Individual Placement - Community Engagement Participant

Student Conservation Association

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About The Position

The Hanford Reach National Monument is the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's first
national monument, but it's not widely known even in the Tri-Cities of
Washington where it's located. This internship is focused on expanding awareness
of the Monument and getting people out there to recreate. There will be public
outreach components and on-site activities with the public. Apart from helping
increase recreation on the Monument, the Community Engagement Participant will
also be working with a National Park Service SCA participant to bolster programs
related to the Manhattan Project National Historical Park; both the Park and
Monument are part of the Hanford Nuclear Site, and the agencies work on numerous
joint projects. The iCommunity Engagement Participant will have an opportunity
to develop their public participation skills and increase their understanding of
recreation on public lands.

Requirements

• The applicant should have a background in, or be studying topics related to, outdoor recreation in areas relevant to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - hunting, fishing, hiking, etc.
• The applicant should also be comfortable working independently and have some level of comfort in speaking to small public groups.
• Strong writing skills are needed.
• All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger.
• Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

Nice To Haves

• An undergraduate degree is strongly preferred, but the agency is willing to look at students with relevant background.
• Someone in a graduate degree program would receive higher consideration.
• Any experience in graphic design would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• The Community Engagement Participant will help develop materials and programs to encourage recreation on the Hanford Reach National Monument.
• They will be expected to work with community organizations to both develop these programs and increase awareness of the Monument.
• It is highly likely that they will also work with area schools to increase awareness of recreational opportunities among youth in the area.
• The selected participant will also work with a National Park Service intern to potentially develop joint materials/activities related to the Manhattan Project National Historical Park.

Benefits

• $1,100 round trip travel allowance (paid once)
• $500 weekly living allowance (paid bi-weekly)
• $1,300 monthly housing allowance (8 months total)
• Optional health insurance (8 months total)
• AmeriCorps education award valued at $3,697 upon completion of 900 service hours
• Interpretive Skills
• Health Insurance
• AmeriCorps: Eligible/Required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees