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
Position Description: We are currently looking for a few volunteers to assist our full-time staff with presenting curriculum-based, educational and interpretive programs for children and adults. Programs will be presented on refuges and in local classrooms. Peak demand for programs is usually spring (Feb-May) and fall (Sept-Dec). A background in education or interpretation would be extremely helpful. New volunteers will accompany a staff member on specific programs until they feel comfortable leading that program. They will then present a program with a staff member present. If both the volunteer and staff member feel the presentation was a success, the volunteer may provide programs alone. The volunteer interpreter could also assist with special event activities, leading public canoe and natural history tours and staffing our brand new visitor center. Visitor center duties could include: greet visitors, provide refuge and local information, answer telephones, answer visitor questions, respond to visitor correspondences, distribute brochures, operate cash register to sell bookstore items, stock bookstore supplies and brochures and operate some audio/visual equipment. Volunteer will be expected to work 12-15 hours a week preparing and presenting programs. There are also openings for resident RV volunteers. See RV Volunteer position description for Southeast Louisiana Refuges.

Skills Desired: Volunteers should have good communication skills, an interest in and ability to learn about area history and natural resources and a desire to share knowledge with visiting public and work with others, including children. Experience with public speaking and designing environmental education activities is beneficial. Training is provided in interpretive techniques to effectively present information to visitors. A flexibility to handle variations in routine due to shifting priorities and visitor needs is appreciated. This position will provide a motivated volunteer the opportunity to spread his/her appreciation of the natural world to many refuge visitors.

Compensation: Orientation to eight National Wildlife Refuges in southeast Louisiana, training in interpretation and area history and volunteer hat, shirt and jacket.

Area: Southeast Louisiana Refuge Complex manages eight National Wildlife Refuges scattered throughout southeastern Louisiana. Habitats range from barrier islands, to coastal wetlands, to piney flatwoods, to one of the most undisturbed swamplands in the country. Some of these refuges are only accessible by boat, while Bayou Sauvage is located within the city limits of New Orleans, making it the largest urban National Wildlife Refuge in the country. The majority of the interpretive programs take place on Bayou Sauvage and Big Branch Marsh refuges, although there are special events on Atchafalaya, Bogue Chitto and Bayou Teche refuges. The complex headquarters and visitor center are located in Lacombe, Louisiana, a few miles north of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Winter temperatures can dip below freezing during the nights and summer temperatures can exceed 90ºF with high humidity levels.

Position Description
Position Description: We are looking for couples or individuals willing to assist us in park upgrades and improvements. Maintenance and gardener volunteers are needed to perform outdoor work such as assisting in landscape, trail and facility maintenance; conducting biological surveys and studies; assisting in habitat modification projects; minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry and janitorial work; and photographing a variety of natural resources. Interpreter and clerical volunteers are needed to assist our full-time staff with presenting curriculum-based, educational and interpretive programs for children and adults. Programs will be presented on refuges and in local classrooms. Peak demand for programs is usually spring (Feb-May) and fall (Sept-Dec). A background in education or interpretation would be extremely helpful. New volunteers will accompany a staff member on specific programs until they feel comfortable leading that program. They will then present a program with a staff member present. If both the volunteer and staff member feel the presentation was a success, the volunteer may provide programs alone. The volunteer interpreter could also assist with special event activities, leading public canoe and natural history tours and staffing our brand new visitor center. Visitor center duties include: greet visitors, provide refuge and local information, answer telephones, answer visitor questions, respond to visitor correspondences, distribute brochures, operate cash register to sell bookstore items, stock bookstore supplies and brochures and operate some audio/visual equipment.

Compensation: The complex has five RV pads with cement patios and full hook ups (water, electric and sewer). Amenities for RV volunteers include community washer/dryer building, gas grill and picnic pavilion. Pets are allowed but must be under control at ALL times and non-intrusive to others. Use of RV pad will require a one month minimum commitment and at least three, eight hour days for couples and four, eight hour days for individuals. The schedule is flexible; weekdays, weekends and holidays may be worked. All volunteers are given an orientation to eight National Wildlife Refuges in southeast Louisiana and a volunteer hat, shirt and jacket. Please check for availability.

