Position Description
Aztec Ruins National Monument (NM) has an interesting, challenging, and fun special event opportunity for energetic volunteers at our EARTH DAY event.

The one day EARTH DAY event Learning from the Past and Taking Responsibility for the Future is on Saturday April 25, 2009.

We need volunteer help with tasks in: Sustainable Agriculture, Water Use, Recycling Activities, Book Exchange, Energy, Transportation, and other activities. We will need help with marketing, setting up booths, assisting visitors, speakers, cultural demonstrators, interpretation of the monument and help at the Visitor Center.

We propose to use Earth Day as a catalyst for sharing lessons of Ancestral Puebloan society with our community to help us be better stewards today. With this event, we hope to promote sustainability and dispel the myth that environmental responsibility means not using resources and consequently suffering economically and in our quality of life. It is our hope that this event will strengthen our relations with our community and provide a foundation for future dialog about environmental issues.

The position will last one day to 2 months, starting in February, March or April. Individuals and groups welcome! We need as many hours as volunteers can offer for this event.

Position Description
Capitol Reef National Park Ripple Rock Nature Center Applicant Information

NATURE CENTER POSITION DESCRIPTION: -Staff the nature center from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, five days per week -Maintain interpretive exhibits and facility cleanliness -Conduct established activities or develop and implement an educational activities program for the center (research, prepare, advertise, present and evaluate new or established activities) with guidance. -Provide general information on park and area facilities and services -Attend a variety of ranger presentations for an overview of the National Park Service interpretive programming -Opportunity to observe work in other agency divisions (administration, protection, resources management, maintenance) if desired. -Meet regularly with the National Park Service supervisor -Operate equipment including hand-held radio, VCR, computer, copier, passenger vehicle or van -Complete monthly statistics reports -Make recommendations for future revisions and modifications

DURATION: A commitment of 40 hours per week for the period of mid-May through mid August or preferably through Labor Day weekend. (The facility is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.) Applicants are recruited continuously.

PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS: The park provides one private bedroom in a coed multi-bedroom house with shared living, kitchen and bathroom facilities. Volunteers are required to wear a uniform shirt provided by the park, and may receive a reimbursement for living expenses of $10 per day worked. OBLIGATIONS OF CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK: -Select a qualified applicant on the basis of merit and without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age or disability -Provide primary supervision of the volunteer at the work site -Orient the intern to park regulations, policies and procedures -Provide timely notification of or response to any complaints -Provide a safe work environment for the volunteer

OBLIGATIONS OF THE VOLUNTEER: -Comply with park regulations, policies and procedures -Complete projects and assignments -Maintain a professional appearance and wear a National Park Service volunteer uniform shirt -Adhere to the specified dates of the volunteer agreement -Report physical, safety or personnel problems concerning the position to park staff APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submit an application detailing related work experiences (include the names and phone numbers of supervisors) and reference contact information from an academic advisor or employer (include a phone number). Applicants must also address the following selection criteria by describing their knowledge, skills and abilities in: 1) Children’s recreation programs (such as youth camps, youth sports coaching, after-school programs, youth clubs, etc.) 2) Personal work ethic 3) Communication and interpersonal skills. Please use Box 18 to address these factors.

Submit applications online or mail applications to: Capitol Reef National Park Park Volunteer Coordinator HC 70 Box 15 Torrey, UT 84775

Apply online at www.volunteer.gov (be sure to address all the selection criteria listed above; use box 18 to provide detailed answers) Applications are accepted continuously. For more information, Contact Cindy Micheli, Education Outreach Coordinator at cindy_micheli@nps.gov or phone 435/425-3791 x112

THE FACILITY: The Ripple Rock Nature Center was built in 1957. This two-room 940-square foot structure is located in the park’s historic district, approximately ¾ mile from the visitor center on the Scenic Drive. It is conveniently located between two fruit orchards, across from a blacksmith shop exhibit, adjacent to Sulphur Creek, and near a picnic area and historic pioneer farmstead. The building is set back from the road and surrounded by areas of rough lawn with mature shade trees.

The Ripple Rock Nature Center opened in May of 1999 and is visited by approximately 3500 people during the summer season. Student groups visiting the park on field trips use the facility as an orientation site. It is the primary location for a four-day youth day camp held in mid-July.

