Job Description
CAMPGROUND: Wind Cave National Park
DEPT: National Park Service
AVAILABILITY: 5/18/2020–8/15/2020
RV INFORMATION: OtherDescription: Housing consists of shared, furnished apartments or houses with kitchens and baths located minutes from work.
DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Activities• Conservation Education • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information DescriptionPosition Description Park Guide internships offer skills for college and beyond, including research, resource conservation, and public speaking. Duties include: researching, developing, and presenting several thematic cave tours or interpretive programs; staffing the visitor center information desk ; offering information and orientation services in informal settings such as parking lots and outdoor terraces, and; assisting with special projects. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills needed for college and beyond. The Park Guide Intern will learn computer skills such as PowerPoint, create and write interpretive programs, hone research skills, and practice public speaking and leadership skills. This position interacts with people from around the country and the world and will be part of a large, team-oriented staff. Experience in interpretation, public speaking, environmental education, or caves is helpful, but not required. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Location & Benefits Wind Cave National Park is located in southwest South Dakota and is home to the 6th longest cave in the world. Bison, elk, prairie dogs, birds, and more roam 33,000 acres of mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forest. All housing is provided by Wind Cave at no cost to the intern. Housing consists of shared, furnished apartments or houses with kitchens and baths located minutes from work. A $100 cost of living allowance is provided each week. Up to $150 in expenses are reimbursed for travel to and from the park at the beginning and end of the season ($300 total). Uniforms are provided. Personal transportation is desirable, but not essential. How to Apply Please submit an up-to-date resume which clearly states the duties you were responsible for at each job listed. Also include a current telephone number for your direct supervisor at each job you have had. Please note: Background investigations will be required for all intern positions. Submit your application on or before March 6, 2020 to: lenard_ramacher@nps.gov For additional information about the park visit www.nps.gov/wica. For additional information contact: Lenard Ramacher 605.745.1131 lenard_ramacher@nps.gov HOUSING & AMENITIESType: OtherDescription: Housing consists of shared, furnished apartments or houses with kitchens and baths located minutes from work.