information, etc.
• Notifying Law Enforcement of vandalism, public disturbance, accidents.
• Paint restrooms (as needed).
• Repair Vandalism – replacement of corral rails, restroom door locks, windows, number posts, etc.
• Picnic table refinishing as needed.
• Fee compliance checking. Walk the campground in the afternoon to make sure each vehicle is displaying a NW Forest Pass. Provide a fee envelope and instruction for payment to any non-complying guests.
• All fee collection will be done by the Forest Service. Hosts are not permitted to handle money or fee envelopes containing money. Host may hand guests envelopes and instruct them to place payment in the fee tube, as noted above. Host Site:
• The host site will will be kept in a clean and orderly condition which is attractive when viewed by visitors passing the site, or approaching to ask question.
• The area surrounding the storage host site will be kept free of clutter, and equipment, except as authorized in writing by the Forest Service.
• Occupancy of the campground host site is permitted by the host, spouse and minor children. Under no circumstances are other family members, friends or acquaintances authorized to reside on the premises. Short-term guests, staying no more than five days per month, are permitted. For guests wishing to stay longer than this period, written permission from the Monument Manager is required in advance.
• The campground is open to horse users only during the summer use period. Guests with horses may camp in the campground up to the 14 day stay limit, with the same requirement as apply to other campers.
• The host is permitted to park no more than two vehicles at the campground (trailer plus two vehicles), unless authorized in writing by the Monument Manager. Inoperable vehicles are not permitted.
• Permission to keep pets requires Monument Manager approval. Dogs within devloped campgrounds are required to be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length or in physical control. This rule most be observed by campground host, as well as campers.
Envs. Education/Interpretation Internship [JMAC] Muir Woods National Monument (Mill Valley, CA)
Location:
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Position Description Basic Information This internship opportunity is at Muir Woods National Monument, an old growth coast redwood forest just 17 miles north of San Francisco. Muir Woods was declared a National Monument in 1908 through the generous donation of William Kent. In 1972, Golden Gate National Recreation Area was established, with Muir Woods included within its boundaries. The main feature of the Monument is the last old growth coast redwood forest in the San Francisco Bay Area and its associated plants and animals. The park also commemorates the early history of conservation in the United States. Six miles of hiking trails in Muir Woods connect with other trails in surrounding state and national park lands. Interns also may have duties in other parts of the Redwood Creek Watershed.
Muir Woods internships are designed to provide valuable work experience, primarily in Visitor Services, Education, and Interpretation. Internships generally last a minimum of 4 months, and may continue up to one year. Weekend and shift work is required.
Position Duties Interns will be responsible for assisting park staff in a variety of visitor services, including providing formal and informal interpretive programming, staffing an information table, roving trails, answering phones, and responding to visitor inquiries. The main intern duty is to provide special programming for educational groups and present the 3rd-5th grade curriculum education program “Into The Redwood Forest” and grade 6-8 geology program in the Marin Headlands. Both programs are the main emphasis during the school year. Interns may also assist park staff in a variety of resource management services, such as non-native plant removal, nursery work, wildlife species monitoring, weather data collection, volunteer service support, and other related projects.
This position is 40 hours per week. We are looking to fill this internship by January at the latest. Interns receive out-of-pocket expenses and a uniform to wear while on duty. Housing may be provided.
Job Qualifications
Mature judgement, ability to work independently
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time (accommodations may be possible)
Ability to lead large groups of children with a diverse background.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Must enjoy working with the public
Able to work with a small staff in a close office arrangement
Science Communication Internship [MKOE] GGNRA/PORE (Sausalito, CA)
Location:
Sausalito, CA 94965
Position Description
Applications Due: February 25, 2008
The National Park Service is seeking 4-5 motivated individuals to assist developing communication and multimedia outreach products for the San Francisco Bay Area Network (SFAN) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) program, the Pacific Coast Science and Learning Center (PCSLC) at Point Reyes National Seashore, and NOAA’s Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary. The programs work together to develop and implement a cutting edge science program for the National Park Service that supports effective land and ocean management decisions. The goal of the communication and outreach efforts is to make current research interesting and relevant to a wide audience within the National Park Service and beyond: partner agencies, park visitors, and the general public.