THE PARK: Capitol Reef National Park is located in south-central Utah. The Ripple Rock Nature Center, residence area, Fruita Historic District, and park headquarters are 11 miles east of Torrey along Highway 24. Basic groceries, gas, and restaurants are available in Torrey. Dental and medical services are in Bicknell, 20 miles west of park headquarters. Larger supermarkets, stores, and a hospital are in Richfield, 75 miles west. Personal transportation is highly recommended. This remote, 378 square-mile national park has a high desert climate with summer temperatures averaging a high of 91 degrees in July (although the record high is 104.) Heavy thunderstorms (typically during July, August and September) can produce cascading ephemeral waterfalls and raging flash floods.

The park protects the Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long upthrust in the Earth’s crust, the most spectacular geological feature of its kind in North America. Myriad narrow canyons, towering cliffs, expansive slickrock, domes, arches and monoliths provide inspiration, solitude and recreational opportunities for approximately ¾ million people each year. The park also preserves archeological features and petroglyphs of the Fremont Culture, and the remnants of Fruita, a Mormon pioneer settlement that includes 2,600 fruit trees.

Contact cindy_micheli@nps.gov for application information.

Position Description
Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge/Battle of Midway National Memorial is located within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, and is the only island within the Monument that is open to the public. Midway Atoll is a nursery for the largest nesting colonies of Laysan and Black-footed albatrosses on the planet, is the sight where unimaginable heroism and sacrifice fought to turn the tide of World War II in the Pacific, and is the "window" into the Monument - a vast, rich, predator-dominated marine ecosystem.

Although Midway would benefit from an army of volunteers, currently only 2 - 3 volunteers can be accommodated at one time. Some of the volunteer tasks/duties include: propagation and out-planting of native plants; eradication of invasive plants and habitat restoration; data entry; as well as, bird banding and marine debris removal.

Requirements of the positions include: a 12-week commitment; ability to get along well with others in a remote environment; good physical condition, with no signficant medical issues; ability to swim, ride a bike, hike up to three miles per day in sand, and lift 40 pounds. Because of the typically large number of applications that are received, preference will be given to those with a degree in a science-related field.

Applications accepted for consideration 2/15/09 - 3/15/09.

Midway Atoll will provide volunteers with roundtrip airfare to Midway from Honolulu, room and board while on Midway, and the experience of a lifetime!

Position Description
Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge/Battle of Midway National Memorial is located within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, and is the only island within the Monument that is open to the public. Midway Atoll is a nursery for the largest nesting colonies of Laysan and Black-footed albatrosses on the planet, is the sight where unimaginable heroism and sacrifice fought to turn the tide of World War II in the Pacific, and is the "window" into the Monument - a vast, rich, predator-dominated marine ecosystem.

Although Midway would benefit from an army of volunteers, currently only 2 - 3 volunteers can be accommodated at one time. Some of the volunteer tasks/duties include: propagation and out-planting of native plants; eradication of invasive plants and habitat restoration; data entry; as well as, bird banding and marine debris removal.

Requirements of the positions include: a 12-week commitment; ability to get along well with others in a remote environment; good physical condition, with no signficant medical issues; ability to swim, ride a bike, hike up to three miles per day in sand, and lift 40 pounds. Because of the typically large number of applications that are received, preference will be given to those with a degree in a science-related field.

Applications accepted for consideration 7/15/09 - 8/15/09.

Midway Atoll will provide volunteers with roundtrip airfare to Midway from Honolulu, room and board while on Midway, and the experience of a lifetime!

Position Description
Tern Island field station– Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument at Hawaiian Islands NWR (French Frigate Shoals, NWHI)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument at Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge operates a field station on Tern island. Tern Island is extremely isolated with limited contact with the outside world (limited phones, mail every 5 weeks) and limited availability of fresh food. At least one full time manager and two to three volunteers, plus small numbers of outside researchers, are usually present on the island.

Generally, we select 20 applicants each year for a minimum of three to six months. We do not provide pay or stipends to volunteers, but provide a private room (with a common bathroom) and meals while on island. We can also assist you to obtain university credit if you provide us the necessary forms in advance notice, and we can provide you information on how you can use your volunteer work hours for tax purposes. Our recruitment schedule is irregular as opportunities come up throughout the year. The times we need volunteers will rarely match university summer break periods, because of the variable lengths of stay on the island, and the low availability of transportation to the islands either by plane or ship.

Applicants should be able to work well in a small, isolated team with other volunteers and refuge staff in a professional and safe manner; and be flexible on refuge work assignments. While wildlife surveys are an important aspect of our volunteer program, volunteers also carry out other crucial needs of the refuge, such as invasive plant control, trash removal from wildlife habitat, and station operation and maintenance needs.

