AmeriCorps Park Interpreter at Great Sand Dunes

Conservation Legacy; Mosca (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Living allowance

Park Service housing

Professional development

Job summary

Conservation Legacy seeks an AmeriCorps Interpretation Assistant to work with the National Park Service at Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. The role focuses on informal interpretation, education for visitors, and community outreach, with mentorship from NPS and SCC staff.

Responsibilities include event planning, data collection, and implementing the Junior Ranger Program, contributing to visitor experience and public understanding of natural and cultural resources.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications are listed: strong writing and verbal communication, reliable transport, knowledge of Microsoft software, ability to interface with the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist with special event planning and community outreach
• Assist with park data collection
• Provide education to visitors of the park
• Implement the Junior Ranger Program
• Participate in informal and formal interpretation at various park destinations
• Informal interpretive opportunities in busy park areas
• Participate in preventative search and rescue operations by informing visitors of hazards

Skills

Strong writing and verbalcommunication

Microsoft software

Public interfacing

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Currently a degree-seeking student or recent graduate

Job description

Conservation Legacy seeks an AmeriCorps Interpretation Assistant to work with the National Park Service at Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. The role focuses on informal interpretation, education for visitors, and community outreach, with mentorship from NPS and SCC staff.

Responsibilities include event planning, data collection, and implementing the Junior Ranger Program, contributing to visitor experience and public understanding of natural and cultural resources.