Position Summary: 

The Southeast Arizona Group (SEAZ) of the National Park Service is providing an opportunity for one intern to gain hands-on experience supporting interpretive programs and resource projects at parks across Southeast Arizona in order to prepare for future opportunities with the NPS or other public lands agencies. 

The intern will meet the NPS Mission by providing visitors and nearby communities with relevant, lived cultural perspectives now and in the future through interpretive programs and media that can serve future generations of park visitors.  This work experience will foster awareness in the intern of diverse career opportunities within the National Park Service and beyond. The intern will contribute to the conservation of natural and cultural resources of the SEAZ sites and enhancing public enjoyment and understanding.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions may include: 

• Staff the information desk 2-3 days a week for up to four hours at a time.
• Develop interpretive talks and guided walks, sharing the cultural resources of the park. 
• Present curriculum-based education programs for school groups and assist with preparing and presenting special events to engage the public.
• Learn the stories and reflect on the quality of the stories told at the sites.
• Develop content for permanent interpretive exhibits at Chiricahua National Monument.
• Join other interns in cross-divisional work including science and trail work.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Applicants must pass a criminal history background check and must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Failure to maintain a clean driving record and possession of a valid driver’s license will result in program dismissal.
• Some undergraduate coursework (prefer third year undergraduate or equivalent) in outdoor recreation, education, communications, or related fields.
• Ability to communicate clearly and interact with the public, user groups, and agency staff.
• Full vaccination against COVID-19 by the first day of employment and ability to provide proof of vaccination before starting.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Preference given to Native American applicants.
• Classroom teaching or public speaking experience.
• Cultural or historic knowledge of Chiricahua and Huachuca Mountains regions (Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, and Coronado National Memorial).
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to organization and detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a range of government and partner organizations.
• Familiarity with ‘Leave no Trace’, ‘Tread Lightly’ and similar principles and a strong ability to apply education about such principles to encourage voluntary visitor compliance with rules and regulations.
• Previous Conservation Corps or AmeriCorps experience.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to occasionally hike on rocky trails for several hours in hot, cold, windy or wet weather.
• To successfully perform essential functions, the individual is required to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, etc… May be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for significant periods of time and be able to safely lift 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Participation and Expected Behavior:  

• Contribute to a safe learning environment, no harassment of others for any reason. 
• Work effectively as a member of a team despite potentially stressful and difficult conditions. 
• Willingness and ability to complete all aspects of the program. 
• Appropriately represent AmeriCorps, Arizona Conservation Corps, and the National Park Service at all times, including properly wearing the internship uniform.