Area: Southeast Louisiana Refuge Complex manages eight National Wildlife Refuges scattered throughout southeastern Louisiana. Habitats range from barrier islands, to coastal wetlands, to piney flatwoods, to one of the most undisturbed swamplands in the country. Some of these refuges are only accessible by boat, while Bayou Sauvage is located within the city limits of New Orleans, making it the largest urban National Wildlife Refuge in the country. Winter temperatures can dip below freezing during the nights and summer temperatures can exceed 90ºF with high humidity levels. The complex headquarters and visitor center are located in Lacombe, Louisiana, a few miles north of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. The property has a rich history and formal gardens, which due to the climate, require a great deal of gardening to maintain.

Position Description
Aztec Ruins National Monument (NM) (www.nps.gov/azru) has an interesting, challenging, and fun summer opportunity for an energetic volunteer or volunteers with their own RV. This volunteer ranger position shares the story of the ancient Southwest with people from around the world and around an RV Park. The volunteer ranger(s) meet and greet people as they arrive at a visitor center, rove the park grounds and tell people about the areas rich history, and assist in a variety of projects at the park. In addition, the volunteer rangers will share the story of this place and other nearby national parks with tourists at the Desert Rose RV Resort.

The position will last 18 to 20 weeks, between late April and early September, 32-hours per week. Approximately 24 hours each week the volunteer will be at Aztec Ruins National Monument, and another 8 hours they will serve at the Desert Rose RV Resort located ten miles south of the monument in Bloomfield, New Mexico. The monument will pay for the volunteer’s site rental, including hookups, and may provide a reimbursement to cover some transportation expenses to and from the monument. (Visit www.desertrosepark.com to learn more about the RV Park.) Aztec is currently constructing RV pads on site. If the project is complete prior to summer season the Desert Rose will not be an option for housing.

Aztec Ruins is located in northwestern New Mexico near the Four Corners. Nearby is the famous canyon country of the Southwest and the towering Rocky Mountains. The monument itself preserves and interprets a unique set of ancestral Pueblo ruins built almost 900-years ago. Most impressive is the West Ruin, a massive “Chacoan Great House” that still stands three stories high with over 400-rooms and spreads wider across than a football field. Many rooms along the trail covered by the original, still intact roofs! (Visit www.nps.gov/azru to learn more.)

We are looking for energetic and motivated people interested in meeting and sharing with people from around the world. A background or strong interest in archaeology and ancient Pueblo culture is desirable, along with a love and appreciation for your national parks. A background check including finger prints may be required, along with a valid state driver’s license. The volunteer most own their own RV. The volunteer(s) will stay at the Bloomfield KOA, (www.desertrosepark.com).

Interested? Contact Martha Stebbins at Aztec Ruins National Monument for more information. We will accept applications through February 15, 2008.

Basic Work Description: Provide visitors with friendly, prompt, and helpful service. Assist at the information desk answering questions, providing directions and generally assisting people. Rove and interpret park grounds, provide assistance as needed, monitor park resources, and provide visitors with well-researched, accurate, and relevant information about the site and other NPS areas. Volunteer rangers operate a cash register collecting entrance fees, processing credit cards, and issuing park passes, and assists bookstore customers with information and sales; may prepare and present interpretive talks, and/or other types of interpretive programs and/or assist with the creation of temporary exhibits. Project ideas presented by the volunteer are welcome and will be considered by the site supervisor in relation to the sites overall work plan.

Position Description
Often referred to as 'three parks in one', Olympic National Park protects 922,651 acres of three distinctly different ecosystems —rugged glacier capped mountains, over 60 miles of wild Pacific coast and magnificent stands of old-growth and temperate rain forest. Olympic National Park is locatedin the center of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula and along a 60-mile strip of wilderness coastline on the Pacific Ocean. The park receives over 5 million visits per year.

This position will staff the flagship visitor center of Olympic National Park in Port Angeles, WA. You will be responsible for: • Staffing visitor centers and provideing information and orientation to the public research, prepare and present formal thematic interpretive programs, guided walks, and hikes to the visiting public • providing opportunities for increasing the knowledge and appreciation of Olympic National Park including flora, fauna, geology, history, recreational opportunities and resource management concerns; • providing essential wildlife education and logistical information pertaining to the Olympic Wilderness and popular day hikes; •working with a variety of Park partners and other team members; • assisting with special projects such as environmental education events, •assisting with all types of park correspondence (telephone, letters, and email).

