The Research Associate Program at GBI, in cooperation with the National Park Service at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is recruiting three (3) Interpretation and Education Positions to participate in interpretation and education activities.<\/span><\/p>\nThis project provides hands-on experience supporting the interpretive and education staff of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument, enhancing visitor engagement and resource stewardship. Participants will assist with daily operations, deliver curriculum-based programs to school groups, and help plan and implement special events. They will engage the public through community outreach and provide visitor services at the visitor center, sharing information about recreational opportunities and park resources. Cross-training opportunities with other park divisions offer exposure to multiple aspects of the National Park Service mission. Throughout the project, participants will contribute to the conservation of natural and cultural resources while fostering public appreciation and understanding of the park\u2019s unique offerings.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Primary Responsibilities: Winter Education Technician \u2013 1 Position<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n- Work alongside interpretive and education staff to support daily operations of a federal land management agency;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Present curriculum-based educational programs to school groups;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Assist with planning and implementation of special events;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Engage the public through outreach activities in local communities;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Provide daily visitor services at the visitor center, including sharing information about recreational opportunities and park resources;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Participate in cross-training opportunities with other park divisions to gain exposure to different aspects of the National Park Service mission;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Support conservation of natural and cultural resources while fostering public appreciation and understanding; and<\/span><\/li>\n
- Compensation<\/u>: $23 hourly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Primary Responsibilities: Winter Interpretation and Education Interns \u2013 2 Positions<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n- Work alongside interpretive and education staff to support daily operations of a federal land management agency;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Develop and deliver guided walks and interpretive talks highlighting the park\u2019s natural and cultural resources;<\/span><\/li>\n
- May assist with presenting curriculum-based educational programs to school groups;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Engage the public through outreach activities in local communities;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Provide daily visitor services at the visitor center, including sharing information about recreational opportunities and park resources;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Participate in cross-training opportunities with other park divisions to gain exposure to different aspects of the National Park Service mission;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Support conservation of natural and cultural resources while fostering public appreciation and understanding; and<\/span><\/li>\n
- Compensation<\/u>: $19 hourly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Timeline:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n- October 27, 2025 – April 12, 2026, 24 project weeks; and<\/span><\/li>\n
- Full time (40 hours\/week);\u00a05\/8\u2019s; This schedule may include weekends, some holidays, and occasional evenings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Location:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nPage is a small city located in northern Arizona near the Utah border. Founded in 1957 as a housing community for workers building the Glen Canyon Dam, Page has grown into a hub for tourism and outdoor recreation. The city is a gateway to the stunning natural wonders of the region, including Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Lake Powell. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area spans nearly 1.25 million acres across northern Arizona and southern Utah. The area is centered around\u00a0Lake Powell<\/strong>, a 186-mile-long reservoir created by the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River. The park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, fishing, hiking, camping, and scenic photography. Visitors can explore dramatic sandstone canyons, unique rock formations, and cultural sites such as Ancestral Puebloan sites and petroglyphs.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benefits:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nBenefits<\/u>:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance premiums;<\/span><\/li>\n
- $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Personal leave and holidays; and<\/span><\/li>\n
- Access to Pro Deals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Housing<\/u>: Housing is shared. Each resident will have a private bedroom, while bathrooms, kitchen, and living areas are shared. Residents may have multiple house mates depending on unit assigned. Housing units located in the Wahweap – approximately 7 miles from workstation. Rent ranges from $300 to $330 bi-weekly, depending on the housing unit assigned. Reimbursement of $100 total per month ($25 weekly) will be provided to the selected participant for housing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n