CCNC Intern: NPS – Wright Brothers Interpretation and Visitor Engagement Intern: Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Agency

Conservation Legacy, National Park Service

Location

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Job Category

Internships

Salary

Weekly Living Allowance of $404

Last Date to Apply

10/14/2022

Website

https://jobs.silkroad.com/ConservationLegacy/Careers/jobs/3669

Description

Category
Individual Placement/Internships

Job Location
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Tracking Code
3669-984

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
CCNC Intern: NPS – Wright Brothers Interpretation and Visitor Engagement Intern

Length: Term of positions is 20 weeks; full-time 40 hrs/wk

Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC (Outer Banks)

Living Allowance: Weekly Living Allowance of $404

AmeriCorps Award:
Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $2,474.27 (pre-tax).

Start Date: November 2022 – January 2023

Application Due Date: Preference given to applicants that submit application by 10/14/2022.

Title of Position: CCNC Intern: NPS – Wright Brothers Interpretation and Visitor Engagement Intern

Position Details:
The Conservation Corps North Carolina (CCNC) moves forward from the tradition of the Civilian Conservation Corps to engage young people in conservation service projects through meaningful work on the land.

CCNC in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking 2 interns who will engage with visitors and members of the local community both in-person and virtually as they interpret the site that commemorates the first successful power-driven airplane flight. The interns will interact with the general public by providing front-line services at the visitor center, developing audience-centered interpretive experiences, creating original social media content, facilitating curriculum-based education programs, assisting at special events, and aiding in the production of interpretive videos for the park website. The interns will help connect other youth to the NPS and WBNM by representing and more effectively reaching younger audiences on site and through social media. The incumbents will be provided training in 21st century, audience-centered interpretation and customer service best practices.

Position Responsibilities will include:
Developing and presenting engaging, audience-centered, formal and informal interpretive programs
Providing quality customer service to park visitors by operating park visitor center and performing roving interpretation
Creating original interpretive media content (social media, park website, interpretive videos, etc.)
Facilitating curriculum-based education programs (on-site, in-classroom, or virtually)
Assisting at special events
Knowing and following park procedures for safe operations during COVID-19
Performing other collateral duties as assigned, based on need of park and interest/skills of intern

Benefits:
Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $2,474.27 (pre-tax).
Living Allowance: $404/week (pre-tax)
Training provided in 21st Century Interpretation and Audience Centered Experiences
Training provided in customer service best practices
Housing may be provided

For More Information
Contact Patricia Silva – Conservation Corps North Carolina Program Coordinator
304-860-0371, [email protected]

For additional positions open from CCNC, please follow this link: https://corpsnc.org/join

Conservation Corps North Carolina does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Minimum Requirements:
Possession of a current valid driver’s license
Possession of a valid Social Security Card
Ability to pass a background check
Must be a US Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the United States
Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals of all ages and background
Personal transportation to get to and from duty station
***Full vaccination against COVID-19 by the first day of employment and ability to provide proof of vaccination before starting***

Required Experience:

Preferred Qualifications:
Creative, positive, professional, flexible, and friendly
Experience working with the public
Ability to work independently
Experience in social media
Public speaking skills

Contact Person

[email protected]

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