You will receive training in the following: • NPS Interpretive Development Program concepts and principles including providing formal and informal interpretation to visitors and how to develop these skills; • customer service; • awareness of local natural and culturalresources; • National and local park operations and orientation; and mentoring by staff. Additional training may include: • wilderness management; • basic search and rescue; • wildland fire; • field days with Park staff. • Special projects or field days may be arranged based on staffing and with the support of your supervisor.

Volunteer will recieve housing, uniforms, training, $200.00 per month for expenses, and free entry and camping in Olympic NP. In exchange the volunteer will work 40 hours per week.

Qualifications Applicants should have good communication skills, be enthusiastic and outgoing, and enjoy learning and sharing with others. Applicants are usually upper level undergraduate students or recent graduates of a natural science, environmental education, or park management program. People in other fields with interest or experience in natural history, education, or the outdoors will also be considered. Some knowledge of ecological processes and natural history is desirable. The ability to work both independently and with people is essential.

How to Apply Send a cover letter, resume with three references, and college transcripts Greg Marsh Olympic National Park VC 3002 Mount Angeles Road Port Angeles, WA 98362 (360) 565-3138 or greg_marsh@nps.gov

Position Description
Area Description--Olympic National Park is located in the northwest corner of Washington State. This nearly one million-acre park encompasses incredible diversity—from wilderness coast and temperate rainforest to glacier-capped peaks. Over 95% of Olympic National Park is wilderness.

OBJECTIVE: Volunteer perform entry-level wilderness duties, working both independently and alongside experienced park rangers. Duties include: Staffing a busy wilderness information center, issuing wilderness camping permits and making reservations, educating visitors on Leave No Trace wilderness ethics, providing wilderness information, and performing other necessary office tasks (60 percent); Wilderness patrols—making visitor contacts, checking permits, encouraging Leave No Trace wilderness use, and providing minor trail and wilderness campsite maintenance (picking up trash, cleaning and dismantling fire rings, monitoring, backcountry toilet maintenance) (40 percent).

REQUIRED SKILLS – Ability to travel and camp alone in the backcountry for up to 8 days; Strong communication skills and a desire to work directly with the public; Basic computer-use skills, as well as enthusiasm and the desire to help others. Desired – Experience in wilderness backpacking, familiarity with or interest in wilderness or resource management, knowledge or interest in the Leave No Trace program. Volunteer should be physically fit and able to carry their own packs.

INTERNSHIP DATES: Summer internships are for 12 weeks or longer depending on applicant availability and funding. Preferred dates are June 1 through September 9. Dates may be negotiable.

TRAINING PROVIDED: Leave No Trace skills and ethics, an introduction to wilderness management, backcountry patrols (including monitoring and radio use), Basic Search and Rescue, snow travel and ice axe/self-arrest, and on-the-job training in park and information center operations.

COMPENSATION: Shared housing, volunteer uniform, training, nametags, and 200.00 per month for reimbursement expenses are provided. Volunteer will gain knowledge and a diverse, first-hand experience in wilderness management and Park Service operations. Volunteer experience is credible experience when applying for federal jobs.

OTHER: A valid driver’s license is necessary. Personal transportation is recommended. Some gear may be provided for use on wilderness patrols but volunteers should come with their own gear such as tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpack, warm clothing, hiking boots, flashlight or headlamp, water bottles and pocket knife. Volunteers may be first point of contact in emergency situations. Volunteer may have the opportunity to participate in Search and Rescue operations.

WORK AREA: Frontcountry duties will be out of the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles, the Eagle Ranger Station (Sol Duc), the Hoh Visitor Center or the Staircase Ranger Station. Backcountry duties will rove throughout the Olympic Wilderness. Areas covered will include wilderness coastline, old-growth rainforest, and subalpine/ alpine mountain areas.

Please submit two references with your application.

Position Description
AREA: Olympic National Park is an incredibly diverse national park located on the Olympic Peninsula in northwestern Washington State. Known for its old-growth temperate rainforests, it is also graced with subalpine meadows and lake basins, glacier-covered mountain peaks, and the largest remaining portion of wild coastline in the contiguous United States. In 1988, 95% of the park was designated as the Olympic Wilderness, "to secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness."

