What are the responsibilities and job description for the LHIP Internship: Interpretation Ambassador position at Environment for the Americas?
Job Summary
The Latino Heritage Internship Program seeks to engage undergraduates and recent graduates ages 18 - 30, and up to 35 for veterans, for this unmatched leadership training program that is focused in the cultural and natural resource management. This position requires a U.S. citizen or legal resident, drivers license, and personal vehicle (preferred).
Position Description:
As a National Park Service and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area intern, you will contribute to the mission by providing resource-based recreation, education, and enjoyment near the most densely populated region of the nation.
Key Projects:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Benefits:
Interns will receive 800 hours towards Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority, which includes eligibility for non-competitive hiring into a federal seasonal, term, or permanent position after completing 640 hours of work on an appropriate conservation project.
The Latino Heritage Internship Program seeks to engage undergraduates and recent graduates ages 18 - 30, and up to 35 for veterans, for this unmatched leadership training program that is focused in the cultural and natural resource management. This position requires a U.S. citizen or legal resident, drivers license, and personal vehicle (preferred).
Position Description:
As a National Park Service and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area intern, you will contribute to the mission by providing resource-based recreation, education, and enjoyment near the most densely populated region of the nation.
Key Projects:
- Bilingual Public Programs: Build upon previous programmatic and community engagement successes by providing at least four bilingual public programs throughout the summer. Topics may include watersheds, migrations, adaptations, forest forensics, and more.
- Translating Park Publications: Translate park publications and maps from English to Spanish to allow park rangers who are not bilingual to provide Spanish-speaking visitors with appropriate information for a safe and enjoyable visit.
- River and Beach Access Sites: Improve access to popular river and beach sites within the park by providing orientation, water safety information, and audience-centered interpretation to groups.
Responsibilities:
- Fluency in Spanish
- Interest in embracing new opportunities
- Willingness to develop and build self-awareness
Qualifications:
- Educational/Experience Requirements:
- At least two years of coursework toward a degree in biological sciences or two years of field experience related to natural resource/vegetation work
- One semester of coursework related to geospatial data
- Clearance:
- Government security background clearance required before starting
- Work Abilities:
- Ability to work productively both independently and as part of a team
- Effective communication with team members, agency staff, and a diverse public
- Physical ability to hike up to 10 miles daily on uneven terrain with a pack, work in harsh environments, traverse uneven terrain, and carry up to 40 pounds in a backpack
- Fieldwork Requirements:
- Willingness to spend multiple days camping in the field, as needed
- Organizational Skills:
- Strong organizational abilities
Benefits:
Interns will receive 800 hours towards Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority, which includes eligibility for non-competitive hiring into a federal seasonal, term, or permanent position after completing 640 hours of work on an appropriate conservation project.
