America 250 Intern

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 individual placement member who will support Interpretation & Education programs in advance of 250th Commemorative programming. This work will be accomplished by an individual placement member who will create interpretive products, such as ranger-led programs, curriculum-based programs and lesson plans, digital media or community outreach related to currently untold stories and topics relevant to the commemoration.

Position Responsibilities will include:

·       Create workflow processes for the park’s America 250 preparation and be the primary point of contact for logistics.

·       Create interpretive products that tell Alaska’s story and are relevant to all audiences.

·       Develop content for digital and web media.

·       Assist with the development of education and curriculum materials.

·       Assist in the coordination of park-wide events.

·       Encourage Alaskans to share stories about their pasts and collaborate on ideas for creating the next generation of stewards and beyond.

·       Uncover untold stories f people who shaped our state and highlight lesser-known stories of our ongoing journey as a country.

·       Plan, promote and implement a wide range of public outreach and commemorations that will engage and inspire audiences of all ages.

·       Ensure that community voices are represented in these natural, historical, and cultural stewardship events.

 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 Adia Cotter Adia_Cotter@nps.gov . Or you can contact Stewards Program Coordinator Sam Rush, srush@conservationlegacy.org .