Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve - Interpretation and Education Internship

Northwest Youth Corps•Arco, ID

10h•$8,960•Onsite

About The Position

The National Park Service is recruiting two, 16-week (640-hours) individual placements to provide educational and interpretation assistance at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (CRMO) beginning June through October 2026 (start and end dates are flexible depending on availability). The individual placements will serve with the interpretive and education teams within the Visitor Services Division. Northwest Youth Corps was created in 1984 to offer teenagers and young adults an education-based, work experience modeled after the historic Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's. Today, we serve over 1,000 youth and young adults each year across a four-state region who restore critical habitat, build trails, lead volunteers, educate youth, and respond to local and national disasters.

Requirements

Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
U.S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
Must pass a background/driver check
Ability to work outdoors, hike, and assist the public in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground.
Willingness to work as part of a team in an outdoor setting.
Ability to give direction and talk to the public.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
A positive, can-do, helpful attitude.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Northern Rocky Mountain and Snake River Plain natural resources and plants, including geology, volcanology, astronomy.
College coursework in Natural Sciences, Parks & Recreation, Psychology, English or Education.
Experience with professional social media, including short video creation and editing.
Experience in presenting informational or educational talks to the general public.
Driver's License
Personal transportation

Responsibilities

Staffing visitor center front desk.
Researching the natural and cultural resources of CRMO.
Roving trails and contacting visitors.
Communicating with the public about the natural and cultural resources of CRMO.
Staffing the visitor center and providing orientation and information about CRMO and the National Park Service including recreational opportunities and park regulations.