The interns will work closely with the park staff to identify and develop appropriate communication messages, audiences and specific products. One of the interns at the PCSLC will work primarily on ocean sciences communication and outreach on diverse projects, including developing a marine ecology program for visitors to Point Reyes. A variety of media will be explored including oral presentations, newsletters, fact sheets, posters, brochures, audio and video briefings, podcasting, photography, web development (static and interactive) including blogging, and/or e-field trips. There will be opportunities to visit parks in the Bay Area, work with other interns and assist with field research conducted in the National Parks.
Qualifications : Individuals should have a science background (e.g. marine ecology, biology, zoology, botany, or a physical science), strong writing skills, interest in science education, and be tech savvy. Should be familiar with digital camera/video equipment, PC desktop operating systems, and software including MS Word and digital editing software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver or similar). Familiarity with Apple OS X and design software (e.g. QuarkXPress, iMovie, Final Cut Pro) also a plus.
The most competitive candidates for this internship are creative, highly motivated, enthusiastic for the natural environment, able to work independently, able to manage multiple tasks, and are willing to try new things.
Training Opportunities : This internship will provide hands-on experience working on science communication and outreach efforts by a leading federal agency involved in land and ocean management and preservation. We will provide individual training opportunities based on the applicant’s needs. There may be opportunities to take classes offered through the Park Service including: resource interpretation, CPR, First-Aid, etc. There is also a regional NPS Science Communication Conference in April 2008 that successful applicants may participate in.
Application Material : These positions will be filled as soon as possible. Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, dates of availability, preferred location, and provide contact info for at least 2 references. Compensation: daily stipend, mileage reimbursement, and/or housing may be available.
Network
Background and Overview—The San Francisco Bay Area Network
The Inventory and Monitoring Program and the Pacific Coast Science and Learning Center serve the National Parks of the San Francisco Bay Area Network (SFAN). The SFAN parks are within the Central California Coast Ranges and share many ecological systems and associated anthropogenic influences which include invasions of non-native species, altered fire regimes, degraded air and water quality, heavy recreational pressure, adjacent habitat loss, and climate change with associated sea level rise. The parks are extremely diverse in natural resources and have a unique set of complex management challenges within a densely populated setting. Most of the SFAN units are part of the Central California International Biosphere Reserve (Myers et al 2000), and are part of the California Floristic Province, an area recognized by Conservation International as a hotspot of biodiversity.
NOAA’s Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary sits just offshore of Point Reyes National Seashore and works to protect the unique offshore ecosystem surrounding the hidden Cordell Bank. The Sanctuary has research and monitoring programs to better understand the resources, has protective regulations, and communicates to the public through education and outreach programs. Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary is the most northern of the three contiguous National Marine Sanctuaries on our coast and is entirely offshore. www.cordellbank.noaa.gov
SFAN parks include :
Eugene O’Neill National Historical Site (www.nps.gov/EUON)
Fort Point National Historical Site (www.nps.gov/FOPO)
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (www.nps.gov/GOGA)
John Muir National Historical Site (www.nps.gov/JOMU)
Muir Woods National Monument (www.nps.gov/MUWO)
Pinnacles National Monument (www.nps.gov/PINN)
Point Reyes National Seashore (www.nps.gov/PORE)
Location of Internships :The location of the internships will be at one of the two locations listed below:
Inventory and Monitoring Program, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Fort Cronkhite -Building 1063, Sausalito, CA 94965
Pacific Coast Science and Learning Center, Point Reyes National Seashore, 1 Bear Valley Rd, PointReyes Station, CA, 94956.
Hours : 16-40 hrs per week, negotiable. Duration : 4-8 months, negotiable. Start Date : Negotiable, ideally March, 2008.
Living History Volunteer (Boat Crew) C&O Canal National Historical Park (Potomac, MD)
Location:
Potomac, MD 20854
Position Description
Please join us if you enjoy working outdoors, love animals, and would enjoy wearing period clothing as you portray 19th century life on the canal. Learn how a lock operates, travel along the canal, and relive life when things moved at a slower pace!
We have a brand new boat and we need your help!
Volunteer assists in the operation of the replica canal boat(s) in the district. This involves wearing period clothing, assisting with the care and grooming of mules, assisting with general maintenance and operation of the boat and lift lock. Volunteer also provides information to visitors to facilitate their visit and to help increase their appreciation of the park resources. Information provided may include general orientation information as well as more detailed information about park natural, historic, and recreational resources. Volunteer may be asked to provide additional assistance to paid staff as needed. Volunteer may lead interpretive programs.
