Interpretation Member - Redwood National & State Parks

EPIC • Crescent City, CA

47d • Onsite

About The Position

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service and Redwood National & State Parks (RNSP) is seeking Two Interpretation Members to connect with visitors alongside RNSP staff. For more information about ACE, please visit the usaconservation website. Start Date: March 1, 2026 Estimated End Date: June 20, 2026 a 16-week minimum commitment is required Location Details/Description: Redwood National & State Parks RNSP is located on the northern California coast. The temperate rain forest and coastal environments provide moderate temperatures even in summer, with highs in the upper 60s and lows in near 50 F. Crescent City (pop. ~ 8,500) has multiple grocery stores, a hospital, pharmacies, and restaurants. Orick (pop. ~350) has a small grocery market and a gas station. Additional retail and service opportunities are available south in McKinleyville/Arcata/Eureka and north in Brookings, OR. The park and surrounding area are home to old-growth forests, public beaches, mountains, and wild and scenic rivers offering virtually unlimited opportunities for hiking, biking, camping, kayaking, surfing, and other outdoor recreation. For more information regarding Redwood National & State Parks, please visit the NPS website. Position Overview: The applicant assists seasonal and permanent interpretive staff with interpreting resources to convey national significance, connect visitors to personal relevance, inform the public for compliance and safety, and facilitate shared learning experiences for individual and social benefit. The member will gain hands-on experience in interpretation, visitor center operations, safety, and National Park Service operations while working in dynamic conditions. Assist the Division of Interpretation, Education, and Visitor Services with connecting visitors to park resources while promoting safe recreation and stewardship. Support interpretation and visitor services by connecting visitors to park resources, regulations, and safety information. Assist with visitor center operations, including orientation, trip planning, and responding to public inquiries. Develop and present interpretive programs such as orientation talks, guided walks, programs, and youth activities. Provide roving interpretation and resource protection messaging on winter trails by foot Participate in training, professional development, and cross-divisional learning opportunities within the park. The applicant will also throughout their time at RNSP will be able to shadow other divisions to get an overall view of how the park functions. 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. Schedule: The schedule for this position will be 40 hours/week, Days TBD. Position Benefits Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $660/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly. Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service and 640 hours of service. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information on our usaconservation website. Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or the National Park Service. However, a weekly housing reimbursement of $500/month is available to help offset housing costs. Gear Allowance : Each ACE member will have up to $500 to spend on eligible gear purchases. Eligible gear for this position must be approved by ACE staff prior to purchase. Training Reimbursement: Each ACE member will have up to $1,500 to spend on eligible training expenses Travel Reimbursement: Each ACE member will have up to $500 to spend on eligible travel expenses Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support.

Requirements

• Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• 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).
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required three-part criminal history check
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.
• Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement or as defined by AmeriCorps

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in interpretation, environmental education, recreation, or park operations
• Experience with visitor services
• Interest in outdoor recreation and education
• Ability to remain calm and helpful during high-stress visitor interactions
• Passion for natural and cultural resource stewardship

Responsibilities

• Assist the Division of Interpretation, Education, and Visitor Services with connecting visitors to park resources while promoting safe recreation and stewardship.
• Support interpretation and visitor services by connecting visitors to park resources, regulations, and safety information.
• Assist with visitor center operations, including orientation, trip planning, and responding to public inquiries.
• Develop and present interpretive programs such as orientation talks, guided walks, programs, and youth activities.
• Provide roving interpretation and resource protection messaging on winter trails by foot
• Participate in training, professional development, and cross-divisional learning opportunities within the park.
• The applicant will also throughout their time at RNSP will be able to shadow other divisions to get an overall view of how the park functions.

Benefits

• Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $660/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
• Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service and 640 hours of service.
• Housing: However, a weekly housing reimbursement of $500/month is available to help offset housing costs.
• Gear Allowance : Each ACE member will have up to $500 to spend on eligible gear purchases.
• Training Reimbursement: Each ACE member will have up to $1,500 to spend on eligible training expenses
• Travel Reimbursement: Each ACE member will have up to $500 to spend on eligible travel expenses
• Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees