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Ashford, WA 98304
2-3 positions are being filled at Mount Rainier National Park. Housing for is available, or mileage reimbursement for those who live local but would be commuting at least 50 miles each way. An additional position is available in Seattle, which does not include housing. Duties: 1) entering the metadata for the digitized historic photographs as well as converting tiffs to jpegs so that they can be uploaded to NPGallery--they need it searchable without the excel spreadsheets, so the metadata needs to be part of the image file. 2) Curatorial work at the park including conducting the annual museum property inventory, cataloging history artifacts and natural history specimens, and processing archives, and other curatorial projects. 3) Digitizing the herbarium. I have a UW Museology student already signed up for this project but she could use assistance. The project is at the UW herbarium and involves photographing the park’s vascular plant collection which will be uploaded to the PNWConsortium webpage for scientist around the globe to search and study. If time allows, our non-vascular plants will also be digitized. This position is at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. No housing is available. Housing for curatorial volunteers at Mount Rainier may include a trailer pad, shared house, or a shared apartment. Location: The park's curation facility at Park Headquarters near Ashford; one position, as described above, is at the University of Washington. Time required: 32 hours/week Dates: ASAP to September 20, 2024; negotiable. For more information: Contact Brooke Childrey, Park Curator, at 360-569-6784 or Brooke_Childrey@nps.gov. Start Date - 2024-06-17 End Date - 2024-09-20 Activities include: General Assistance;Historical Preservation;Research/Librarian
Date Posted: 2024-06-07
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Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Stones River National Battlefield invites emerging and established artists to pursue their particular art form surrounded by the cultural and natural resources of the park. Artists are provided housing in the park. All artists including writers, sculptors, photographers, painters, cinematographers, musicians, sculptors, and composers are invited to apply for this opportunity to draw upon the park’s array of resources and stories for inspiration. The Artist-in-Residence program is open to both established and emerging artists, including writers, composers, sculptors and visual artists of all genres. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older. A committee of park staff and community artists will review application materials. All projects must abide by National Park Service policies. The Artist-in-Residence dates are generally March-May & September-October. Artists are invited to stay 2-3 weeks. Start Date - 2025-03-01 End Date - 2025-11-16 Activities include: General Assistance;Other
Date Posted: 2024-09-01
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Albuquerque, NM 87120
Education Volunteers will work with local elementary, Middle and High Schools in the greater Albuquerque/Rio Rancho area. Work includes assisting Rangers on fieldtrips and classroom visits. Duties include leading interpretive table talks and developing/delivering children’s activities. Requirements: Working at least one (1) program or outreach event per month. This can include assisting on a field trip, classroom visit, Reading Ranger program, or tabling at an off-site location to represent the National Park Service (NPS). Contribute to all aspects of the operation of the Education District through other duties as assigned. Positively represent the National Park Service as a member of the education staff. MUST live in Albuquerque, NM, USA to be considered for this application. The park does NOT provide housing to staff or volunteers. Knowledge and Skills Required •Experience leading or teaching youth. •Basic knowledge of park resources and services. •Capable of dealing with stressful situations in a professional manner. Physical Demands Moderate physical effort is required for this position. There will be some lifting and moving of programming supplies on a regular basis and frequent walking on uneven trails. In addition, the energy needed to present regular programming to youth. Work Environment Much of the programming presented to youth is done outdoors within the park. There will be some time indoors planning and presenting during inclement weather or at a teacher's request. Start Date - 2024-08-06 End Date - 2024-12-20
Date Posted: 2024-08-02
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Mill Valley, CA 94941
Interested in military history? Help visitors at one of the country’s only restored Nike Missile Sites. During the Cold War, the Nike Missile Site here in the Marin Headlands was one of many sites acting as the United States’s last line of defense against a nuclear attack from the Soviet Union. Help visitors engage and connect with this troubling time in history as an Interpretation volunteer! Volunteers lead tours of the site, facilitate discussions around the military history of our park, and help protect our park’s natural and cultural resources. Be a part of this site’s important history! Responsibilities Include: Work at a busy park site helping answer visitor questions about the park, the history of the Nike Missile Site, and helping swear in Junior Rangers. Lead guided tours/talks of the site which last about 45 minutes to 1 hour and engage the public. Work with park staff and other volunteers to support the mission of the National Park Service. Record visitor contacts and program attendance numbers. Volunteer Requirements: Personal vehicle/transportation to the Nike Missile Site. Ability to comfortably stand for long periods of time while engaging with the public. The Nike Missile Site is open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays from 12:00 - 3:00 PM. Preferred time commitment at least 1 day per month for a 3 hour shift. Skills Needed/Preferred: Enjoy working with a diverse public Ability to communicate effectively with the public and with park staff. Knowledge of local area and resources Willingness and eagerness to try and learn new things/skills Bilingual (preferred) Benefits to Volunteer: Help engage people from all over the world by facilitating meaningful and engaging learning and programming for visitors of the Marin Headlands Develop skills in research, public speaking, and audience-centered engagement Enjoy the scenery, wildlife, and cultural resources of an amazing national park unit Opportunity for personal/professional development with the National Park Service Opportunities to participate in training and education in various departments within the National Park Service Opportunities to work with staff and volunteers from diverse backgrounds that share a common interest and passion for preserving and protecting our national/public lands Start Date - 2024-10-01 End Date - 2025-10-01
Date Posted: 2024-09-01
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Mill Valley, CA 94941
Interested in military history? Engage with visitors at the historic Battery Townsley as an Interpretation volunteer! Battery Townsley is a renovated coastal defense gun battery than helped protect the San Francisco Bay during World War II from an enemy naval attack. Volunteers at Battery Townsley welcome visitors to the site, lead interpretive tours and talks around the battery, and help protect our park’s natural and cultural resources. Be a part of the living history of Battery Townsley while enjoying coastal views, meeting people from all over the world, and supporting your local National Park site! Responsibilities Include: Work at a busy park site helping answer visitor questions about the park, the history of Battery Townsley, and helping swear in Junior Rangers. Lead guided tours/talks of the battery which last about 45 minutes and engage the public. Work with park staff and other volunteers to support the mission of the National Park Service. Record visitor contacts and program attendance numbers. Volunteer Requirements: Personal vehicle/transportation to Battery Townsley Ability to comfortably stand for long periods of time while engaging with the public. Battery Townsley is only open to the public on the 1st Sunday of every month from 12:00-4:00 PM. Preferred time commitment at least 1 day per month for the 4 hour shift. Skills Needed/Preferred: Enjoy working with a diverse public Ability to communicate effectively with the public and with park staff. Knowledge of local area and resources Willingness and eagerness to try and learn new things/skills Bilingual (preferred) Benefits to Volunteer: Help engage people from all over the world by facilitating meaningful and engaging learning and programming for visitors of the Marin Headlands Develop skills in research, public speaking, and audience-centered engagement Enjoy the scenery, wildlife, and cultural resources of an amazing national park unit Opportunity for personal/professional development with the National Park Service Opportunities to participate in training and education in various departments within the National Park Service Opportunities to work with staff and volunteers from diverse backgrounds that share a common interest and passion for preserving and protecting our national/public lands Start Date - 2024-10-01 End Date - 2025-10-01
Date Posted: 2024-09-01