Do you enjoy interacting with park visitors and assisting them in
understanding and appreciating the park’s natural and cultural resources while
living and working in a beautiful mountain setting? As an interpretive intern
you would gain experience in presenting thematic interpretative programs,
operating visitor centers, and gain knowledge on a variety of topics including
wildlife, biology, botany, forest ecology, geology, history and park
management.
Area Information:
Rocky Mountain National Park is located 70 miles northwest of Denver and
consists of 415 square miles of high mountain scenery carved and sculpted by
glaciers. Wildlife includes elk, bighorn sheep, coyotes, mountain lions,
marmots, pikas, black bears and a variety of birds. Trail Ridge Road provides
access to the alpine tundra while connecting the east and west sides of the
park. Over 90%of the park is designated Wilderness, with over 355 miles of
trails available to explore. More information at www.nps.gov/romo
or join us on social media sites @RockyNPS.
Qualifications:
Rocky Mountain National Park seeks college students or recent graduates of
exceptional ability with a background in natural or physical sciences,
history, communication, education, natural science interpretation, recreation
and resources management or a related field. Must possess a valid driver’s
license, be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to work on uneven terrain
above 8,000 feet.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include preparing and facilitating up to four interpretive natural or
cultural history programs to a variety of diverse audiences, answering
questions at park visitor contact stations and communicating current park
issues in a professional manner to the public.
Additional duties include separate projects related to digital media and
additional collateral duties as assigned. Interns must have the ability to
work as part of team with park volunteers, seasonal and permanent staff,
including communicating well with supervisors.
* *Dates of Service:
June 3 through October 13
Commitment is forty hours per week including weekends and holidays. Stipend is
$240/week plus housing. An initial orientation and training period is
provided, followed by on-going mentoring.
Application Process: * You must mail separate applications if applying to
the park’s other internship positions.
Applications accepted January 1 through February 15
Required documents:
1. A cover letter
2. Detailed resume listing education, work experience and interests.
3. Three references with contact information (phone and email)
4. Transcript (unofficial or official)
Mail completed application to:
Sue Langdon
Internship Coordinator
1000 Hwy 36
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO 80517