DUTIES: Volunteer interns will have a variety of responsibilities relating to the management of the 877,000 acre wilderness of Olympic National Park. They will perform tasks ranging from routine to exhilarating which require good physical conditioning, schedule flexibility and the ability to work closely with others. Volunteers should expect to spend at least 50% of their time working throughout the mountain, forest, and Pacific Ocean coastal areas of the wilderness. The additional time will be shared between the park greenhouse and Wilderness Resources office.

Wilderness monitoring - This involves extensive backpacking, field mapping, GIS data gathering, and collection of campsite and trails' data in the park wilderness. Time is also spent in the office entering computer data and analyzing results that are applied to on-the-ground management.

Greenhouse - Duties include native plant propagation and care, transplanting, collection of seeds and cuttings and upkeep of greenhouse and nursery facilities.

Wilderness and frontcountry revegetation - Revegetation occurs primarily in September and October and includes placement of erosion control structures, soil preparation, transplanting thousands of plants into damaged locations and watering. Revegetation projects often occur in wet, and even snowy conditions.

SKILLS REQUIRED: Experience with hiking/backpacking, and gardening or greenhouse work is desirable, but not mandatory. It is imperative however that volunteers be in excellent physical condition, are able to hike over rough terrain with a loaded backpack, and willing to work in soggy, cool weather conditions. Volunteers also need to be able to live and work closely with a crew of employees and other volunteer/interns.

COMPENSATION: Park volunteers are provided shared housing in government quarters, located five miles from the town of Port Angeles. In addition, a cash reimbursement up to $200 per month will be provided. Transportation to and from trailheads is provided. (A personal vehicle provides more flexibility on days off).

HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in a volunteer/intern position write or Email requesting a volunteer application from: Ruth Scott, Olympic National Park, 600 East Park Ave., Port Angeles, WA 98362. Email: ruth_scott@nps.gov.

OTHER: The volunteer/intern will work closely with a diverse group of people from all over the country in some of the most spectacular areas of Olympic National Park. Each of our previous volunteers has contributed greatly to preserving and restoring the park's wilderness, and each has in turn had a rewarding experience often resulting in paid seasonal positions with the National Park Service.

Position Description
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) Nursery System seeks an intern to assist in native plant production, environmental education and volunteer outreach at the Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery in Sausalito, California (San Francisco Bay Area). The nursery offers modern horticultural facilities overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Rodeo Beach, as well as the opportunity to participate in cutting edge ecological restoration projects with community-based programming. The nursery is one of five in the GGNRA nursery system, which combined are one of the largest producers of native plants in the area. (Please note that this is a different internship than the recently posted Presidio Native Plant Nursery Internship and requires a separate application).

The intern will support almost every facet of operating and maintaining the nursery including plant propagation, seed collection, pest and disease control, volunteer management, youth education, land stewardship, and facility management & improvement. The intern will work closely with the nursery staff, other park staff, and independently. The intern will have great opportunities to learn the flora of the GGNRA, aspects of community-based land stewardship, and fundamental nursery and restoration skills through a dedicated intern-training program. Interns will develop and complete a long-term, independent project based on the nursery’s needs and the intern’s interests.

Description of Duties

• Support plant propagation and plant maintenance (seed sowing, transplanting, pruning, weeding, watering, fertilizing, pest control, etc.)
• Co-lead community and group volunteer work days, generally 2-3 times per week
• Coordinate and lead nursery-based education programs
• Coordinate and facilitate volunteer outreach efforts
• Track volunteer hours and administer volunteer recognition
• Support the collection, processing, and storage of plant materials for propagation
• Maintain accurate records and complete park restoration & nursery database entry
• Perform tasks related to facility improvements, repair, and maintenance

*Duties vary greatly by season. During this internship, emphasis will be on propagation and plant maintenance

Knowledge/Skills Desired

• Experience with or interest in native plants or horticulture
• Ability to work in groups and independently with little supervision
• An active interest in environmental education and community outreach
• Ability to work with adults and children of diverse backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to use basic computer programs (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record

Terms:
40 hours a week, Tuesday through Saturday work schedule, 9-12 month commitment. Dormitory-style housing is provided within the Park. Interns receive $125 per week for out-of-pocket expenses. Preferred start date is mid-February.

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
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
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is the one of the world’s most extensive urban parks, spanning over 80,000 acres on both sides of San Francisco’s Golden Gate. Much of the park’s land was once under military or private use. Today, a thriving community-based stewardship program is working throughout the GGNRA to rehabilitate the park’s natural areas. The Native Plant Nursery system is one of the vital components of this program, growing thousands of native plants and educating hundreds of Bay Area students and residents each year.