The Service, a bureau of the Department of the Interior, together with the Department of Commerce (NOAA), and the State of Hawai’I –and in consultation with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, administer the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument representing a cooperative conservation approach to protecting the entire ecosystem of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI).

If you are still interested to volunteer at Papahanaumokuakea, Hawaiian Islands NWR, please contact PMNMLogistics@fws.gov for further information.

Position Description
Laysan Island camp station– Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument at Hawaiian Islands NWR (Laysan Island, NWHI)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument at Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge operates a camp station on Laysan island. Laysan island is extremely isolated with limited contact with the outside world (limited phones, mail every 6 months) and limited availability of fresh food. At least one full time biological science technician and two to three volunteers, plus small numbers of outside researchers, are usually present on the island.

Generally, we select 20 applicants each year for a minimum of six months. We do not provide pay or stipends to volunteers, but provide a private room (with a common bathroom) and meals while on island. We can also assist you to obtain university credit if you provide us the necessary forms in advance notice, and we can provide you information on how you can use your volunteer work hours for tax purposes. Our recruitment schedule is irregular as opportunities come up throughout the year. The times we need volunteers will rarely match university summer break periods, because of the variable lengths of stay on the island, and the low availability of transportation to the islands by ship.

Applicants should be able to work well in a small, isolated team with other volunteers and refuge staff in a professional and safe manner; and be flexible on refuge work assignments. While wildlife surveys are an important aspect of our volunteer program, volunteers also carry out other crucial needs of the refuge, such as invasive plant control, trash removal from wildlife habitat, and station operation and maintenance needs.

The Service, a bureau of the Department of the Interior, together with the Department of Commerce (NOAA), and the State of Hawai’I –and in consultation with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, administer the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument representing a cooperative conservation approach to protecting the entire ecosystem of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI).

If you are still interested to volunteer at Papahanaumokuakea, Hawaiian Islands NWR, please contact PMNMLogistics@fws.gov for further information.

Position Description
Spring 2009 - National Park Service Internship Summary

The National Park Service will offer internship opportunities for Spring 2009 in the following program areas: Habitat Restoration, Interpretation, and Volunteers-In-Parks.

These internships are aimed at providing undergraduate students with an opportunity to gain first hand exposure to careers within the National Park Service- one of the leaders in environmental education and conservation. The positions are unpaid but offer parking, training, uniform items and other incidental expenses.

1. Habitat Restoration Program Intern

Habitat Restoration Program interns work closely with National Park Service staff and volunteers in the restoration of native habitats in the Twin Cities. Interns gain valuable field experience while working with one of the premier natural resource agencies in the world, the National Park Service, and other partner land-managing agencies within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

Interns will work both independently and with experienced Crew Leaders to prepare for and lead fun, educational habitat restoration events for volunteers along the Mississippi River. Typical activities include:

-Developing training resources for new Crew Leaders.

-Preparing lesson plans for habitat restoration events.

-Working with partner agencies to prepare land use and restoration histories for selected sites using historic records, aerial photos and maps.

-Learning to facilitate habitat restoration events for volunteers.

-Inventory and removal of non-native invasive species.

-Planting native trees, plants and shrubs.

Applicants should have a strong interest in education, natural resources, National Parks and related areas. Prior experience, while not required, will be considered based on its relevance. Interns will receive appropriate office and field training.

Interns must be available to work during scheduled volunteer restoration projects. These tend to be scheduled on Saturday mornings. Weekday schedules may be flexible to accommodate school, work and extracurricular activities.

2. Mississippi River Visitor Center Intern

Visitor Center Interns work with Park Rangers from the National Park Service at the Mississippi River Visitor Center in the lobby of the Science Museum of Minnesota in downtown Saint Paul, MN.

Interns work side by side with Park Rangers to interpret the national significance of the Mississippi River and help visitors plan trips in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, along the entire Mississippi River and to National Park areas across the country. Interns will also create interactive exhibits and programs for the public to enjoy at the Visitor Center.

The internship will provide valuable front line experience while learning from one of the world’s leaders in the field of interpretation and environmental education, the National Park Service.

Interns receive basic training about interpretative techniques, the Mississippi River and the National Park Service, free parking and a uniform shirt.

This summer position requires a commitment of 10-12 hours a week. A wide variety of shifts are available including evenings and weekends.

The National Park Service is seeking enthusiastic and mature candidates with excellent communication skills and experience in customer service. Applicants should have knowledge and interest in education, natural resources, American History and National Parks.

