National Park Service Internship Yellowstone National Park
Position Title: Environmental Education Intern Number of Positions: Fall internships: 2 positions Spring internships: 2 positions Stipend: $1000/mnth Location: Yellowstone National Park-Mammoth Hot Springs and Lamar Valley Type of Position: Seasonal (intern) Dates of Employment: September 5 to December 15, 2007(15-week positions) February 5 to May 18, 2008 (15-week positions) OBJECTIVE Yellowstone National Park's Education Office is seeking a few great interns to enhance and improve the quality of its education programs. This internship opportunity is offered to help reduce the instructor to student ratio and to give college students an opportunity to work in a National Park and possibly earn college credit. INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION Come and experience Yellowstone National Park through the eyes of elementary, middle, and high school students. The National Park Service offers eight core educational programs to student groups and need the assistance of a few great interns. Education Intern responsibilities include: * Assist ranger staff with the core routines/activities of Expedition: Yellowstone!, the park's curriculum-based, residential education program. This may include leading morning, afternoon, and/or evening instructional units using the field and activity areas for 4th-8th grade residential students. Programs are focused on geology, ecology, or history. * Assist education staff in presenting other programs for grades K-12. * Other educational projects depending on the student's knowledge and abilities. * Revise and revamp current informational packets that are mailed to interested parties. * Shadow the Education Program Coordinator and the Education Program Manager on various assignments and duties to learn more about the management of eight core educational programs. * Conduct office assistance including: filing, communications, and basic computer software applications (Microsoft Office, etc.). Both outdoor and indoor work is involved. The outdoor work is subject to varying weather and terrain. Must routinely be able to hike 3-5 miles on trails including walking over rough, rocky, and hazardous terrain. Housing will be provided at the Lamar Field Campus during September and October at the historic Lamar Buffalo Ranch in the northeast corner of Yellowstone. Interns will have a one room modern log cabin with a gas heater. There is a bathhouse with showers about 100 feet away. Cooking facilities will be in either the Director's cabin or in the Bunkhouse. During November and December, housing will be at the Youth Conservation Corps facility at Mammoth Hot Springs and may be shared. Both of these facilities house Expedition: Yellowstone! Intern will provide own transportation to Yellowstone and their own food. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS * Basic knowledge/interest of Yellowstone region natural and cultural history * Experience working with children in an educational setting (e.g. teacher's aid, camp counselor, etc.) * Proficiency in basic keyboard and computer application skills * Professional approach to communications * Solution oriented thinking and flexible mindset * Applicants must be in good physical condition AMOUNT OF EFFORT * Approximately 40 hours per week * Schedule may vary-four, 10-hour days or five, 8-hour days. (Weekend and evening work may be required.) CONTACT Michelle Uberuaga Program Coordinator Yellowstone Ecological Research Center 2048 Analysis Dr., Suite B Bozeman MT, 59718 406-556-1414 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or Bob Fuhrman Education Program Manager PO Box 168 Yellowstone NP, WY 82190 307-344-2256 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
