Individual Placement - Bilingual Outdoor Education Participant

Student Conservation Association • Moab, UT

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Education program takes Kindergarten through 8th grade students from local public schools into the National Parks in their communities for hands-on, place-based field trips tied to the Utah science and social studies core standards. Teaching occurs in area schools and in the outdoor classrooms of Arches National Park and the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park. Individual Placements educate all students while particularly helping improve the educational experience in the National Parks for Spanish-speaking students through translation and general communication.

The position also helps strengthen relationships in the local community. Participants take part in community events representing the National Park Service and may develop and organize events that bring community groups into the park. The position is hosted by Arches National Park in Moab, Utah, and runs January 11, 2027 through April 9, 2027. It is 40 hours per week. Work is primarily in a front-country setting where emergency services may be delayed by one to two hours; public transportation is limited or unavailable, and cell phone reception may be limited or unavailable. The role involves regular interaction with the public and requires driving a motor vehicle for the partner agency.

Housing is provided in a shared park apartment or house with a private bedroom. Basic kitchen dishware, cookware, and utensils are provided; participants supply their own bedding, towels, toiletries, and other personal items. Washer/dryer and workout facilities are available.

Compensation includes a one-time $1,100 round-trip travel allowance, a $600 weekly living allowance, and housing provided by NPS. Participants may optionally be eligible for an AmeriCorps education award valued at $1,956.35 upon successful completion of the service term and at least 450 service hours. Allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. Additional benefits include defensive driving training, interpretive skills, and First Aid/CPR.

Requirements

• Intermediate Spanish language fluency; written and spoken fluency are preferred, with spoken Spanish more important.
• Desire to work with elementary school students and explore careers with the National Park Service.
• Curiosity about making science learning culturally relevant, multilingual, and meaningful through connections to surrounding landscapes in Spanish and English.
• Cultural humility and openness to multiple ways of thinking about nature and the environment.
• Attention to growing as an educator and receiving feedback on teaching and teaching materials.
• Collaborative approach to work and ability to manage projects independently.
• State-issued driver’s license and be at least 18 years old.
• Personal vehicle.
• Must meet Public Land Corps eligibility: age 16–30 inclusive, or veteran age 35 or younger; must be a U.S. citizen or national or lawful permanent resident; and must have a high school diploma or equivalent, agree to obtain one, or be enrolled in an institution of higher education.
• Must fulfill partner driving requirements and drive a motor vehicle for the partner agency/organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Teach standards-based lessons from the education team’s curriculum in English, provide Spanish translation as needed, manage students for outdoor safety, act as a language buddy for Spanish-speaking students, and assist with pre- and post-field-trip classroom visits.
• Occasionally present and develop extracurricular programming for area youth, potentially including junior ranger programs, after-school clubs, and community events.
• Prepare and plan instruction, support education program logistics, safely drive a government vehicle, and complete projects to maintain program quality.
• Participate in education skill development activities, including program debriefs, best-practice training, informal peer observation, video self-evaluations, and formal coaching sessions.
• With support, help translate educational materials, props, key terms, parent letters, and field-trip evaluations into Spanish.
• Contribute feedback to support the continued success of the program.
• Assist the National Park Service interpretation team in the Arches Visitor Center.

Benefits

• $1,100 one-time round-trip travel allowance.
• $600 weekly living allowance.
• Housing provided by NPS.
• Optional AmeriCorps education award valued at $1,956.35 upon successful completion of the service term and a minimum of 450 service hours.
• Defensive driving training.
• Interpretive skills training.
• First Aid/CPR.
• Shared park apartment or house with a private bedroom; washer/dryer and workout facilities are available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED