Individual Placement - Raptor/Birding Participant

Student Conservation Association • Bar Harbor, ME

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Throughout the field season, the intern will assist with Acadia’s Peregrine
Falcon Watch program (summer) and Hawk Watch program (fall), primarily by
interacting with and educating park visitors. The intern will also help staff
the visitor center information desk, answering visitor questions and assisting
them in planning an enjoyable and safe visit to the park.

Requirements

• A positive attitude
• A strong desire to work as a team player
• Willingness to learn
• High enthusiasm for daily public interaction
• The ability to work independently in the field
• A strong interest in learning about birds
• 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

• Previous experience with raptors and /or bird identification is helpful.
• Work is primarily in the field with long periods of standing and walking on uneven terrain in all types of weather including intense heat in the summer and cold wind in the fall.
• Previous experience in customer service, visitor services, or working with the public is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with informal interpretation at peregrine falcon nesting sites and hawk observation areas.
• Staffing the main visitor center information desk, assisting Acadia’s visitors and answering questions about the park
• Conducting roves and other forms of informal interpretation at on-site and field locations.
• Assisting rangers with programs (e.g., bird programs and loon nest monitoring)
• Presenting basic interpretive talks
• Assisting with Junior Rangers

Benefits

• Live in the heart of Acadia which boasts 60 miles of coastline, 33 miles of scenic motor roads, 45 miles of carriage roads, and more than 150 miles of hiking trails to provide numerous ways to explore the park.
• Have opportunities for professional development through shadowing park rangers in interpretation as well as other divisions to learn about careers in the NPS.
• Get certified in Basic First Aid, CPR and AED.
• A chance to visit other SCA programs in the local area such as Fish Hatcheries.
• Housing is provided for this position.
• $600 - weekly living allowance
• $1,100 – round-trip travel allowance (personal vehicle REQUIRED)
• First Aid/CPR
• Interpretive Skills

What This Job Offers

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