The Presidio Native Plant Nursery (PNPN) is a project of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, a non-profit partner of the National Parks Service and the Presidio Trust. The PNPN is located in the heart of the Presidio of San Francisco in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The Nursery grows over 60,000 plants a year in three greenhouses and two shade houses, helping to support the habitat restoration projects throughout the Presidio.

This internship aims to introduce the intern to all aspects of managing a community-based native plant nursery with an emphasis on seed collection and processing, plant propagation and after care, and facilities maintenance. The intern will gain valuable experience in botany (especially CA native plant identification), environmental education, habitat restoration, and volunteer management, in addition to housing in this gorgeous urban National Park.

Description of Duties

• Assist with the collection, processing, and storage of plant materials for propagation – following strict ecological standards
• Work to meet the nursery’s propagation goals by performing seed treatments, sowing seeds and transplanting
• Plant maintenance: weed, fertilize, prune and move plants
• Daily water and monitor for general plant health and/or needs
• Administrative tasks such as record keeping and data entry
• Facilities maintenance: help perform routine upkeep, maintenance, and repairs to greenhouse and shade house irrigation systems, building structures and equipment
• Support volunteer and education programs: lead, teach and motivate volunteers during Wed and Sat volunteer programs, and weekly environmental education programs
• Conduct an independent project - determined by nursery priorities and intern’s interest
• Attendance of Park Core Academy Trainings on everything from Plant Physiology, Nursery Pests and Soil Science to Tool Maintenance and Advanced Excel.

Knowledge/Skills Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, natural sciences, horticulture or related field; and/or good knowledge of ecology and plant identification
• A self starter—ability to work independently, in an organized and motivated manner
• Detail-oriented—much of this position requires attention to detail, whether it’s noticing a fungus on a plant or being consistent in filling out the propagation record
• Ability to work and lead activities with diverse groups of people
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Willingness to work outdoors in inclement weather
• Valid driver’s license
• And of course, excitement and curiosity about plants and the natural world

Terms

• Full-time (40 hrs per week); Tuesday-Saturday schedule
• 8-12 month commitment
• In-park housing, out-of-pocket expense ($125/week) and substantial professional training opportunities are provided
• Anticipated start date of February 3, 2009—Applications due January 6, 2009

Position Description
Alcatraz is an island of 22 acres within San Francisco Bay. Alcatraz is a National Historic Landmark, and about 4,000 people visit the Island every day. The Island has regionally significant waterbird populations and provides an incredible opportunity to view colonial nesting seabirds up close. During the peak of the breeding season there are more than 7,500 birds congregated on the Island. The multiple missions of the National Park Service on Alcatraz make it a challenging and exciting place to work. The Intern position will begin as soon as possible and will end in late September 2009.

Description of Duties

• During the breeding season, this is a hands on management position and will involve nest depredations of western gulls. It may also involve assisting with injured birds.
• Assists with waterbird monitoring (PRBO census, USGS research, and other NPS management needs).
• Takes notes, attends meetings, and enters data to track projects. Some opportunities for reporting may be provided.
• Assists with and leads education and outreach programs.
• Training will be provided for working with birds and other skills, such as GIS.
• Opportunities will be provided to assist with other Natural Resources projects as feasible.
• Works as an assistant to the Alcatraz Biologist.

Special considerations

• Work may involve some early mornings, most weekends during the breeding season, and possibly overnight stays.
• Alcatraz is a challenging place to work based on logistics to get out there, working conditions, and the climate.
• There are ruins, rusted metal, broken glass and other hazards around the island. You will be trained in how to safely work with birds and work safely on the Island.

Expectations
We are seeking someone who is responsible, can work independently once provided direction, is very attentive to details, has experience/coursework with wildlife or other natural resource issues, and communicates well both verbally and in writing.

Benefits

• The Wildlife Intern will be provided with housing in The Presidio of San Francisco and out-of-pocket expense.
• A volunteer uniform jacket and hat will be provided and required to be worn.

Application process
We are currently accepting applications and will continue until the position is filled. We will begin reviewing applications on November 17, 2008.

