Position Description
Put your education to use and apply your classroom learning to hands-on applications in a conservation setting. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a career field that interests you. Positions are available to those who are attending community colleges, tech schools or non-traditional post-secondary schools. Applicant must have completed at least 9 credits in order to apply. YOU MUST LIST YOUR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. [NOTE: If you are attending a 4-year college--check out "Professional Internship" listing.

Internships are available year-round and last 12-16 weeks. First priority will be given to residents graduating from Hawaii high schools. Visit the park website for more information and application process for this program. Application deadline is March 15 for any summer positions.

NO HOUSING. Applicants must have reliable transportation to 7000'. Car pool opportunities may be available. Out-of-pocket expense may be available. If housing is available, out-of-pocket expenses will be reduced.

Available internships include Naturalist Docent, Environmental Education Docent, Hawaiian Cultural Demonstrator, Endangered Species Tech, Feral Animal Management Tech, Ecological Restoration Tech, Museum Tech, Wilderness Volunteer, Trail Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Administrative Assistant & Assistant Volunteer Manager. Other options will be considered based upon a strong proposal by applicant.

Position Description
Are you 15 or older and have completed your Sophmore year of High School? If so, come work side-by-side with park staff learning and experiencing through hands-on learning, different careers in conservation. Check out the park website for more information and application procedures for this program. Applications for summer positions are due March 15. These are full-time summer positions lasting 10-12 weeks.

Housing is not available. Car pool options are available from the upcountry area. An out-of-pocket expense is provided.

Positions are available in interepretation, maintenance, and resource management.

Position Description
Haleakala is home to many threatened or endangered endemic species. Work will include monitoring predator traplines, monitoring endangered bird species for nesting activitiy and production of young; computer data entry and other activities. A full-time committment for a minimum of 3 months is required. Must have at least 2 years education leading to a Biology or Wildlife biology degree. YOU MUST LIST YOUR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Several positions are available throughout the year. Positions applied through SCA come with housing. A $12/day out-of-pocket expense may be available for those that do not receive housing. Must have reliable transportation to the park. Online applications for SCA can be accessed at http://www.thesca.org.

Position Description
Haleakala National Park manages three historic cabins built in the 1930's. Park visitors are able to stay in these cabins by entering a lottery or checking on vacancies. Duties would include filling reservations, answering questions, mailing paperwork and issuing permits. Position is from Noon to 4pm. Weekday and weekend positions available. A committment of 3 afternoons per week for one-year is preferred.

Must have reliable transportation to park headquarters at 7000'.COmmittment of two days per month for a minimum of one year is required. YOU MUST LIST YOUR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Position Description
Master Volunteers are individuals who agree to provide a minimum of 500 hours of volunteer service (up front) to the park during the course of one year. They can have either general or specialized skills. There is no age requirement, though most projects available to reach 500 hours are appropriate for 15 year olds and up. The 500 hours can be reached by volunteering 10 hours a week, 1 week a month, consolidated into full-time for 12 weeks or other variations. Positions are available in interpretation, maintenance, resource management and administration. Experience supervising others REQUIRED. YOU MUST LIST YOUR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

NO HOUSING. Must have reliable transportation to 7000'. Car pool options may be available for those working a full-day. Camping at Hosmer or Kipahulu campgrounds is available for up to 3 nights per month.

Position Description
Are you a recent graduate with an A.A., A.S., B.A., or B.S. degree and looking for experience? Apprentice positions are designed to provide graduates the opportunities to receive hands-on experience in their career field providing a solid foundation for applying for full-time paid positions. Apprentice positions are full-time for 11-12 months. Apprentices will receive training and the same opportunities as paid entry-level employees.

Please visit the park website for more detailed information and application procedures. Positions available starting year-round.

NO housing. Out-of-pocket expense may be available. Housing may be available on an occasional basis though the out-of-pocket expense would be decreased.

Available positions include:

Naturalist Docent, Environmental Education Docent, Endangered Species Tech, Feral Animal Management Tech, Ecological Restoration Tech, Museum Tech, Wilderness Volunteer, Trail Maintenance, Construction/Maintenance, Landscape Architect, and Administrative Assistant. Other positions may be available if a strong proposal is submitted by applicant.