Volunteer must be able to work with visitors from diverse (culturally, socially, economically) backgrounds. Volunteer must be able to communicate well with the public and represent the National Park Service in a professional manner. Volunteer must be physically able to carry out strenuous activity in sometimes adverse weather conditions (e.g., heat, humidity, and rain).
Paid staff will provide general orientation to the National Park Service and the resources of C&O Canal National Historical Park. Most training in safe handling of mules and operating the canal boat and lift lock will be on-the-job.
Time Commitment: It is recommended that this position will require a regular commitment during the canal boat operating season (generally April through October), but time requirements may be flexible depending on volunteer availability.
No housing available
***Come see the new boat, the Charles F. Mercer, at Great Falls***
Volunteer Crews are needed for the 2007 and 2008 seasons at Great Falls and Georgetown. Apply Now!
Call now - We are scheduling an orientation session for new volunteers.
Range Management Dixie National Forest (St. George, UT)
Location:
St. George, UT 84770
Position Description Range Management: Volunteer will inspect grazing allotments for livestock locations, forage use, pasture moves, and structural improvements. Will assist in noxious weed program.
Skills required are to be able to work with horses, mules, read brands, and be able to drive a standard 4x4 pickup. Forest Service will provide housing and equipment.
Wilderness Ranger Bridger-Teton National Forest (Moran, WY)
Location:
Moran, WY 83013
Position Description Wilderness Ranger: Individual(s) will be working at remote duty stations in the Teton Wilderness. Work is performed utilizing horses and mules or on foot depending on applicants’ preference and stock experience. Work duties include contacting, educating, and documenting public contacts, recording wildlife observations, and light trail maintenance. Housing and subsistence provided (housing will be a cabin or wall tent depending on duty location).
Noxious Weed Control Manti-LaSal National Forest (Price, UT)
Location:
Price, UT 84501
Position Description Noxious Weed Control: Primary duties in noxious weed control. Responsible for chemically/mechanically eradicating a variety of noxious weed species. Some plant identification knowledge desirable. Skills required are to be able to work with horses, drive a pickup, and pull a horse trailer. Work is strenuous at times. Trailer space and pasture is available for volunteers providing their own living trailer, horses, and equipment. Forest Service may provide housing, horses, equipment, and work transportation. Subsistence may be available.
Group Volunteer Opportunities Uinta National Forest (Heber City, UT)
Location:
Heber City, UT 84032
Position Description Group Opportunities: Open - i.e., stream rehabilitation, range improvements, trail maintenance, recreation maintenance, and area cleanup. Programs such as Adopt-A-Trail, -Stream, -Fence, and -Campground are also available.
Projects vary with interest of group and time available to work. Forest Service will provide tools and equipment to complete project.
Ranch Worker Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park (Johnson City, TX)
Location:
Johnson City, TX 78636
Position Description
DUTIES: Feeds cattle and horses, cleans water and feed troughs, and the Show Barn area. Helps with the care of the cattle, builds and repairs fences, cattleguards and does patch work on park roads, paints corrals and ranching structures. Depending on time of year, may assist with farming activities such as plowing fields, cultivating, haying, etc. SKILLS: Experience in farming or ranching would be beneficial but tasks can be learned. Valid driver’s license is a plus. COMPENSATION: Orientation of the park, training, and a VIP uniform are provided. The park has ten RV pads with full hook ups; please check for availability. Use of RV pad will require a minimum of 3-month commitment and to work at least 32 hours per week. AREA: The Park is located in the Texas Hill Country. The Park Headquarters are in Johnson City, which is approximately 40 miles west of Austin or approximately 50 miles north of San Antonio. The summer temperatures reach into the 100s, the winter temperatures range in the 50s.
