Interpretation Member - Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

EPIC•Macon, GA

6d•$600•Onsite

About The Position

American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking TWO Interpretation Members to contribute to public interpretation projects alongside Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park staff. The ACE Member will primarily focus on providing formal and informal public interpretation and developing content for the park social media and website that will enhance visitor experience and understanding of resource significance. The ACE Member will help identify ways that non-Tribal citizens can interpret a living culture that is not their own. The primary goal of this project is to provide memorable and meaningful learning and recreational experiences, foster development of a personal stewardship ethic, broaden public support for preserving park resources, and improve park operations with traditional indigenous knowledge. This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.

Requirements

Members must be authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
Members must be 21+ to drive due to ACE's insurance and liability requirements.
Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience in tribal engagement preferred
Knowledge of and experience working with tribal communities of the Southeast.
Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing engineering or field sciences degrees and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as anthropology, archeology, natural sciences, or indigenous studies.
Ability and willingness to collaborate with NPS staff to craft a more inclusive story.
Knowledge of Indigenous history and cultural lifeways.
Deep interest in Southeastern Native cultures.

Responsibilities

Providing formal and informal public interpretation
Developing content for the park social media and website
Enhancing visitor experience and understanding of resource significance
Identifying ways that non-Tribal citizens can interpret a living culture that is not their own
Completing bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations, and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation
Conducting duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources