Individual Placement - Education and Interpretation Participant

Student Conservation Association; Fagatogo (AS); On-site; USD 1,775,000 - 1,820,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defensive Driving Training

First Aid/CPR

Interpretive Skills

Wilderness First Aid Training

Wilderness First Responder Training

Job summary

Student Conservation Association, hosted by the National Park of American Samoa, seeks an Interpretation and Education intern to engage visitors, lead hikes, manage social media and assist with website updates.

The role includes outreach to 4th grade teachers, in-class and in-park visits, and community events that promote a cleaner island and ocean, funded by a National Park Foundation grant. The stipend is $760 per week.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate requirement.
• Under 31 years of age requirement.
• U.S. citizen/national or lawful permanent resident status required.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the Visitor’s Center
• Greeting visitors and answering questions
• Answering phones and responding to voicemails
• Providing information on park access and Samoan culture
• Assisting with Digital Media Content development (Facebook and Instagram)
• Leading guided hikes
• Responding to requests for information, brochures, Jr Ranger books and badges
• Assisting in creating interpretive content for hikes and visitors centers

Skills

High School Graduate

Under 31 years of age

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Interpretation and Education intern will support all visitors services including roving, leading guided hikes, posting on social media, assisting with website updates and helping at the front desk. On top of those daily responsibilities, the intern will lead the Open Outdoors for Kids 4th Grade education program titled Sacred Land; Sacred Ocean. They will do outreach to 4th grade teachers, do in-class and in-park visits, and participate in community events that encourage a cleaner island and ocean. This position is funded by grant funds from the National Park Foundation and will be essential to ensuring that all grant funded projects meet their requirements and are engaging to students and visitors.

Hosting Organization

National Park of American Samoa

Location

• This position is primarily in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception areavailable within 30 minutes . Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.
• This position may conduct work in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception are readily accessible. Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.
• This position may conduct work in a front country setting where emergency services are accessible, but may be delayed by 1-2 hours. Access to public transportation at work site is limited or not possible.Cell phone reception is limited, spotty, or not available.

Schedule

November 2, 2026 - October 2, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Opening and closing the Visitor’s Center
• 2. Greeting visitors and answering questions
• 3. Answering phones and responding to voicemails
• 4. Providing as much information as possible regarding access to the park, hiking trails, and Samoan culture and traditions, etc.
• 5. Assisting with Digital Media Content development (Facebook and Instagram posts, videos, interpretive materials, etc)
• 6. Leading Guided hikes
• 7. Responding to mailed requests for information, brochures, and Jr Ranger books and badges
• 8. Assisting in the creation of interpretive content for guided hikes and VC visitors

Marginal Duties

• Supporting cruise ship operations; front desk coverage as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Under 31 years of age

This 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

• Driver's license

Living Accommodations

N/A

Compensation

$760 weekly stipend

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Driving

Driving a motor vehicle for the partner agency/organization is preferred for this position, but not required.

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
• First Aid/CPR
• Interpretive Skills
• Wilderness First Aid Training
• Wilderness First Responder Training

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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