Natural/cultural resource mgmt at Mojave Nat'l Pre Mojave National Preserve (Essex, CA)
Location:
Essex, CA 92332
Position Description
Positions are available year-round.Duties: A variety of cultural and natural resource management volunteer opportunities are available. Cultural resource projects involve working closely with the park archeologists to perform site surveys, document sites and artifacts, prepare cultural resources papers and reports, and other projects as assigned. Natural resources needs include invasive weed and tamarisk identification and removal, installation and care of wildlife cameras, identification and data entry of wildlife seen on camera film, spring surveys, installation of wilderness boundary markers throughout the park, site survey and data entry for backcountry campsites across the park, litter removal and site cleanups, and other projects as assigned. The natural resources work is usually preformed independently. A two month commitment is required, with three months preferred; with 1.6 million acres in the preserve, it takes a while to learn about our resources to safely and competently perform various duties. The projects underway at particular times of the year will vary. Skills desired: Ability to follow directions and work well with others, including visitors and co-workers with diverse interests and views. Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, adapt well to frequent change, and maintain a positive attitude. Desire to find personal fulfillment through meaningful and sometimes challenging work. Ability to live happily in a remote area (Hole in the Wall - HITW or Kelso) or tiny community (Baker) with few to no amenities. Ability to hike up to five miles per day in remote, rocky desert terrain, often following no trail, using map, compass, and/or GPS. Good physical condition and health required. Knowledge of desert hiking techniques and procedures a plus. Previous knowledge of natural or cultural resources and ability to operate 4x4 vehicle in remote, sandy, rocky areas also a plus. Safe driving record, valid driver's license, and dependable personal transportation required.Compensation: FOR KELSO/BAKER POSITIONS: Free full hook-up RV sites are located in Baker and Kelso, CA. No internet, TV, telephone, or propane is provided. Free laundry facilities are available in Baker but not Kelso. Baker also offers limited amenities of convenience stores, gas stations, and restaurants. Limited free co-ed dormitory style housing, with private bedrooms, in a Baker mobile home may be available, depending on space; dorms can't accommodate couples or pets. Government vehicle provided for official duty use, but personal transportation required for grocery shopping and personal exploration of the area. FOR HITW POSITION - Free dry RV site in campground; no hookups at campground, but dump station is available. Limited free co-ed dormitory style housing in HITW, with private bedrooms, may also be available, depending on space; dorms can't accommodate couples or pets. Government transportation provided for work use, but personal vehicle required for grocery shopping and weekend use.ALL - VIPs must serve a minimum of 32 hours (four days) per week to qualify for free RV site or lodging. $3 per work day out-of-pocket expenses reimbursement possible for up to three months, funding permitting. Uniform shirts, hat, and coats provided. Incentive award program based on VIP hours donated. A minimum two to three month time commitment is required.Area: Mojave National Preserve is one of the largest national parks in the contiguous US. Established in 1994, we are a young and growing site. National preserves allow hunting, which primarily occurs in the Fall. Our park has the world's largest concentration of Joshua trees, some of the tallest sand dunes in North America, wonderful night sky and natural sound opportunities, designated wilderness covering nearly half the preserve, and critical habitat for the threatened desert tortoise.Baker, CA, is a tiny community of about 800 people, just outside the preserve. Located along Interstate 15 between Barstow and Las Vegas, Baker serves as a gateway to Death Valley National Park and Mojave National Preserve. Minimal shopping and amenities are available in Baker. Full shopping and medical services are available in Barstow, CA, about one hour away, or Las Vegas, NV, about 1 1/2 hours away. However, Baker is within a four hour drive of Los Angeles and several other national park sites. Kelso, CA, is located 35 miles south of Baker, and has no amenities.The HITW area is located in the heart of the park. Considered remote, HITW is located 63 miles from the small town (4500 people) of Needles, CA. Basic shopping and medical services are available in Needles. Thirty miles further in Bullhead City, AZ, or Laughlin, NV, major shopping, services, and medical facilities are available.
Position Description
Join Nebraska's Earth Team! The Earth Team is the volunteer branch of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). There are currently volunteer opportunities available in NRCS offices all across Nebraska. NRCS works with landowners to help them manage the natural resources on their property. Many different volunteer jobs are available and offer a flexible schedule. Please contact the volunteer coordinator listed below, or visit the web site below for more information.
Position Description
Join Nebraska's Earth Team! The Earth Team is the volunteer branch of the USDAs Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). There are currently volunteer opportunities available in NRCS offices all across Nebraska. NRCS works with landowners to help them manage the natural resources on their property. Many different volunteer jobs are available and offer a flexible schedule. Please contact the volunteer coordinator listed below, or visit the web site below for more information.