3. Volunteer Program Coordinator Intern

The Volunteer Program Coordinator Intern will work closely with the Volunteers-In-Parks Manager at Mississippi National River and Recreation Area to manage all aspects of the volunteer program including volunteer recruitment, supervision, and program development. The VIP program includes interns and volunteers working in areas of environmental education, habitat restoration, and research assistance.

Interns will gain knowledge about volunteer program management and public relations by communicating with volunteers, the public, and partner organizations.

The National Park Service is seeking enthusiastic, responsible candidates for this intern position. No previous experience is required, but all interns must have an interest in volunteerism, natural resources, and the National Parks. All interns will receive customized training.

Interns must be available at least one weekday per week and at least five hours total each week. Intern schedules may be flexible to accommodate school, extracurricular activities, and job schedules.

To Apply for Any Internship Opportunity: Contact Park Ranger Thomas Ibsen at thomas_ibsen@nps.gov or 651-290-3030, ext. 233. An application, letter of interest, resume and transcript or listing of relevant coursework will be requested. Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2009.

Position Description
Library Assistant:
Separate books, CD's and periodicals into categories with an electronic database system. Mark each item with the correct reference number and set up a check out system.

Volunteer Photographer:

Create a digital collection of photographs for use by park staff, for special requests and as a base for the production of park post cards.

Information Technician:

Keep all park bulletin boards current on a monthly basis. Clean and service park bulletin boards and trail signs as needed.

Guided Walk Interpreter:

Presents guided walk interpretive programs throughout the park. Develops information on each unit to answer questions, explain the history of the park and lead various guided walks.

Environmental Education Assistant:

Presents environmental education and interpretive programs throughout the park units. Assists in developing, maintaining and writing of environmental education and interpretive materials, lesson plans, and reports.

Scouting Programs Presenter:

Presents environmental education, interpretive, and scout advancement programs throughout the park. Assists in maintaining program materials, lesson plans and equipment.

Trail and River Trash Removal:

Remove trash along the park trails and the river and its tributaries throughout the park. Canoes, kayaks, rafts, and boats may be used for this activity.

Boundary Marker Assistant:

Assists rangers and resource management staff in locating and posting boundaries throughout the park. Knowledge of GIS is helpful, but not required.

Invasive Exotic Vegetation Removal:

Assist the park with the removal of such exotic vegetation as chinese privet, japanese honeysuckle, russian olive, mimosa, nepal grass, english ivy, etc. The park provides the equipment and supplies for small to large groups of volunteers to assist on these projects.

Streambank Restoration:

Assist the science and resource managers with performing streambank erosion protection measures by removing excess stabilization rock (riprap) and planting native vegetation. The park will provide all tools and plants.

Removal of Vegetation from Mill Sites and Ruins:

Mechanical and hand removal of vegetation in and around ruins. Roots should be completely removed. Specific guidelines for the removal of vegetation around sensitive cultural resources will be provided.

Computer Assistance:

Assist with data entry, word processing, map presentation and web page creation using a variety of computer software programs. Participants must complete Department of the Interior security and ethics training prior to using government computer systems.

Natural and Cultural Resource Data Collection Assistance:

Assist in collecting data involving natural and cultural resources in order to better understand and properly manage the park resources.

Student Conservation Aide:

Assists the park science staff with a variety of projects including the following: collect GPS data and entering the findings into the park GIS system; coordinates in park stream surveys to collect physical, chemical, and biological data; conduct natural resource surveys and studies.

Forest Restoration:
Reclaim open field areas by planting native plants.

Administrative Clerk:
Assist the administrative division with a variety of duties related to budget and finance as well as general support to other program areas.

Mail and File Clerk:
Opens and reads mail and decides routing by subject matter. sorts and routes mail to 30-40 distribution points. Receives materials and files by subject matter. Makes photocopies and maintains a variety of office equipment.

Visitor Center Assistant:
Opens and closes the visitor center. Fills all brochure holders and cleans the counter and displays. Answers questions, provides orientation/information concerning the park units and surrounding areas. Participates in the sale of annual permits and all three types of park passes. Keeps records of all transactions.

Laborer:
Assists in rehabilitation of buildings and structures. Assist park maintenance staff with general construction and maintenance activities required in daily operations of the park.

Trail Maintenance Worker:
Assists the trail crew staff with maintenance and construction of trails including brushing the trail corridors and drainage structure cleaning. Tasks include the following: step construction, retaining wall construction, sign placement, building split rail fence and other related duties.

