Interpretation Members - Jewel Cave National Monument

EPIC • Custer, SD

3d • $600 - $600 • Onsite

About The Position

American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Jewel Cave National Monument, is seeking two Members to contribute to interpretive projects alongside NPS Staff. 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. ACE does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Members may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.
• Must be between the ages of 16 and 30 (or up to 35 for veterans).
• Must meet PLC Eligibility Requirements.
• Must have completed at least 640 hours of service (or be eligible to combine hours from multiple PLC-eligible terms).

Nice To Haves

• Driving is preferred, but not required.
• If driving applicant: 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.
• If non-driver applicant: A current and valid form of ID (will be required to provide copies of ID's upon hiring).
• Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as history, geology, biology, education.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and experience doing public speaking.
• Interacting with the public presenting interpretive programs to a variety of audiences.
• Experience with youth programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead two different cave tours: the one hour and twenty-minute Scenic Tour, and twenty-minute Discovery Tour to the visiting public as well as the occasional field trip.
• Assist with visitor center operations by opening and closing the visitor center and staffing the front desk.
• Schedule social media posts.
• Lead distance learning education programs.
• Conduct classroom visits to local schools.

Benefits

• Living allowance of $600/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
• On-site furnished housing at Jewel Cave is available.
• Potential eligibility for a federal hiring authority upon completion of term of service and 640 hours of service.
• 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: Associate degree