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Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument - Interpretation and Education Internship
Job Description and Requirements
Job Description
Northwest Youth Corps (NYC):
Northwest Youth Corps was created in 1984 to offer teenagers and young adults an education-based, work experience
modeled after the historic Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's. Today, we serve over 1,000 youth and young adults
each year across a four-state region who restore critical habitat, build trails, lead volunteers, educate youth, and respond to
local and national disasters.
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument (HAFO):
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument was established to preserve fossils from approximately 4 to 3 million years ago, during the Pliocene Epoch. The monument is significant for its variety, quantity, and quality of animal and plant fossils, including mastodons, saber-toothed cats, and giant ground sloths. HAFO also preserves fossils of horses, beavers, and many types of waterbirds, which can be found in Hagerman today. Learn more about HAFO and its partner agency, Thousand Springs State Park (TSSP), here: https://www.nps.gov/hafo/index.htm
Position Summary:
The National Park Service is recruiting one intern to provide visitor services assistance within the Interpretation & Education Division at HAFO for approximately 6 months. The intern will work alongside HAFO staff, TSSP partners, and volunteers at Thousand Springs Visitor Center in Hagerman. The intern may have opportunities to collaborate with additional HAFO work teams, including Integrated Resources Management and Facilities and Maintenance.
Duties and Responsibilities: Major duties are related to learning and working alongside personnel in visitor services at
HAFO. The intern will welcome visitors and invite public engagement with an important fossil preservation site. The
intern will provide orientation and information about HAFO, TSSP, and the National Park Service including recreational
opportunities and park regulations. The park anticipates over 20,000 visitors during the summer season.
Specific activities include:
● Staffing the visitor center front desk.
● Delivering interpretive programs to the public.
● Researching the natural and cultural resources of HAFO.
● Roving trails and interacting with visitors.
● Collaborating on a digital media project with an intern cohort.
● Assisting with the development of a new school education program for HAFO. The intern will assist HAFO park rangers host a spring teacher workshop and implement the program pilot in the fall semester.
Duty Location:
Duties are performed within the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument in Hagerman, ID.
Qualifications
● 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, hike, and assist the public in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground.
● Willingness to work as part of a team in an outdoor setting.
● Ability to give directions and talk to the public.
● Good written and verbal communication skills.
● A positive attitude and cultural competency to welcome visitors from all backgrounds.
● Personal transportation and a valid driver’s license are required
Desired Qualifications:
● Knowledge of Northern Rocky Mountain and Snake River Plain natural resources, paleontology, and plants.
● College coursework in education, natural science, or parks and recreation.
● Experience presenting informational or educational talks to the public.
● Attention to detail, time management skills, and ability to work independently and problem-solve.
● Experience with audio-visual equipment and software, such as Premier Pro and other Adobe products.
Benefits
Interns will earn $20,160 living allowance, and while housing is not provided, a total housing fund of $6,750 is provided for a total stipend of $26,910, dispersed on a monthly basis throughout the 36-week term of service.