Individual Placement - Historical Interpretation and Digital Accessibility Participant

Student Conservation Association•Wisdom, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our small, dedicated team in sharing our public lands and history with our visitors! We strive to provide guests with meaningful experiences that connect them to the events of the Battle of the Big Hole, and to the lasting effects the battle had on both tribal and non-tribal communities. The participant will work directly with the public at the visitor center, provide formal interpretive programming, work with schools, and help host specialty tour groups. Duties are approximately 70% indoors and 30% outdoors. We seek candidates who actively search for knowledge, want to grow their interpretive skillsets, learn more about operations at a small national park site, and gain experience in a variety of topics and issues surrounding nımí·pu· (Nez Perce) history and present-day culture. Our team will work with you to create a personalized structure of mentorship, guidance, and interpretive trainings that help you reach your professional goals throughout the summer. Ultimately, you will be asked to meet the same standards expected of seasonal National Park Service employees so that you are ready to enter the NPS workforce with excellent skills, experience, and gusto.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills
Ability to conduct quality research and write at a college level
Ability to speak in front of large groups of people, including children.
Due to the remote location, a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle are required.
The participant is required to pass a National Park Service background check.
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.

Nice To Haves

Money handling experience
Public speaking experience
Knowledge of social media platforms
Experience in/knowledge of childhood education
Desire to pursue a career with the National Park Service or other public land agency.

Responsibilities

Providing frontline visitor services for a diverse swath of guests
Greet and orient guests
Answer questions
Update displays and written materials
Assist with sales and stocking items in our partnering Discover Your Northwest bookstore
Research, craft, and present interpretive programs, including park film introductions, 5-minute map talks, 30-minute deck talks, 1.5-hour battlefield hikes, and tipi setup/takedown demonstrations
Assist in facilitating field trips and school groups on-site