Bilingual Outdoor Education Fellow (Spanish/English)

Student Conservation Association; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided by NPS

AmeriCorps eligible/Optional

Defensive Driving Training

Interpretive Skills

First Aid/CPR

Job summary

Student Conservation Association seeks an Education Intern in Moab, UT to support classroom and park-based learning for elementary students, focusing on translating materials into Spanish and connecting with Spanish-speaking communities.

You will work with Arches National Park and Canyonlands staff to lead hands-on lessons, assist with pre- and post-field-trip activities, and help organize community events that bring youth into the park.

Qualifications

• Intermediate Spanish fluency (written and spoken preferred)
• Desire to work with elementary school students and explore careers with the National Park Service
• Curiosity about making science learning culturally relevant and multilingual

Responsibilities

• Teach standards-based lessons in English with Spanish translation as needed (outdoor safety)
• Develop extracurricular programming for area youth (e.g., junior ranger programs)
• Plan for instruction, support logistics, drive government vehicle, complete projects to maintain program quality
• Participate in education skill development activities and coaching sessions
• Translate educational materials and evaluations into Spanish with support
• Provide feedback to improve program effectiveness

Skills

Spanish fluency

Collaborative

Project management

Bilingual communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Student Conservation Association seeks an Education Intern in Moab, UT to support classroom and park-based learning for elementary students, focusing on translating materials into Spanish and connecting with Spanish-speaking communities.

You will work with Arches National Park and Canyonlands staff to lead hands-on lessons, assist with pre- and post-field-trip activities, and help organize community events that bring youth into the park.