Visitor Services and Interpretation Intern – Bryce Canyon National Park
Position Type: Internship
Open until: December 21, 2019
Wage: $13.00 per hour DOE, housing available
Location: Bryce Canyon National Park
Description:
THIS INTERNSHIP IS BASED AT BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Bryce Canyon National Park’s Division of Interpretation and Visitor Services is seeking a highly-motivated, hard-working and personable student with an interest in pursuing a career with the National Park Service for a 10-week internship starting Jan. 7, 2019 and lasting until March 15, 2019. Ideally, students majoring in Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, Geology, other natural sciences or Interpretation would benefit the most, but we’ll accept applications from any student who has skills in good communication, public speaking, and customer service. If selected, a background investigation will be required before beginning work.
Qualifications:
- Experience public speaking
- Customer Service Experience
- Interest in natural and culture resources and the desire to teach others about Bryce Canyon
Duties:
- Provide Visitor Orientation and assistance at the Bryce Canyon National Park Visitor Center.
- With assistance, research and develop 20 minute Bryce Canyon Geology Interpretive Talk.
- Research, develop, and lead snowshoe hikes and walks in Bryce Canyon National Park.
ALL IIC INTERNSHIPS ARE REQUIRED TO BE TIED TO THE EARNING OF AN ACADEMIC CREDIT. Credits can be departmental internships, cooperative education, practicums, assignments, research, etc.- Not sure if this applies to the Bryce Internship with NHA
Application Instructions:
- Go to iicinternships.com
- Click on the IIC Application on the right hand side. This will download a word document of the IIC Internship Application.
- Fill in the application (this can be done on your computer).
- Save application and email it to Amanda Cochran at amanda_cochran@nps.gov in the subject line put IIC INTERNSHIP APPLICATION You can also print your application and bring it to Miranda Gubler at the IIC offices.
Submit IIC application, resume, transcripts, and statement of interest. Applications must be received by December 28, 2019.
Contact Information:
Amanda Cochran