NPS– CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK

+--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Length: | Term of positions is 26 weeks; | | | full-time 40 hrs/wk | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Location: | Hopkins, SC | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Living Allowance: | $500 /week | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | AmeriCorps Award: | Position is eligible for an | | | AmeriCorps education award upon | | | successful completion of the | | | program. Value of education award is | | | $3097.50 (pre-tax). | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Start Date: | 8/9/2021 | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Application Due Date: | Preference given to applicants that | | | submit application by 5/1/2021 | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Title of Position | Trail Crew Interns | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+

POSITION DETAILS

Stewards Individual Placements (SIP) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health. SIP in partnership with the Congaree National Park seeks two interns who work with park staff to restore physical navigational signs and markers throughout a vast trail network at the park, which is comprised of over 20 miles of land trails and 12 miles of water (canoe) trails.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Performing backcountry hiking operations with limited supervision
• Answering informal visitor questions
• Performing trailing clearing required to reach navigational signs
• Safe use of hand and power tools
• Water navigation via canoe or kayak
• Provide accurate and reliable information about trail conditions and issues to supervisor

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to hike multiple miles in varying conditions
• Good customer/visitor service skills
• Public speaking skills

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic first aid/CPR/AED certification preferable
• Enjoys working as a member of the team
• Excellent problem-solving skills preferable
• Canoe/kayak experience preferable
• GPS/GIS experience preferable

BENEFITS:

• Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $3097.50 (pre-tax).
• Living Allowance: $500/week (pre-tax)
• Specialized training in: Communication skills training, subject matter training, site orientation, and safety training

HOW TO APPLY Apply on-line at: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions.  In addition to your resume, please submit a one page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position.

Stewards Individual Placements Program does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

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