Community Outreach & Graphic Design Project Assistant

National Park Service • Lackawaxen, PA

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Semester of Service Program offers students an unpaid, project-based opportunity to support Federal missions and gain practical experience and career-ready skills. Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is seeking a graphic design or visual arts student to collaborate on park projects during the spring semester of 2027. The primary projects are creating a new junior ranger booklet and updating safety signage for loaner life jacket stations throughout the park.

The volunteer will work under the Division of Interpretation on a hybrid schedule, in person at the NPS Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania, and remotely. The expected schedule is 15–20 hours per week during a 90-day academic-term opportunity, with the volunteer schedule and further details finalized upon hire. There are two positions. The opportunity is unpaid, and volunteers are not Federal employees. The term is in spring 2027, within the stated period from mid-January through mid-June.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national studying in the United States or abroad.
• Remain enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational institution beyond high school throughout the 90-day opportunity; qualifying institutions must be located in the United States.
• Be in good academic standing as defined by the educational institution.
• Not graduate before May 1, 2027.
• Commit to volunteering 8–20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.
• Complete required onboarding documentation for the Department of the Interior and the academic institution.
• Agree to volunteer without compensation, a stipend, or hiring preference, and understand that volunteers are not Federal employees.
• Not be a current Federal employee.
• Have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation to the Zane Grey Museum during scheduled work hours.
• Submit a copy of transcripts for enrollment verification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Microsoft 365 apps or other graphic design-related sites.
• Experience creating digital content.
• Study in graphic design or visual arts.

Responsibilities

• Create a new junior ranger booklet.
• Update safety signage for loaner life jacket stations throughout the park.
• Collaborate with the park on multiple projects under the Division of Interpretation.

Benefits

• Meaningful project work with clear deliverables, regular supervision, and Federal mentorship.
• Hands-on application of academic knowledge in real-world Federal operations.
• Exposure to Federal missions, workplace culture, and potential career pathways.
• Coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
• Workers’ compensation for service-related injuries.
• Structured onboarding and ongoing supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed