National Park Service – Pacific West Regional Office

Position Details

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the National Park Service are seeking an intern who will help provide technical assistance, program coordination and support to the regional Youth and Volunteer Programs Manager of the Pacific West Region of the NPS. Work includes providing support to park staff regarding youth, volunteer, and safety program areas by responding to inquiries and requests for guidance, help with managing communications and information portals, Additionally, the position will support and collaborate with regional leadership teams, communities of practices and external partners and will also assist in collaborating and communicating with the Washington Support Office (WASO), other regional offices, and other representatives. The intern will help develop resources and materials to support parks and their youth and volunteer programs’ participants, and communicate guidance and promising practices, including through SharePoint sites, webinars, and other communication media. The intern will also help produce a handbook of youth program partners in our region.

Position Responsibilities will include:

• Maintain Regional SharePoint webpages for youth and volunteer programs.
• Manage, evaluate, and develop website resources.
• Help respond to request for assistance and guidance.
• Connect with and support young adult employees, youth program participants and volunteers.
• Develop and manage collaborative partnerships with regional communities of practice and teams.
• Help coordinate and facilitate trainings with partners and other collaborators in support of Youth and Volunteer Programs.
• Participate in regional and national gatherings with the Washington Service Office (WASO) and partners, including workshops, meetings, and volunteer and various youth program events.
• Promote and participate in Diversity, Equity, Inclusi9on, Justice and Accessibility (DEIA) efforts.
• Effectively work in community with peers in both regional and NPS-wide programs across different time-zones using various technologies.
• Assist with the review and coordination of recognitions nominations.
• Help review and coordinate recognition efforts.
• Assist with recurring meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including agenda development, facilitation, and note taking
• Support review of applications for funding opportunities for youth programs and employment.
• Assist with writing reports and memos and collecting data about youth and volunteer programs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Possess basic computer skills (particularly Microsoft Office Suite) and the ability to learn new programs
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Demonstrate an ability to take a high level of initiative
• Readiness to be flexible and agile to changing environments and circumstances
• Understand and demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Must have High School Diploma/GED
• Applicants must pass a criminal background for both DOI and AmeriCorps eligibility.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NPS youth or volunteer programs
• Proficient organization skills
• Experience in work that advances Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Accessibility
• Comfort working with diverse communities and stakeholders
• Project management experience
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Able to work efficiently in an office or remote work setting
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits:

• Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $6,895(pre-tax).

• Living Stipend: $650.00/week (pre-tax)

• Housing Allowance: $350.00/week (pre-tax)

• Various training opportunities, including youth and volunteer program management and promising practices: safety health and wellness; NPS processes and procedures; diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility; project management; and many more.

How to Apply
Apply on-line at: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions. In addition to your resume, please submit a one-page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position.

If you have questions about this position, please contact Fernando Villalba, Fernando_villalba@nps.gov. Or you can contact Sam Rush srush@conservationlegacy.org, Stewards Program Coordinator.

Stewards Individual Placements Program 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.