Individual Placement - Interpretation Interns at DevilsTower

Student Conservation Association•Devils Tower, WY

13d•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%), learn how to design, develop, and present interpretive programs (5%), and rove trails (20%). The remaining responsibilities will be as directed by your supervisor.

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
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

Nice To Haves

Up to 520 service hours may count towards earning the PLC hiring authority.
All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger.

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