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Camp Nelson National Monument is one of the newest National Park Service units, located in Kentucky near Mammoth Cave National Park. The interns will perform frontline visitor services duties at the park’s visitor center. Tasks include visitor center operations; working the front desk; assisting ranger programs and special events; conducting research; digital media, and leading formal interpretive programs/hikes/walks. Compensation: One-time travel allowance: $1,100 once (personal vehicle required) Weekly living allowance: $200 / week Monthly housing allowance: $600 / month Eligibe …
The Park Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America’s most visited national park. The Work The Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) will help streamline operations and lead the Volunteer Program at Great Smokey Mountains. They will conduct local and …
The Place At Cumberland Gap, the first great gateway to the west, follow the buffalo, the Native American, the longhunter, the pioneer… all traveled this route through the mountains into the wilderness of Kentucky. Modern day explorers and travelers stand in awe at this great gateway and the many miles of trails and scenic features found in the park. The Work Cumberland Gap National Historical park is actively recruiting a friendly, motivated, and dedicated individual to serve as our first …
The Place The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida’s southwest coast. Conserving over 729,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to diverse wildlife, including the Endangered Florida panther. The Work The Community Volunteer Ambassador will play a critical role in integrating the Preserve into the greater Naples community by leveraging …
The Place The Union won a significant victory early in the Civil War at The Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state’s strategic importance to both sides of the fight. Located in central Kentucky and near Mammoth Cave National Park, this is one of the newest National Parks in the country. The Work This intern will help set up community activities for a new national park! The …
The Place Everglades National Park protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile, and the elusive Florida panther. The Work Everglades National Park is celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2022, and is in the process of revitalizing the volunteer program to focus on bringing more local people and groups into the park to establish mutually beneficial relationships. The Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) will be responsible for working with park …
The Place Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American Indians first came here during the Paleo-Indian Period hunting Ice Age mammals. Around 900 CE, the Mississippian Period began, and people constructed mounds for their elite, which remain here today. The Work The Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) will help rebuild the volunteer program at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This will include using …
The Place The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states. It roughly follows the “Old Natchez Trace” a historic travel corridor used by American Indians, “Kaintucks,” European settlers, slave traders, soldiers, and future presidents. Today, people can enjoy not only a scenic drive but also hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping along the parkway. The position will be based at park headquarters in Tupelo, Mississippi. The Work The Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) will …
This position will work closely with the park Volunteer Coordinator to implement youth-led volunteer projects in collaboration with park staff and division leadership. Other assignments will include creating social media posts, and staff tables at community events. In 2021, this intern position launched the “Trail Recovery Leaders Program” where youth leaders, after training, led recovery focused volunteer events. The 2022 CVA intern will play a key role in continuing this program.