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
The Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center keeps stories alive! We interpret the cultural and natural history of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument and the Upper Missouri National Wild and Scenic River, in north central Montana. The Wild and Scenic Upper Missouri, established in 1976, includes 149 miles of free-flowing river through some of the most remote and unchanged landscape along the Missouri River. The National Monument encompasses approximately 375,000 acres of public land along the Missouri, primarily at the down-river reaches of the Wild and Scenic boundary. Our stories include the steam boating history on the Upper Missouri River, the flight of the Nez Perce Indians from the U.S. Army in 1877 and their crossing at Cow Island – costing 24 precious hours and their unrealized pursuit of freedom. We share ancient geological history with present day travelers, including lessons about “gumbo” after the briefest summer shower. Our life-size Murphy Freight Wagon provides insight into shipping and the importance of Fort Benton to the Montana Territory, Canada and the Pacific Northwest. And our uplands and river life displays of flora and fauna lend hands-on learning opportunities for the curious child in all of us. We are situated in the town of Fort Benton, Montana, on the banks of the Missouri River. We are a small 6,000 sq. ft. facility and we see over 5,000 visitors per year from around the globe. Many come to float the Wild and Scenic Missouri. Others are “off the beaten path” exploring new and unique areas within Montana or along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. We offered educational programs to almost 700 students in the spring and fall of 2008 with hands-on activities. The summer of 2009 will be our third full year in operation. Come and join us for some fun stories, some unique beauty and the chance of a lifetime. Call Connie Jacobs with questions at 406-622-4020, or email at Connie_Jacobs@blm.gov for more information.

Position Description
The Office of Lands, Resources and Planning would very much appreciate the ongoing assistance of an individual willing to research, organize, and enter into a data base, information pertaining to a large number of Special Park Use permits, including those for utility Right of Ways. Attention to detail and basic computer skills with software programs such as Microsoft Excel or Access are essential. We would welcome someone who is willing to dedicate themselves to this project at least four hours per week, with eight or more hours weekly being preferable.

While the majority of work will be within an office environment, there may be opportunites to accompany staff to field locations to view various projects.

The National Capital Regional office is located on scenic Hains Point in East Potomac Park, just southeast of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. The building is relatively modern and houses a cafeteria which serves breakfast and lunch.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual to gain insight into various permitting procedures while making a significant and much-needed contribution.

We thank you for your consideration.

Position Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: We are currently accepting applications for a Library Assistant Volunteer position. The USGS Geomagnetism Group is looking for a motivated, knowledgeable, enthusiastic individual to work as a Library Assistant Volunteer. The USGS Geomagnetism Group Research Library is a small collection of historical books and data records related to Geomagnetism.

DUTIES: The Library Assistant will work with USGS staff to help organize the library holdings. The assistant will perform a variety of library tasks including inventory, sorting, filing, indexing, labeling, shelving, and general library maintenance. Depending on the skill level, additional responsibilities may include entering the holdings into a simple online database.

NECESSARY SKILLS: The selected volunteer must possess a basic understanding of library practices and procedures, an interest in library materials, an attention to details, and organizational skills.

TIME COMMITMENT: This position would best be filled by someone willing to work a few hours a week on a regular basis, at least until the library is organized.

AREA: The USGS Geomagnetism Group is located in Golden, Colorado on the campus of the Colorado School of Mines.

Conatct: Carol Finn (303) 273-8475, cafinn@usgs.gov

Position Description
Mall Operations: Volunteers work at one of the sites located within the National Mall & Memorial Parks, answering questions and directing visitors around the city: At the Washington Monument, volunteers assist the staff in managing ticket lines, operate the elevator, and/or present interpretive programs down the monument steps. At the Survey Lodge Ranger Station, volunteers assist the volunteer coordinator with office administration and/or staff the information desk. At Lincoln, FDR, and Thomas Jefferson Memorials, volunteers present interpretive programs. At the Korean War Veterans, Vietnam Veterans and World War II Memorials volunteers answer the phone, answer questions about the memorial and surrounding area, direct visitors around the city, present interpretive programs and assist visitors in locating names on the Honor Roll and/or on the memorial. Volunteers may also drive the Information Cart on the Mall and may conduct other tours as required including, but not limited to, Mall Walking tours and Cherry Blossom talks. At all sites, volunteers assist Park Rangers in the protection of resources. During special events, e.g. Veterans Day and Memorial Day, volunteers may assist in duties as directed by the National Park Service staff.

