News Release

Summer Maintenance Student Intern Positions Available

Crew of student interns on scaffolding working on army barracks.

NPS Photo

News Release Date: February 5, 2019

Contact: Russell Conner, 620-223-0310

Fort Scott National Historic Site will begin recruiting for a number of WG-03 Student Trainee (Laborer) temporary positions on Friday, February 8th as part of the National Park Service’s Pathways Program.

Student Trainee (Laborer) interns will perform tasks to assist the Division of Maintenance with cyclic preservation projects to maintain the exterior of historic structures. The interns may also assist with special events and a variety of routine maintenance and resource management projects.

In order to be eligible for an appointment under the NPS Pathways Internship Program you must be a current student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate. To maintain eligibility for internships individuals must remain enrolled in a degree or certificate program throughout their appointment. Additional information on the Pathways Internship Program can be found at: www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students  

A WG-03 Student Trainee (Laborer) earns an hourly pay rate, generally works a full-time/40-hour week, M-F. Holiday, evening, and weekend work may be required. A valid state driver’s license is required.

Persons selected to these positions are expected to start on May 28, 2019 and end in August. To apply, follow the instructions in the application announcement at: www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/523456800. The advertisement closes after the first 50 applications or on February 15, 2019 (whichever occurs first).

For more information about the park in general, contact Fort Scott NHS at [phone] or visit our website at www.nps.gov/fosc.