News Release

Pecos NHP Announces Summer Internships

Date: February 20, 2018
Contact: Becky Latanich, (505)-757-7210

Pecos, NM: Pecos National Historical Park is recruiting for up to three GS-04 Park Guide (Student Trainee) temporary positions for the summer of 2018 as part of the National Park Service’s Pathways Program.

In order to be eligible for an appointment under the Pathways Internship Program you must be a current a 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/

The Park Guide interns will assist the Division of Interpretation and Education in a variety of ways. They will present talks, answer questions, guide small groups and provide orientation services to park visitors. The interns will also work closely with park staff on critical special initiatives including website development, social media, and special events.

The GS-04 park guide earns 14.35 per hour, generally works full-time 40-hour week, and is entitled to paid holidays. Holiday, evening, and weekend work is required. A driver’s license is recommended.

These positions are expected to start mid-May and end in mid-August.

Application information can be found at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/491206100. The advertisement closes February 26, 2018.

For more information about the park in general, contact Pecos NHP at [phone] or visit our website at www.nps.gov/peco. You will also find our listings on the New Mexico True website (newmexico.org) and Tourism Santa Fe (santafe.org). Please like on us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PecosNHPnps or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pecos_nps).