Interpretation Intern – ONSITE – First State National Historic Park

Environment for the Americas•New Castle, PA

2d•$688•Onsite

About The Position

First State National Historic Park seeks to expand bilingual services and strengthen relationships with local Latine communities, particularly visitors who frequent the Brandywine Valley picnic area. This unit receives roughly 1,000 visitors per day during peak season, many of whom are Spanish-speaking. Building on three years of successful LHIP and bilingual park ranger engagement, this internship will advance the park’s outreach, interpretation, and stewardship goals.

Requirements

Major studies relevant to this position include Interpretation, Environmental Education, Public History, Museum Studies, Communications, Public Relations or Marketing, Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnic Studies or Latin American/Latine Studies, Spanish, Translation or Interpretation Studies, Linguistics, or a related field
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (spoken and written), with the ability to translate ideas clearly and accurately for public audiences
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to initiate conversations, listen effectively, and engage visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds
Writing skills for drafting bilingual content, including social media posts, event descriptions, and interpretive outlines
Cultural competency and sensitivity, especially when working with Latine communities and multicultural audiences
Basic research skills, including gathering information from reliable sources and synthesizing it into visitor-facing content
Customer-service mindset, with the ability to provide clear, friendly visitor orientation and respond to questions
Organizational and time-management skills to track tasks, meet deliverable deadlines, and support event coordination

Nice To Haves

Creativity in designing engaging, bilingual interpretive programs
Adaptability and problem-solving skills, especially in outdoor or high-visitation settings
Enthusiasm for public service and stewardship
Comfort working in outdoor environments, including picnic areas, trails, and public events
Initiative, particularly when creating new programs or outreach materials
Collaborative mindset essential for working with partners and park staff

Responsibilities

Provide bilingual (English–Spanish) interpretation and visitor services at First State National Historical Park, with a focus on the Brandywine Valley picnic area
Engage Spanish-speaking visitors through interpretation, informal conversations, and visitor orientation in high-visitation settings
Develop and deliver bilingual interpretive programs and stewardship-focused activities
Conduct outreach and build relationships with local Latine-serving organizations and community partners
Support park goals related to outreach, interpretation, and resource stewardship
Create bilingual written content, including social media posts, event descriptions, and interpretive materials
Assist with planning and coordinating bilingual programs, events, and outreach activities
Foster a stewardship ethic among visitors by promoting care for park resources
Support visitor engagement in outdoor environments, including picnic areas, trails, and public events
Collaborate with park staff and partners to strengthen bilingual services and community trust