Position Description
Help protect Greenbelt Park from harmful invasive plants. Join in a hands on nature preservation activity and learn about native and non-native plants. Join us at 11:00 a.m. in the Sweetgum Picnic area located near the entrance of the park. This program will be every first Saturday of the month. Come rain or shine and please wear appropriate clothing, work gloves, and lunch/snack. Greenbelt Park's entrance is located between Kenilworth Avenue and the Baltimore Washington Parkway at 6565 Greenbelt Road.For more information, please call Greenbelt Park at (301) 344-3944 or you can visit our web page at http//:www.nps.gov/gree/

Position Description

Thank you for you interest in volunteering at the Mount Rainier National Park greenhouse. Volunteers play a significant role in the success of the plant production program in the park.

Brief job description: Assist Park Horticulturist in native plant production for park restoration projects.

Duties: Assist the Park Horticulturist in the propagation and maintenance of native plants. Duties include the collection and preparation of cutting material; transplanting seedlings and rooted cuttings; and general plant maintenance.

Some of the tasks that volunteers help us with, and the general timing for those tasks are:

• Seed collection - usually starts in early August and continues through mid-October.
• Seed cleaning - starts in late August and continues until all seed are clean (mid-late November most years).
• Transplanting rooted cuttings - starts in early-mid April and continues until all cuttings are potted up.
• Transplanting seedlings - starts in early-mid June and continues through mid-July.
• Field planting - starts in mid-late August and continues until all plants are planted or the snow depth is too high to clear away for continued planting.

Our normal hours of operation, both for greenhouse and field operations, is Monday - Thursday from 7am - 5:30pm. Volunteers usually come in around 8 or 9am and leave between 3 and 4pm (times vary depending on the volunteer's personal schedule). The field operation usually schedules two Saturdays a year for field planting, and the greenhouse usually schedules 2-3 Saturdays a year (one in the spring for transplanting, and one or two in late summer for seed collection).

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:

• Work experience in greenhouse operations, transplanting seedlings, gardening, landscape maintenance and/or college courses of study in botany, horticulture or related field.
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time and perform repetitive tasks with a high level of accuracy.
• Willingness to learn by following instructions if not qualified in (1) and (2).
• Physical ability to do the work you are applying for. Seed collection may require the ability to complete a strenuous hike and work at high elevations.

Responsibilities:

• Work within the parameters of this position description unless change is documented by your supervisor.
• Dedication to working with proper equipment in a safe, sane manner at all times. Safety First!

Time Commitment:
Part-time, intermittent. Most need for volunteers is on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Training:
The Park Horticulturist will provide training and background information on horticultural practices, greenhouse operations, and production goals.

Benefits:

• Waiver of park entry/camping fees for volunteer period;
• VIP baseball cap;
• 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.

Supervisor, and for more information:
Josh Drown, Park Horticulturist, (360) 569-2211 ext. 6170.

Position Description

Every year, Mount Rainier National Park works with the Geologic Society of America hire one or two interpretive naturalists with expertise in geological sciences through their Geoscientists-in-Parks program. An additional intern will be hired in 2009 to help with the park's geomorphology research program. These positions last 12 weeks, come with housing and a small living allowance, and, on successful completion, qualify the interns for educational grants.

Positions are advertised in December and filled in March or April. The application period for 2009 opened on December 1, 2009. Positions are advertised on the website of the Geologic Society of America at www.geosociety.org. Consider spending your summer applying your geological training in one of the most beautiful national parks in the country!

Position Description

Education interns work with park staff in preparing and presenting curriculum-based programs for third- through eighth-grade students in their classrooms and in the park. Programs have established themes and objectives that focus on natural science or history.

Spring positions run from April to June.
Fall positions take place in September and October.

Qualified applicants will relate well to children between the ages of eight and thirteen, and enjoy the physical and mental demands of teaching outdoors.

Responsibilities:

• Work 32 hours per 5-day work week.
• Participate in program training and work as a member of the education team.
• Lead field-based programs as well as classroom programs.
• Contribute to all aspects of district operations as assigned.
• Represent the National Park Service as a member of the interpretive staff.

Benefits:

• A weekly stipend of $100.
• $65.00 uniform allowance (Receipts must be provided.)
• Uniform shirts and jackets provided.
• Fully furnished shared apartment and utilities are provided.
• Free laundry facilities are available.
• 15% discount at park bookstore.

