Accessible Outdoor Experiences Intern

Start/End Dates: May 12, 2025 – August 1, 2025 (12 weeks)
Compensation: $16.57per hour (20 hours a week)
Application Due: April 30, 2025

Additional Requirement:

• You must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

• You must reside in Boulder County.

No personal vehicle is required for this position.

Accessible Application Process

We are committed to providing a fully accessible application process. If you require accommodations during the application, interview, or selection process, please contact Chavisa Yamchomsuan at AccessibleBirding@environmentamericas.org to schedule an interview via voice or video relay.

We are here to ensure your application experience is smooth and accessible. Alternative application materials, such as video applications or other preferred formats, are welcome.

Support and Accommodations

We understand that individuals with disabilities have diverse access needs. We are committed to offering:

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work or adjusted hours.

• Necessary accommodations to help you perform your tasks effectively and comfortably.

• We aim to create an inclusive and supportive work environment tailored to your needs.

Position Description

As an Accessible Outdoor Experiences Intern, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing this program. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing park facilities and programming to identify accessible programming opportunities.

• Developing activities tailored to specific accessibility challenges and addressing site-specific issues.

• Piloting outdoor activities in parks and refining them based on feedback.

• Creating online resources to support other parks interested in implementing similar programs.

• Participate in local community outreach and engagement to increase visitor traffic to Boulder’s Parks & Open Space with a focus on strengthening connections with disability serving organizations.

• Conducting specialized training for interns with visual, hearing, and mobility.

• impairments, as well as those who are neurodivergent.

•  Interns will offer at least two programs per month from June to September 2025, in collaboration with local organizations.

• Develop a project guide and educational kit for ongoing use by Boulder County Open Space and Mountain Parks. 

• Lead hikes that are tailored to various disabled audiences. 

• Develop tools and methods for the integration of outdoor programs for accessible related individuals.

• Note: Interns can learn from seasoned naturalists who also share their experiences with disabilities during a week long training in May. Topics include plant and wildlife identification, first aid, and techniques for birdwatching and fishing.

Qualifications

• Passion for wildlife conservation and accessibility/inclusion.

• Strong commitment to communication and learning.

• Prior experience with training or addressing accessibility challenges is a plus.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Be between the ages of 18–30 (or up to 35 if a veteran).

• College affiliation is not required.

• Must be available for on-site work periodically and able to travel regularly to the site.

• Hybrid work model: 50% onsite and 50% remote.

Benefits

Join us in this innovative internship program that enhances accessibility and inclusivity in national parks while promoting the joys of birds and birding. We offer:

• Flexible scheduling (up to 20 hours per week) to accommodate academic commitments.

• Weekend availability for those with weekday obligations.

EEO Statement

Environment for the Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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