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Prince William Forest Park, located in Triangle, VA, is currently recruiting for two intern positions. Training and guidance will be provided to not only insure effective work, but to benefit of the intern as well. Prince William Forest Park, a unit of the National Park System, contains over 15,000 acres of Piedmont and Coast Plain Forest. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built the major facilities located in the park, including five cabin camps during the New Deal era of President Roosevelt. Later, during World War II, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) used the camps to train spies and radio operators. Today, the park provides education programs, numerous recreation opportunities, including hiking and biking and a chance to learn about the cultural heritage of those who came before us. The park is located 32 miles south of Washington, DC.
Type of Internship:
Visitor Service Intern (2 Internships Available)
Required Qualifications:
Be currently enrolled full-time in a college or university.
Have completed two years of academic study toward a degree in Biology, History, Archeology, Environmental Science or a related field. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale or be in good standing has defined by institution enrolled in. Possess a valid state driver’s license.
Duties:
Performs a wide variety of visitor service and education functions including
staffing visitor contact station, operating a fee collection station, roving
park trails, and assisting park visitors with directions, orientation, trail
information and in learning about the park's natural and cultural history. Other
duties can include the design and presentation of one or more interpretive programs,
or assistance with the same, to school and general audience visitors.
Length of Internship:
This is a 16 week program. Exact dates may vary but will fall between June and
September.
Benefits:
- Experience working in a National Park and the opportunity to educate and provide
service to national park visitors.
- School credit as arranged by applicant with university/college
- $13.25 per day, paid bi- weekly
- Uniforms will be provided
How to apply:
Submit the following information:
- A cover letter indicating the position to which you are applying
- A college transcript
- Three references
- A resume
Documents may be hand delivered, mailed, faxed or emailed to Karen Brantner
at the address below. Please call 703-221-2391 if you have any questions.
Downloadable version of this announcement
ATTN: Karen Brantner
Prince William Forest Park
18100 Park Headquarters Road
Triangle, VA 22172
Karen_Brantner@nps.gov
Fax: 703-441-1676