To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume, and three references to Cynthia Ocel, Acadia National Park, P.O. Box 177, Bar Harbor, ME. 04609 or e-mail cynthia_ocel@nps.gov

Phone: (207)-288-8822

For more information go to: http://www.nps.gov/acad/supportyourpark/internships.htm

Position Description

Education interns work with park staff in preparing and presenting curriculum-based programs for third- through eighth-grade students in their classrooms and in the park. Programs have established themes and objectives that focus on natural science or history.

Spring positions run from April to June.
Fall positions take place in September and October.

Qualified applicants will relate well to children between the ages of eight and thirteen, and enjoy the physical and mental demands of teaching outdoors.

Responsibilities:

• Work 32 hours per 5-day work week.
• Participate in program training and work as a member of the education team.
• Lead field-based programs as well as classroom programs.
• Contribute to all aspects of district operations as assigned.
• Represent the National Park Service as a member of the interpretive staff.

Benefits:

• A weekly stipend of $100.
• $65.00 uniform allowance (Receipts must be provided.)
• Uniform shirts and jackets provided.
• Fully furnished shared apartment and utilities are provided.
• Free laundry facilities are available.
• 15% discount at park bookstore.

To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume, and three references to Cynthia Ocel, Acadia National Park, P.O. Box 177, Bar Harbor, ME. 04609 or e-mail cynthia_ocel@nps.gov

Phone: (207)-288-8822

For more information go to: http://www.nps.gov/acad/supportyourpark/internships.htm

Position Description
Schoodic Interpretation/ Education Internship/ Teaching Assistants - Position Description

Time: Late Summer - Fall Season Location: Winter Harbor, Maine Duration: August or September – October or November (multiple 10-16 week positions) Application Deadline: June 29th, 2009.

Acadia National Park – Schoodic Education Research Center

The Schoodic Education and Research Center (SERC), a National Park Service Research Learning Center, is operated by a cooperative partnership between Acadia National Park and the non-profit Acadia Partners for Science and Learning (APSL). The campus is located in Acadia National Park on the Schoodic Peninsula near Winter Harbor, Maine.

Situated on Big Moose Island at the tip of Schoodic Peninsula, the SERC campus has direct access to a variety of habitats. A short walk along the shore provides a substantial view of inter-tidal zone marine life, coastal geological processes, exposed cliff, cobble, mudflat, and marsh habitats. The impressive shoreline encompasses spruce/fir woodlands, stands of pitch pine and mountain habitats which are home to numerous migratory species. This Gulf of Maine setting offers a unique place to study natural sciences as well as human history from 4,000 years ago to the present.

Interpretive Programming

Education/Interpretation Interns at SERC work with two broad-based programs: the Schoodic Education Adventure program (SEA), and the Artist-in-Residence program (A-I-R). Additional duties as assigned include assisting with group meetings and general interpretive roving.

The bulk of the internship is working with the SEA program, which offers a curriculum-based residential program for 5th through 8th grade students and their teachers. The three- and four-day sessions combine hands-on field experience with classroom activities. Focusing on the theme of communicating data through maps and graphs, students explore the relationship between preserving public lands and monitoring their resources. Situated on the rugged coast of Maine, the campus is accessible to wetland and forest ecosystems and provides a rich educational environment for students.

The Artist-in-Residence (A-I-R) program is a competitive program that invites artists from a variety of media to study within the park for two-, three- and four-week residencies. During their stay, artists assist the SEA program with classes designed for children and often present a public program as well. Interpretation staff assists visiting artists with general orientation to the area as well as helping set up for art projects and classroom management.

Intern Duties

The 2007 Schoodic Teaching Assistant/ Intern Program will run 10-16 weeks with positions starting in August and September and running through late October/early November.

Interns spend approximately 70% of their time leading field programs and conducting classroom activities. The core curriculum includes exploring forest and marine ecology, developing geology and archeology maps, investigating nocturnal adaptations on a night hike, and instructing map, compass, and GPS techniques while learning about landscape change over time. Students use a wide array of tools for investigation including journals, scientific equipment, computers, graphs, maps, data synthesis, and the arts.

Approximately 10% of the time is spent in training and program preparation. Another 10% is involved with facility set-up, light maintenance like vacuuming, and group management duties such as meeting the bus, lunch duty, dorm check-out, etc. The remaining 10% of the job includes new activity development, creating props, data entry, program research, and assisting with auxiliary programs.

Responsibilities

Interns: • Work 32-40 hours per 4/5-day work week. Schedules occasionally include working weekends, and shifts vary. Frequently we share a 4½-day workweek, ending at noon on a Friday and returning to work mid-day on a Monday.

