The
National Park Service
Since
1916, the American people have entrusted the National Park Service with the
care of their national parks. With the help of volunteers and park partners, we
safeguard these more than 400 places and share their stories with more than 275
million visitors every year. But our work doesn't stop there. We are
proud that tribes, local governments, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and
individual citizens ask for our help in revitalizing communities preserving local
history, celebrating local heritage, and creating close to home opportunities
for kids and families to get outside, be active, and have fun.
NPS Mission
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired
the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for
the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The
Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and
cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country
and the world.
Internship
Internship
NPS is
seeking a University of Maryland student to work in Interpretation and
Education with non-profit partners. The intern would preferably work full-time
(40 hours) through the summer, but a part-time schedule could be arranged.
Position
Summary:
Help manage
NPS relationship with 72 nonprofit cooperating associations (which manage
in-park stores); assist in the development of policy and agreements for
partnerships with a wide range of non-profit organizations that further the NPS
education and interpretation mission.
Assist in
analyzing the function of partners to determine strengths and weaknesses, and
identify ways to improve the national program. Assist partners in meeting
reporting requirements and help NPS compile and analyze annual reports. Serve
as a liaison with regional Interpretation and Education coordinators from each
of the seven regions around the country.
· Strong communication skills; oral and written. Nonprofit or
federal agency internship experience preferred.
·Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with a
range of partner organizations.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google applications.
· Rising sophomore, junior or senior preferred.
The office is
located at 1201 I Street NW, Washington DC 20005. The two closest metro
stations are Metro Center and McPherson. Bus transportation is also
conveniently located in close proximity to the office. Interns will be
paid $14.00 per hour. The successful candidate will be responsible for
securing his/her own housing and transportation arrangements in the Greater
Washington D.C. area.
To apply, send
cover letter, contact information for two professional and/or academic
references, and resume by June 4, 2015 to: Kathryn Hopps, Program Director
for Experiential Learning, at khopps@umd.edu.
