Individual Placement - Interpretation Participant at Devils Tower

Student Conservation Association•Devils Tower, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team of dedicated rangers working to help visitors appreciate, understand, and appropriately enjoy Devils Tower National Monument and the Black Hills. You'll expand your personal knowledge and skills by learning about the park and sharing this information with visitors. In this position, you will provide interpretive, orientation and safety information at the visitor center (50%) you will learn how to design, develop, and present interpretive programs (5%) and rove trails (20%). The remaining responsibilities will be as directed by your supervisor. Recreational Opportunities: Hiking trails meander for approximately 8 miles (12.1 km) through Devils Tower National Monument. The popular 1.3 mile (2 km) paved Tower Trail circles Devils Tower itself. Other longer trails traverse tranquil forests and meadows in the monument. Technical rock climbing is allowed in the monument. All persons planning to climb or scramble above the boulder field are required to register before and check in after a climb. The Northern Plains Indians believe¬†Devils Tower is a sacred site. Out of deference to American Indian views, there is a voluntary climbing closure during the month of June. The town of¬†Hulett (9 miles) provides gas and groceries, while major services are available in Sundance (30 miles¬†), or Spearfish, SD (50 miles).

Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Personal vehicle
Required to provide greater access to additional recreational opportunities
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
Willingness and ability to work well independently and as a team.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. (day pack/bags of equipment)
Ability to assist and engage with the public.
A positive attitude
Must be eligible to serve as an AmeriCorps Member. This includes:
Being a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States.
Being at least 18 years or older.
Having a high school diploma or equivalent.
Being willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks.
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

Someone who has experience in a public facing role.

Responsibilities

Provide interpretive, orientation and safety information at the visitor center (50%)
Learn how to design, develop, and present interpretive programs (5%)
Rove trails (20%)
Occasional data entry or paperwork support.
Participating in occasional outreach