Position Description

Duties: The Cultural Resource program at Mount Rainier National Park is looking for an individual to assist the Park Librarian with projects including:

• Developing a library catalog;
• Entering information into the library catalog;
• Organizing the vertical files;
• Organizing the books;
• Organizing the microfiche and developing an index;
• Duplicating scientific reports;
• Other library-related projects as needed.

This work will benefit Mount Rainier National Park by improving the organization of its library and historic collections and making them more accessible for use by park naturalists and resource managers.

Primary Location: The Longmire Library; Secondary Locations: Ohanapecosh, Sunrise, the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise, and staff offices at Longmire.

Time Commitment Required: At least 4 hours per week.

Skills required: Experience with MS Excel and MS Word.

Other Information: Work will involve repeated bending and lifting of books. Housing is not available.

For more information: Contact Brooke Childrey, Museum Curator, at 360-569-2211 extension 2364.

Position Description

Duties: The Cultural Resource program at Mount Rainier National Park is looking for detail-oriented individuals who are interested in the photographic history of the park, to assist the Park Curator with the processing of the park's historic photograph collection. This involves organizing the photographs into subjects for easy retrieval, rehousing the images into acid-free containers, completing item-level cataloging into the National Park Service's National Catalog, and, if there is time, digitizing the images for public use.

This work will benefit Mount Rainier National Park by improving the organization of its historic collections and making them more accessible for use by park naturalists, resource managers, and the public.

Location: The park's curation facility in Ashford.

Time Commitment Required: Up to three volunteers are needed who can commit at least one day per week.

Skills required: Ability to hand-print legibly; some computer skills. National Catalog Program will be taught to the volunteers, as well as digitizing.

Other Information: Work will involve repeated bending and lifting of boxes of images. Housing and a small reimbursement for living expenses are available for volunteers who can work at least 32 hours per week.

For more information: Contact Brooke Childrey, Park Curator, at 360-569-2211 extension 2364.

Position Description

Background
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is the one of the world’s most extensive urban parks, spanning over 80,000 acres on both sides of San Francisco’s Golden Gate. Much of the park’s land was once under military or private use. Today, a thriving community-based stewardship program is working throughout the GGNRA to rehabilitate the park’s natural areas. The Native Plant Nursery system is one of the vital components of this program, growing thousands of native plants and educating hundreds of Bay Area students and residents each year. The Presidio Native Plant Nursery (PNPN) is a project of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, a non-profit partner of the National Parks Service and the Presidio Trust. The PNPN is located in the heart of the Presidio of San Francisco in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The Nursery grows over 60,000 plants a year in three greenhouses and two shade houses, helping to support the habitat restoration projects throughout the Presidio. This internship aims to introduce the intern to all aspects of managing a community-based native plant nursery with an emphasis on environmental education and habitat stewardship. The intern will also gain valuable experience in botany (especially CA native plant identification), habitat restoration and volunteer management, in addition to housing in this gorgeous urban National Park.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate nursery-related education and volunteer programs
• Lead students and volunteer groups in nursery and habitat restoration activities
• Assist with plant propagation and maintenance, seed collection programs
• Help manage the nursery’s Native Plant Habitat Demonstration Garden
• Record all restoration work in database
• Edit and produce the quarterly nursery newsletter

Desired Qualifications

• Experience or interest in environmental education
• Experience or interest in plant propagation or habitat restoration
• Strong environmental ethic and commitment to community-based stewardship
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Design experience
• Ability to work in groups and independently with minimum supervision
• Willingness to work outdoors in inclement weather
• Valid driver’s license

Terms

• Full-time (40 hrs per week); Tuesday-Saturday schedule
• 8-12 month commitment
• In-park housing, small stipend ($125/week) and substantial professional training opportunities are provided
• Anticipated start date of February 3, 2009—Applications due January 6, 2009

Position Description
Come Join Us!

Learn new skills, stay involved in your community, teach others, meet new friends and visit amazing sites on America's greatest river- the Mississippi. Volunteers gain a lot from their experiences at the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

Volunteers of all abilities and backgrounds help connect visitors and students with the diverse resources of the Mississippi River and help ensure these wonderful treasures and stories are available for generations to enjoy in the future.