Position Description

Minimum age: 15 (Under 18 requires parental approval)

Time commitment: At least 2 hours per week, no more than 2 days per week

Benefits: Put experience on your resume. Donated hours may count towards school graduation requirements. Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses may be available. Active volunteers are invited to the annual Volunteer Appreciation picnic. Additional awards may be given based on exceptional achievement or the number of hours donated.

Goal: Keep the park’s administrative functions fluid and up to date.

Duties: Organize and update the general files according to agency policy. Update the park standard operating procedures manual, catch up specified personnel filing, general computer work, organization, and other jobs as they come up. Volunteers adhere to the park safety program and help provide a safe environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors.

Qualifications: You must be available to work Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Training: The supervisor will provide an orientation to the National Historic Site, its mission, and its staff. The volunteer will get on-the-job training in park operations, workplace safety, and administrative functions.

Equipment and supplies: The park will provide all necessary supplies and equipment.

Uniform or dress: The volunteer should wear comfortable and appropriate clothes for an office setting.

Other comments: The volunteer will use office equipment and machinery.

Position Description
Do you enjoy talking with visitors from around the world and have a passion for your national park? Every day, dozens of people call wanting information about the park on what to see and do during their visit. Become a part of the team providing this personal service. Flexible schedule. Prefer a committment of 8 hours a week for one year. YOU MUST LIST YOUR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

NO HOUSING. MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. Car pooling is available.

Position Description
For more info, please contact Rob Horn at TEL. (541)464-3317. Add numerous records to the Roseburg District's Wildlife Electronic Bibliography. Biology staff has need for some clerical assistance to catalog literature and enter information into bibliographic databases. There may also be an opportunity for other data entry type work. For more project-specific information, please contact Rob Horn at TEL. (541)464-3317 or Chris Foster at TEL. (541)464-3359. This opportunity would be best filled in the late Fall, Winter, or early Spring prior to peak field survey season.

Position Description
There are many volunteer opprtunities at Fort Moultrie, including Visitor Center Assistant, Historical Carpenter, Administrative Assistant, and Curatorial Assistant. At Fort Moultrie, visitors learn about the evolution of US seacoast defense from the American Revolution through World War II.

Position Description
Volunteer to assist in the mission to preserve and protect the cultural resources of this historical park. Volunteers will work directly with the park historian to maintain the park museum collection located at park headquarters. Volunteers will assist staff in processing, cataloging, photographing, digitizing, inventorying, and packaging historic park artifacts. The volunteers will work under the guidance of the NPS Museum Handbook. Artifacts will be cataloged into the NPS Automated National Catalog System (ANCS+). Duties also include document examination and records management assistance. Duties may include travel in a government vehicle to the Museum Resource Center of the National Capital Region.

Interested individuals must have a valid drivers license and knowledge of Microsoft Word and the use of digital cameras.

Volunteers will report to park headquarters located in Hagerstown, MD and must be available within the normal working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. A flexible schedule is available within this timeframe.

This is a limited assignment requiring approximately 100 hours of work.

There is no housing available and this is a volunteer position.

Position Description
- Museum Store and C&O Canal Visitors Center: Greet visitors, admissions sales, store sales (volunteers with computer skills are highly desired as we will be transitioning to a computerized sales system within the next couple of months).

- Second Floor: Docents to guide visitors and answer questions about our 2nd floor exhibits.

- Third Floor: HO Scale Engineers to oversee running of trains after conversion to a DCC system and Railroad History Engineers to relay historical stories, answer question, etc.

