Education Internship (Spanish-language)

Interns work collaboratively as part of the education team based in Arches National Park to facilitate educational activities and field trips that connect students to local natural/cultural history in Arches and Canyonlands national parks and the surrounding landscape.  

This is a great position for applicants with career interests in place-based learning, classroom teaching, or outdoor/environmental education.

Successful applicants will have:

• Spanish language fluency (written and spoken). 
• A strong desire to work with elementary school students. 
• Curiosity about making science learning culturally relevant, multilingual, and meaningful for students through facilitating connections to their surrounding landscapes in Spanish and English. 
• Ability to competently translate educational materials, props, key terms, parent letters, and evaluations for field trips into Spanish. 
• Cultural humility and openness to multiple ways of thinking about nature and the environment. 
• Attention to growing as an educator and receiving feedback on teaching and teaching materials. 
• A collaborative approach to work and the ability to manage projects independently. 
• A state-issued Driver's License and be at least eighteen years of age. 

This position is scheduled to align with Grand County School District's academic year. Time off may be granted over school holidays. 

Program Dates: 08/18/2024 – 12/07/2024  

Apply through the Student Conservation Association's website: Career Site (adp.com)