• Participate in pre-program training, work as a member of an education team, and attend weekly staff development/logistical meetings.

• Lead morning, afternoon, and evening programs. Interns are not responsible for students after the conclusion of evening programs, but may be on call to assist in the event of an emergency. Supervisory duties are shared at all times with the students’ teachers.

• Contribute to all aspects of the operation of SERC through other duties as assigned.

• Positively represent the National Park Service as a member of the interpretive staff.

Benefits

• A weekly stipend of $100. • $65.00 uniform allowance for tan pants (Receipts must be provided.) • Uniform shirts and jackets provided. • Fully furnished shared apartment and utilities are provided on campus in a separate location from the student dormitory. • Limited meals are available when school programs are in session. • Laundry facilities are available on campus. • College credit can be arranged through most universities prior to internship season. Intern must arrange internship credit before the start of the season.

This is an intensive and rewarding experience. Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of the environment, history, education, and/or the arts and possess a sincere desire to work with middle level students in an intensive and rewarding program. The ability to work as a member of a team and establish good rapport with students and teachers is important. A bachelor’s degree is preferred but students with two years of academic credit completed are encouraged to apply and participate in an internship for academic credit. Additional program development can be provided for graduate students pursuing internship credit through their university. Current first aid and CPR certification are preferred but training can be arranged if needed.

Academic Credit

Students wishing to participate in Acadia National Park’s Internship program for academic credit must arrange credits through their college advisor at the university issuing their degree, before the internship begins. Academic advisors/ professors can contact the SEA Director, Kate Petrie, for references/appraisals regarding the intern’s performance. The SEA director will work with your advisor to supervise your internship. The SEA Director and Acadia National Park staff will not arrange accreditation for students. Interns must take responsibility for their own course application and paperwork.

How To Apply (send following materials to Kate_Petrie@nps.gov or mail application to c/o K. Petrie, P.O. Box 177, Bar Harbor, ME 04609) • Cover letter • Resume • 3 reference contacts

Position Description
Schoodic Interpretation/ Education Internship/ Teaching Assistants - Position Description

Time: Late Summer - Fall Season Location: Winter Harbor, Maine Duration: August or September – October or November (multiple 10-16 week positions) Application Deadline: June 29th, 2009.

Acadia National Park – Schoodic Education Research Center

The Schoodic Education and Research Center (SERC), a National Park Service Research Learning Center, is operated by a cooperative partnership between Acadia National Park and the non-profit Acadia Partners for Science and Learning (APSL). The campus is located in Acadia National Park on the Schoodic Peninsula near Winter Harbor, Maine.

Situated on Big Moose Island at the tip of Schoodic Peninsula, the SERC campus has direct access to a variety of habitats. A short walk along the shore provides a substantial view of inter-tidal zone marine life, coastal geological processes, exposed cliff, cobble, mudflat, and marsh habitats. The impressive shoreline encompasses spruce/fir woodlands, stands of pitch pine and mountain habitats which are home to numerous migratory species. This Gulf of Maine setting offers a unique place to study natural sciences as well as human history from 4,000 years ago to the present.

Interpretive Programming

Education/Interpretation Interns at SERC work with two broad-based programs: the Schoodic Education Adventure program (SEA), and the Artist-in-Residence program (A-I-R). Additional duties as assigned include assisting with group meetings and general interpretive roving.

The bulk of the internship is working with the SEA program, which offers a curriculum-based residential program for 5th through 8th grade students and their teachers. The three- and four-day sessions combine hands-on field experience with classroom activities. Focusing on the theme of communicating data through maps and graphs, students explore the relationship between preserving public lands and monitoring their resources. Situated on the rugged coast of Maine, the campus is accessible to wetland and forest ecosystems and provides a rich educational environment for students.

The Artist-in-Residence (A-I-R) program is a competitive program that invites artists from a variety of media to study within the park for two-, three- and four-week residencies. During their stay, artists assist the SEA program with classes designed for children and often present a public program as well. Interpretation staff assists visiting artists with general orientation to the area as well as helping set up for art projects and classroom management.

Intern Duties

The 2007 Schoodic Teaching Assistant/ Intern Program will run 10-16 weeks with positions starting in August and September and running through late October/early November.

Interns spend approximately 70% of their time leading field programs and conducting classroom activities. The core curriculum includes exploring forest and marine ecology, developing geology and archeology maps, investigating nocturnal adaptations on a night hike, and instructing map, compass, and GPS techniques while learning about landscape change over time. Students use a wide array of tools for investigation including journals, scientific equipment, computers, graphs, maps, data synthesis, and the arts.