We are looking for people to commit to a minimum of ONE (4-hour) shift per month on a regular basis. Our operating hours are as follows:Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Position Description
Are you a shutterbug? We are seeking an individual to assist us in enhancing the quality of our slide and image collection. The individual(s) would be responsible for photographing nature scenes and wildlife, Riverway facilities, special events, park employees and volunteers performing job functions, and Riverway users on the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers. The St. Croix Riverway, if necessary, would provide film and equipment, and the images would become park property. Work is on an intermittent schedule. HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Position Description
Join the staff at the Trego visitor center to share your knowledge of the valuable resource that is our park and watershed; or research, development and presentation of educational programs! Work is on an intermittent schedule. HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Position Description
Join the staff at a St. Croix National Scenic Riverway visitor center to share your knowledge of the valuable resource that is our park and watershed; or research, development and presentation of educational programs! Work is on an intermittent schedule. HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Position Description
Do you have a topic or an event of interest: ferries, railroads, bridges, steamboats, logjams, etc that you would like to learn more about and would be willing to share your research with the Riverway? Individual would review files at a local historical society (or societies) for information related to the Riverway. An index of materials would be developed and significant materials would be copied for Riverway files. Individual could choose a lumber company that was active on the St. Croix or Namekagon Rivers and research existing records. Research would try to locate, location of lumber camps, type and volume of logs extracted, and association with other companies and river drives. Topic must be approved by Cultural Resource Specialist. Work is on an intermittent schedule. HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Position Description
Do you have a topic or an event of interest: ferries, railroads, bridges, steamboats, logjams, etc that you would like to learn more about and would be willing to share your research with the Riverway? Individual would review files at a local historical society (or societies) for information related to the Riverway. An index of materials would be developed and significant materials would be copied for Riverway files. Individual could choose a lumber company that was active on the St. Croix or Namekagon Rivers and research existing records. Research would try to locate, location of lumber camps, type and volume of logs extracted, and association with other companies and river drives. Topic must be approved by Cultural Resource Specialist. Work is on an intermittent schedule. HOUSING IS NOT PROVIDED.

Position Description
Volunteer needed to assist the park historian in the Resource Management Division at park headquarters. This is primarily a clerical position a no knowledge of history, research, or archives is necessary.

Under the direct guidance of the historian, the volunteer will organize files, documents, and maps stored at the Hagerstown office.

Volunteers may work a flexible schedule within the normal park office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

No housing available

Position Description
Location Description: Green Lake National Fish Hatchery is located in Ellsworth, Maine, less than an hour from Acadia National Park and is a restoration and ESA hatchery, raising endangered Atlantic salmon for restoration. The hatchery employs a full-time staff of eight and looks to recruit a volunteer to assist with busy seasons and basic hatchery work. Spring and fall are particularly busy times at Green Lake NFH. Position Description: Volunteers interested in fish culture and biology, facility maintenance, and the Gulf of Maine Atlantic salmon program would be especially interested in this position. Depending upon the season, duties may include assisting with hatching, rearing and distributing Atlantic salmon; assisting with daily cleaning of rearing tanks and preparing them for fish; helping to complete facility maintenance projects.

Unfortunately housing is not available for this position. We do offer an RV hookup (sewer/power/water) for any qualified individual.

Position Description
Sign up to assist in the offices of Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. At various times throughout the year, the park needs volunteers to assist with mass mailings, organizing the photo files, or other various administrative tasks.

The park needs assistance during normal business hours (8:00 am – 5:00 pm). Volunteers have flexible scheduling options. For example, volunteers can come in once every two weeks, or once a month, or even be placed on a phone list and we will give you a call when we need some additional help.

Position Description
The volunteer will work at the Tyler Bend Visitor Center needed. Duties include: Answering the phone, providing visitor assistance, monitoring park radio, stocking appropriate brochures, maintaining a neat and orderly center and must be willing to operate the bookstore cash register and credit card machine

Position Description
The volunteer will operate station as needed. Duties include the upper/lower contact as needed. Duties include: Answering the phone, providing visitor assistance, monitoring park radio, stocking appropriate brochures, maintaining a neat and orderly center and must be willing to operate the bookstore cash register and credit card machine.

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
CULTURAL RESOURCES. Assist the Cultural Resources Program in maintaining the park historic photo collection and in documenting park activities. The volunteer will also assist with ongoing NEPA compliance, cultural resources projects, and historical research. Experience working with computer scanners and photo software would be helpful. Ability to take documentary photographs of cultural sites, objects, and National Park Service operations is required.

Position Description
VISITOR CENTER STAFF. General staffing of visitor centers at Rock Harbor, Windigo, and Houghton, including the following duties: issuing backcountry camping permits, greeting ferry boats, orienting visitors and assisting with trip planning, providing general island information to visitors, conducting interpretive programs and hikes, selling items from Natural History Association store.