What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mount Rainier National Park – Volunteer Program Assistant Internship position at Northwest Youth Corps?
Northwest Youth Corps
Individual Placement
National Park Service
Longmire Visitors Center and Paradise Area
Mount Rainier National Park, WA - 20 weeks
Position Title : Mount Rainier National Park - Volunteer Program Assistant Internship
Position Summary :
The National Park Service is recruiting one intern to assist the volunteer program at Mount Rainier National Park . The intern will divide their time between correspondence, scheduling, and administration, and coordinating one of the park's major volunteer programs two days a week. They will receive training in volunteer program management.
About Northwest Youth Corps (NYC) :
Northwest Youth Corps was created in 1984 to offer teenagers and young adults an education-based work experience modeled after the historic Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's. Today, we serve over 1,000 youth and young adults each year across a four-state region who restore critical habitat, build trails, lead volunteers, and educate youth and young adults to learn, grow and experience success.
Duties and Responsibilities :
The intern will coordinate volunteer events and logistics . Specific activities include :
- Volunteer Outreach and Data Logistics ( 3 0%)
Maintain volunteer program records, including Volunteer Agreements, the Volunteer Database, records of hours, and volunteer applications; and serve as a primary point of contact for volunteers scheduling days of service with the Meadow Rover program and reservations in the volunteer program's Stewardship Campground.
Assist the full-time Volunteer Program Manager and seasonal Volunteer-in-Parks Assistant in the day-to-day operation of the volunteer program. Correspond with potential volunteers and volunteer groups and work with park supervisors to match them up with potential volunteer projects; maintain and distribute supplies, such as volunteer uniforms; visit volunteer groups in the field to welcome them and document their work with photographs and videos; and post about ongoing volunteer activities on social media.
Serve as the backup coordinator of the Meadow Rover volunteer program at Paradise on the primary Meadow Rover Coordinator's days off, two or three days a week. Check volunteers into service at the beginning of their day, assign them a radio, fill them in on current events, monitor their progress by radio throughout the day, and check them out of service at the end of the day. Assist with training throughout the season.
The intern will receive training in volunteer program management, both in general and specifically as it applies to Mount Rainier and its activities. The intern will also participate in resource-oriented sections of seasonal interpretive training. Formal training will not exceed 20% of the members' total service hours.
Required Qualifications :
Desired Qualifications :
Duty Location :
Duties are divided between offices at Longmire and Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. The Paradise location may also include frequent work in the field on local trails.
Terms of Employment :
The intern will complete a 20-week term of service, starting approximately May 13 through September 28. These dates may be shifted up to two weeks later to accommodate student schedules. The intern will average 40 hour s per week, minus holidays. The intern is responsible for providing their own housing and food, and personal transportation.
Program Benefits :
Interns will earn $12,000 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis throughout the 20 weeks . Health insurance is available for this position. The living allowance is taxable.
Application Instructions
Application De adline : Open Until Filled
Interviews : Will occur as qualified applications are received.
Type of position : Individual Placement
Service Dates : May 13 through September 28
Length of Term : 20
How to apply :
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at
Please select "Mount Rainier National Park - Volunteer Program Assistant Internship" when applying.
Additional Information
If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Coordinator M olly Babcock at m , or Mount Rainier National Park Volunteer Program Manager Kevin Bacher at ke .
All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history.
