Description:
Agency National Park Service
Location: Zion National Park
This internship position will be working with the Education team at Zion. Work during evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required. The fall education staff will be creating and presenting curriculum-based programming to students via the existing distance learning studio. The intern will be responsible for learning and presenting programs to students, and assisting with additional outreach programming. The position is developmental in nature, though the intern has opportunities to take on greater responsibilities according to ability and desire. The intern will also staff a Junior Ranger table for park visitors.
Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather from wind and rain to sun and heat. Work involves standing for long periods of time and walking over rough and uneven terrain.
Interns must wear a uniform (shirt and hat provided). Job offers will be dependent on a cleared background check. Housing is available in the park for rent.
Responsibilities:
- Presenting distance learning programming
- Conducting interactive tables at the Zion Visitor Center for Junior Rangers
- Hiking park trails to interact with visitors
- Assisting with the overall operations of the Zion Youth Program
Qualifications:
- Enjoy working with families and youth
- Have good customer service and interpersonal skills
- Be interested in education and youth programming