Latino Heritage Intern - ONSITE - Biscayne National Park
About The Position
The Latino Heritage Internship Program seeks to engage young professionals in natural resource careers. Applicants must meet the following requirements: Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Be between the ages of 18 - 30 years or up to 35 years if a veteran. Be willing to undergo a background check upon hiring. Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Note: A personal vehicle is required for this position. Position Description: Prospective Intern will be working under the Interpretation and Education Division of Biscayne National Park. The project will fall into 3 separate projects: Digital Engagement: The intern will assist with being a creative source to reach a wider audience during their term with BISC. Interpretation/ Education: They will be expected to develop a program either for the education or interpretive subsets of the division in which they will need to be able to present in both English and Spanish. They will receive interpretive NPS official training and will learn how to conduct formal educative programming. Community Planning: The Intern will host an outreach event in the community representing BISC. Biscayne has an established community program once a month in the park which is titled “Park After Dark” in which we train and mentor our Rangers and Interns to develop a theme and take ownership of, for that month.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Adaptability to work with youth ages 5-18 and Adults
- Competency in the development of content for social networking sites
- Interest in community relations and Conservation/ Marine Science/ Environmental Science
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Ability to swim
Responsibilities
- Assist social media team in developing trendy and informative content that aligns with NPS standards and regulations.
- Develop educational and interpretative programs
- Translate content into Spanish and facilitate programs in English and Spanish.
- Host a community outreach event
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
