Individual Placement - Parks Programs and Impact Participant
About The Position
This is a paid six-month program designed for individuals early in their careers or graduating college, offering an immersive work-based learning experience and professional development in park programs and impact. The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (Parks Conservancy) is the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, working to support the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The Conservancy focuses on the intersection of national park sites, local communities, social justice, and climate resilience, aiming to enhance public awareness and provide volunteer and educational opportunities. The Innovation and Impact Hub, within the Executive Branch, drives informed decision-making, evaluation, impact measurement, partnerships, and innovative initiatives. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to various aspects of nonprofit program work, including public events, community programming, data management, analysis, and organizational strategy, providing insight into how a mission-driven organization operates and plans for the future. The position involves collaboration across departments, offering exposure to program development, evaluation, data systems, partnership work, communications, and community programming. The ideal candidate is adaptable, eager to learn, and interested in the connection between community, conservation, and organizational impact.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Background and/or demonstrated interest in public administration, nonprofit management, events management, community engagement and programming, environmental studies, social science and research, data science, communications, or a related field.
- Experience working independently and collaboratively in diverse team environments with colleagues of different backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, and viewpoints.
- Collaborative spirit and flexibility to support team needs in a dynamic environment; able to work independently once given direction, problem-solve, and ask for support as needed.
- Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
- A demonstrated willingness to learn is more important than existing expertise.
- Commitment to the mission of equitable access to public lands and community-centered programming.
- Participants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent or agree to obtain one or be enrolled in an institution of higher education.
- Minimum age qualification of 18 years.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
- Familiarity with databases (Salesforce) and Adobe Acrobat a plus.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support the execution of public programs and special events, including workshop series.
- Support event logistics such as reservations, registrant communications, program materials, and on-site setup; coordinate with program leads and external partners.
- Support the creation of communications materials including photography, social media content, emails, and flyers to promote and document events.
- Collect and process participant satisfaction surveys following events; assist with meeting preparation, notetaking, and follow-up for planning meetings.
- Provide additional support for anniversary programming and other events as they arise.
- Support ongoing data management in CODA (Salesforce-based program database), including event registration, data entry, and data cleaning.
- Administer program and event participant surveys — finalizing instruments, distributing, compiling results, and rolling data into branch and organizational metrics.
- Analyze event and audience data to support end-of-year reports on programming, audience reach, and outcomes; assist with report design, layout, and formatting.
- Support organizational end-of-year reporting by gathering highlights, metrics, images, and content for presentation materials.
- Assist with background research and scoping for new organizational projects and strategic ventures.
- Support development and coordination of strategic plans and partnership initiatives; participate in cross-functional workgroups.
- Attend required park internship trainings and participate in other trainings and opportunities.
- Communicate professionally in-person, by email, phone, and videoconference; participate in team meetings, one-on-ones, and project-related meetings.
- Engage with additional emerging priorities and special projects as team needs evolve.
- Follow protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
Benefits
- Access to the Conservancy's Employee Assistance Program and Employee discounts.
- Uniform with the Parks Conservancy &NPS logos will be provided.
- Networking with fellow members and park staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