Volunteers play an active role in most park programs and projects. Here are just some of the many opportunities for volunteers to experience the Mississippi River:

• Restore natural areas along the river by identifying and removing non-native plants

• Help visitors plan their visits along the river at the new Mississippi River Visitor Center in the Science Museum of Minnesota.

• Assist park staff with research, web design and office support in the headquarters office.

• Encourage students to explore the river with binoculars from the deck of a moving riverboat during the Big River Journey and Birding Boat programs.

Chances are you have a special skill that you can share or want to learn. Amateur historians, bird-watchers, artists, and graphic designers are just some of the many volunteers who make a difference every year for Mississippi National River and Recreation Area! Internships and activities for your group or organization are also available.

Volunteers are people like you who enjoy the beauty and history of the Mississippi River- one of the world's most celebrated rivers.

Position Description
DUTIES: Assisting in cleaning and cataloging artifacts. Four hours per week. Some artifacts are predominantly faunal bone, but some are ceramic, metal and stone. At times, may be assigned to excavating, measuring and other field duties as projects evolve. Provide data entry in cataloging of artifacts into the Automated National Catalog System. Could assist in mapping, reading old archeological reports and placing previous excavations into current park base maps for planning purposes. COMPENSATION: Orientation of the park and a VIP uniform will be provided. The park has three RV pads with full hook ups; please check for availability. Use of RV pad will require a minimum 3-month commitment. AREA: The park is located in the city of San Antonio, a large metropolitan area with many cultural, entertainment and recreational opportunities. Located in south Texas, the summer temperatures reach into the 100s, and the winter temperatures range in the 50s.

Position Description
Park Description: Containing one of the world’s richest Oligocene epoch fossil beds, dating 37-28 million years old, the evolutionary stories of mammals such as the horse and rhinoceros arise from the 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires. Bison, bighorn sheep, endangered black-footed ferrets, and swift fox roam one of the largest, protected mixed-grass prairies in the United States.

Position details: Badlands is seeking an intern to prepare and present the Badlands in Your Classroom Program, an outreach education program that targets K-8 school children in local schools, and in-park field trips. The intern will also staff the visitor center information desk and complete a variety of education program, office, and planning assignments.

Applicants must be prepared to commit 12-13 weeks to the volunteer position between March 1 and June 1. Volunteers work 40-hours per week with 2 consecutive days off. This is a uniformed position.

Skills required: Applicant must be comfortable with public speaking and/or student instruction. The intern must be knowledgeable of using computers with a Windows operating system, including the use and creation of PowerPoint presentations. The individual must possess a valid state driver's license and a good driving record.

Benefits: Free housing in a shared in-park apartment, in-depth training, reimbursement of some meal expenses, and development of work experience in the field of environmental education.

To apply: Complete the online volunteer application and send a resume with three references to badl_internships@nps.gov.

Position Description
Would you like to help preserve and protect a beautiful national park? Lassen Volcanic has positions and projects such as camphosting, visitor contact stations, school and visitor activities, natural resources research, data entry, slide scanning, clerical work, recycling, and weed control. Volunteers needed mostly May to October for 2 to 4 months each year; assistance with winter programs needed January to April each year. Shared housing, RV sites, or campsites may be available. Applicants should appreciate the outdoors, national parks, and remote areas and be able to work in an organized, dependable, safe manner. Education and skills vary with the position. Personal transportation desired. Lassen Volcanic has volcanoes, forests, meadows, streams, lakes, waterfalls, snowy winters, and cool summers.

Position Description
RESIDENTS IN NEARBY COMMUNITIES, would you like to help preserve and protect your nearby national park? You can assist in various ways. If you live near MINERAL, assistance with our library, safety program, visitor contact stations, and computer projects are especially needed. You might assist year-round with data entry, slide scanning, natural resources research, cultural resources collections, recycling, groundskeeping, maintenance, and computer upgrades. If you live near MANZANITA LAKE, you might assist year-round in visitor contact stations, or in summer with weed control and maintenance projects. If you live near CHESTER, you might assist in the summer as a Juniper Lake Campground Host. High school juniors and older might assist as interpretive interns in the summer. We also have opportunities for visitor information providers who will be stationed along the park road this summer. Applicants should be able to work in an organized, dependable, safe manner. Personal transportation to jobsite is required. Generally, no housing is provided for these positions, but a campsite may be depending on the season.