Interpretation Internship -Two Openings

The National Park Service is focused on creating an intertribal heritage site at Desert View where the First Voices of members of traditionally associated tribes are elevated and shared directly with the visiting public, as part of an ongoing effort to develop Desert View into a place where Indigenous voices are highlighted, and members of traditionally associated tribes feel welcomed and respected. The interns will be contributing to the education of the general public and helping to advance the NPS Interpretation Division’s goals by creating new ways of amplifying and celebrating Indigenous voices at Grand Canyon National Park. The interns will be able to learn interpretation skills, project management, and have the opportunity to develop more programming for the park that incorporates First Voices interpretive programming, and community development within the local Grand Canyon Community. The interns will work with tribal members to appropriately and effectively share their stories with the public. Their work will include in person visitor experiences, working both individually and with cultural demonstrators, performers and other guests, as well as non-personal interpretive products such as wayside exhibits and/or podcasts or other digital media. Their work will prioritize bringing awareness of Grand Canyon being a living landscape. Trainings will include professional interpretive skills, public speaking, program management, professional development opportunities, operational leadership, and digital media production, along with the opportunity to learn audio and video editing through digital media productions. The interns will have access to cross training opportunities across the many disciplines found within the NPS including EMS, Sciences, Resource training, Education, etc., and will have the opportunity to shadow other departments and receive mentorship.

Required Skills: Minimum Qualifications: • Holding or pursuing a college degree. • Applicants must pass a criminal history check prior to starting in order to participate in AmeriCorps. Preferred Qualifications: • Public speaking and meeting facilitation skills. • Skill with interviewing and recording oral history. • Video or audio editing experience preferred, but not required. • Interest in social media. • Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset. • Having a passion to elevate Indigenous Voices at Grand Canyon. Physical Requirements: • To successfully perform essential functions, the individual is required to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, etc. May be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for significant periods of time and be able to safely lift 50 pounds on a routine basis. He/she must be able to operate office equipment, telephone, and computer and reach with hands and arms. • Ability to hike and navigate in rough, wet, and slippery terrain. • Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Participant Essential Eligibility Requirements: Participation and Expedition Behavior: • Work effectively as a member of a team despite potentially stressful and difficult conditions. This may require problem solving on an interpersonal or group level as well as a willingness to accept differences. • Contribute to a safe learning environment, no harassment of others for any reason. • Willingness and ability to complete all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training, and national service. • Effectively communicate ideas and concerns as they arise directly to supervisors, colleagues, and organization staff. • Appropriately represent Arizona Conservation Corps, the National Park Service and AmeriCorps to the public and partners at all times. • Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions: • Develop Interpretative media through a variety of mediums. • Collect interpretive materials through interviews and research that are focused primarily on First Voices. • Work with tribal members to appropriately and effectively share their stories with the public. • Be part of the team’s efforts in building skills related to public speaking, facilitation, and inclusivity. • Present in-person interpretive experiences including interviews, programs, and interpretive pop- ups. • Assist in developing interpretive products such as podcasts, waysides, social media, etc. • Assist in planning community events for Native American Heritage Month in November.

$750 per week ($550 per week living stipend + $200 housing stipend)