Internship Education and Interpretation Members – Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Job Description
Summary
American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking THREE Members to contribute to interpretation and education projects alongside National Park Service Staff at Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Want to inspire K-12th students to tackle environmental and social justice issues? Want to engage students to recognize the value of diverse perspectives and challenge the dominant narrative? Fascinated by the geology at your feet? Are you curious to know more about the magic of the ancient redwood forest?
Then, this Education Internship may be just right for you!
For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org.
For the full position description and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1014716.html
Start Date: January 16, 2024
Estimated End Date: June 1, 2024
*a 20-week minimum commitment is required *
Location: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the greater San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Golden Gate National Recreation Area encompasses multiple park sites such as Muir Woods National Monument, Alcatraz Island, Marin Headlands, Fort Point National Historic Site, and Crissy Field within the Presidio of San Francisco. This park unit hosts 19 distinct ecosystems, 2000 plant and animal species, and offers a diverse cultural history for visitors to learn about and explore.
For more information about Golden Gate National Recreation Area please visit: https://www.nps.gov/goga/index.htm.
For more information about Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s Education Programs visit Education – Golden Gate National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Position Overview: You will work side-by-side with National Park Service Rangers to deliver K-12 education programs that involve students in meaningful and engaging learning opportunities in the sciences and social studies at Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). Selected members will be stationed at one of the four GGNRA parks as their primary focus – Muir Woods National Monument, Marin Headlands, Alcatraz Island, or Presidio of San Francisco’s Crissy Field/Fort Point National Historic Site.
As an Education Intern with the National Park Service, you will:
- Co-deliver classroom lessons that prepare students for field sessions
- Facilitate field programs with other park staff and volunteers
- Help create lessons and field activities for outdoor programs
- Guide general park visitors with orientation and information
Example Day-to-Day Schedule:
- Tuesday-Friday: Youth leadership with K-12th grade schools for classroom visits and field-based education programs
- Saturday: General public interpretation with park visitors – leading short talks or staffing orientation and information desks
Scheduling: Full time position – 40 hours week, Tuesday- Saturday; time- off is available during school breaks as arranged by supervisor.
Position Benefits
Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $550 week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in provided shared housing at no cost for the duration of the term.
AmeriCorps Education Award Program: This position may be eligible for a 675-hour AmeriCorps Education Award while serving under the EAP 2023/24 grant year program valued at $2,472.27 upon successful completion of a complete service term and 675 hours.
Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a hiring authority upon completion of their term of service. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.
Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support.
Qualifications
Required:
- Members must be US citizen or Permanent Resident, as required to comply with U.S. government contracts
- Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
- Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
- A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
- Willing to undergo and must pass required criminal history checks.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be 21 and over to apply
- ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.
- Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.
- To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.
Preferred:
- Experience performing education programming for racially and ethnically diverse youth from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Candidates with bilingual skills are encouraged to apply with a preference for Spanish/Cantonese.
- Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a minimum of an associate degree, or bachelor’s degree and/or have relevant experience working with youth in education programming.
- Knowledge of good communications skills; organizational skills; enthusiastic demeanor while working with visitors and colleagues; interest in working with Title I schools in the Bay Area; interest in student-centered learning, culturally relevant pedagogy, and curriculum-based education.
- Ability to work with public Title I schools from diverse communities and willingness to conduct independent research.
- Deep interest in student-based learning and curriculum-based education.
Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: A personal vehicle is required to get to and from work. The Member may be responsible for their own private transportation and commuting expenses to their duty station.
Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the NPS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the NPS, will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to NPS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.
How to Apply
To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1014716.html This position was posted August 28, 2023. For priority consideration please apply before September 30, 2023 or ASAP. Initial interviews will be conducted in early October. Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. Please note that this external-site position announcement may be out of date. If a position posting is still open on the application link provided, then the position has not yet been filled and is still accepting applications. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC NPS Recruitment and Outreach Manager, Victoria yee, at vyee@usaconservation.org. EEO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.112 total views, 0 today