Approximately 10% of the time is spent in training and program preparation. Another 10% is involved with facility set-up, light maintenance like vacuuming, and group management duties such as meeting the bus, lunch duty, dorm check-out, etc. The remaining 10% of the job includes new activity development, creating props, data entry, program research, and assisting with auxiliary programs.

Responsibilities

Interns: • Work 32-40 hours per 4/5-day work week. Schedules occasionally include working weekends, and shifts vary. Frequently we share a 4½-day workweek, ending at noon on a Friday and returning to work mid-day on a Monday.

• Participate in pre-program training, work as a member of an education team, and attend weekly staff development/logistical meetings.

• Lead morning, afternoon, and evening programs. Interns are not responsible for students after the conclusion of evening programs, but may be on call to assist in the event of an emergency. Supervisory duties are shared at all times with the students’ teachers.

• Contribute to all aspects of the operation of SERC through other duties as assigned.

• Positively represent the National Park Service as a member of the interpretive staff.

Benefits

• A weekly stipend of $100. • $65.00 uniform allowance for tan pants (Receipts must be provided.) • Uniform shirts and jackets provided. • Fully furnished shared apartment and utilities are provided on campus in a separate location from the student dormitory. • Limited meals are available when school programs are in session. • Laundry facilities are available on campus. • College credit can be arranged through most universities prior to internship season. Intern must arrange internship credit before the start of the season.

This is an intensive and rewarding experience. Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of the environment, history, education, and/or the arts and possess a sincere desire to work with middle level students in an intensive and rewarding program. The ability to work as a member of a team and establish good rapport with students and teachers is important. A bachelor’s degree is preferred but students with two years of academic credit completed are encouraged to apply and participate in an internship for academic credit. Additional program development can be provided for graduate students pursuing internship credit through their university. Current first aid and CPR certification are preferred but training can be arranged if needed.

Academic Credit

Students wishing to participate in Acadia National Park’s Internship program for academic credit must arrange credits through their college advisor at the university issuing their degree, before the internship begins. Academic advisors/ professors can contact the SEA Director, Kate Petrie, for references/appraisals regarding the intern’s performance. The SEA director will work with your advisor to supervise your internship. The SEA Director and Acadia National Park staff will not arrange accreditation for students. Interns must take responsibility for their own course application and paperwork.

How To Apply (send following materials to Kate_Petrie@nps.gov or mail application to c/o K. Petrie, P.O. Box 177, Bar Harbor, ME 04609) • Cover letter • Resume • 3 reference contacts

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Come Join Us!

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Assist the Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) work to maintain the native plants in Alaska. Opportunities are available at several Alaska National Parks during the summer of 2009. Short-term opportunities can be scheduled to coincide with a visit to an Alaskan National Park and are suitable for all ages. For adult volunteers interested in helping for more than 8 weeks, housing and a stipend may be available.

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Contact coordinator Whitney Rapp to explore the opportunities available! Please specify when and how long you are available to assist.<

Position Description
Assist the Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) work to maintain the native plants in Alaska. Opportunities are available at several Alaska National Parks during the summer of 2009. Short-term opportunities can be scheduled to coincide with a visit to an Alaskan National Park and are suitable for all ages. For adult volunteers interested in helping for more than 8 weeks, housing and a stipend may be available.

Unlike most areas, Alaska still has millions of acres unaffected by invasive plants. The National Park Service is working proactively to keep our parks free from large infestations. You can help our teams hand dig or pull invasive plants, survey areas to determine if there are infestations, help with outreach and education events, and work on data management.

Contact coordinator Whitney Rapp to explore the opportunities available! Please specify when and how long you are available to assist.<

Position Description
Assist the Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) work to maintain the native plants in Alaska. Opportunities are available at several Alaska National Parks during the summer of 2009. Short-term opportunities can be scheduled to coincide with a visit to an Alaskan National Park and are suitable for all ages. For adult volunteers interested in helping for more than 8 weeks, housing and a stipend may be available.

Unlike most areas, Alaska still has millions of acres unaffected by invasive plants. The National Park Service is working proactively to keep our parks free from large infestations. You can help our teams hand dig or pull invasive plants, survey areas to determine if there are infestations, help with outreach and education events, and work on data management. Work occurs in both frontcountry and wilderness backcountry locations.

Contact coordinator Whitney Rapp to explore the opportunities available! Please specify when and how long you are available to assist.<