John Day Fossil Beds – Interpretive Ranger Individual Placement

Northwest Youth Corps • Kimberly, OR

16h • Onsite

About The Position

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is recruiting 1 (one) Interpretation and Education Individual Placements beginning in May/June 2026 and serving through September/October 2026 (16 weeks). The individual placements will be trained in interpretation skills and will work at the visitor center answering visitors' questions about the park's geology and paleontology. The individual placements will also help guests plan their visits to the three site units and encourage safe discoveries and experiences during their stay. Other duties will be roving to the other park sights to answer questions in the field, assisting with bookstore operations, and general upkeep of the facilities.

Requirements

• Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
• U.S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
• Must pass a background/driver check
• Ability to work outdoors in remote settings during high temperatures, wind and on uneven
• Willingness to work as part of a positive and collaborative
• Public speaking skills, high quality customer service skills, and IT
• Good written and verbal communication
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25
• Current valid driver's license and clean driving
• A passion for sharing the park and its resources with the public

Nice To Haves

• Experience in presenting informational or educational talks to the public.
• Experience teaching and/or leading youth, conservation, reforestation and/or outdoor rec skills.
• Ability to absorb and apply a great deal of information quickly and accurately

Responsibilities

• Visitor Center Operations (65%) Duties include general orientation and information for visitors, assisting with the Junior Ranger program as well as providing interpretive pop-up/patio talks
• Roving/Outreach (20%) Duties include on-site and virtual programming
• Classroom and Training (15%)

Benefits

• Individual placements will earn $9,600 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis throughout the (16 weeks, 640 Hours). The living allowance are taxable.
• Housing may be provided.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed