Individual Placement - Bilingual Outdoor Education Participant

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

Position Summary

The Education program takes Kindergarten through 8th grade students from local public schools into the National Parks in their communities for hands-on, place-based field trips tied to the Utah science and social studies core standards. Teaching occurs in both in area schools and the outdoor classrooms of Arches National Park and the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park. Although Individual Placements will provide education to all students, they will particularly assist the education team to improve the educational experience within the National Parks for the Spanish-speaking student community. To create deeper connections between Spanish-speaking students and their public lands, Individual Placements will assist with translation and general communication.

Individual Placements will also be involved in strengthening relationships in the local community. Interns will participate in community events, representing the National Park Service, and can develop and organize events bringing community groups into the park.

Hosting Organization

Arches National Park

Location

Moab, UT

Schedule

January 11, 2027 - April 9, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach standards-based lessons from the education team’s curriculum in English, providing Spanish translation as needed, manage students for safety in the outdoors, act as a language buddy for Spanish-speaking students, assist with pre- and post-field trip classroom visits (55%)
• Occasionally present and develop extracurricular programming for area youth which may include junior ranger programs, after-school clubs, or community events (15%)
• Prepare and plan for instruction, support education program logistics, safely drive a government vehicle, and complete projects to maintain program quality (10%)
• Participate in activities to develop education skills including program debriefs, training sessions for best practices in environmental education, informal peer observation, video self-evaluations, and formal coaching sessions (10%)
• With support, help translate educational materials, props, key terms, parent letters, and evaluations for field trips into Spanish. (5%)
• Contribute feedback to program to ensure its continued success (5%)

Marginal Duties

Assisting the National Park Service interpretation team in the Arches Visitor Center

Required Qualifications

• An intermediate level of Spanish language fluency (written and spoken preferred; spoken more important)
• A desire to work with elementary school students and explore careers with the National Park Service
• Curiosity about making science learning culturally relevant, multilingual, and meaningful for students through facilitating connections to their surrounding landscapes in Spanish and English
• Cultural humility and openness to multiple ways of thinking about nature and the environment
• Attention to growing as an educator and receiving feedback on teaching and teaching materials
• A collaborative approach to work and the ability to manage projects independently
• A state-issued Driver’s License and be at least eighteen years of age
• A personal vehicle

An SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority. Participants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent or agree to obtain one or be enrolled in an institution of higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with youth.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Housing is a shared park apartment or house with private bedroom. Basic kitchen dishware/cookware and utensils are provided. You should bring your own bedding, towels, toiletries, and other needed personal items. Washer/dryer and workout facilities are available.

Compensation

• $1,100 - one-time RT travel allowance
• $600 - weekly living allowance
• Housing provided by NPS
• AmeriCorps Eligible/Optional (Upon successful completion of service term and a minimum of 450 service hours) Education award valued at $1,956.35

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Driving

Driving a motor vehicle for the partner agency/organization is a requirement for this position.

To be able to drive a motor vehicle for the SCA, you must:

• Be able to complete or fulfill all partner driving requirements.

Additional Benefits

• Defensive Driving Training
• Interpretive Skills
• First Aid/CPR
• AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Equal Opportunity Statement

The SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.