Build Up Youth Engagement Fellow

The National Parks of New York Harbor is seeking a 26-week term intern who will help coordinate our youth crews working on historic preservation projects. The intern will assist in coordinating the ordering of project materials, developing project schedule based on condition assessments, serving as a mentor and leader for youth when out in the field, assisting youth with completing final projects, and overall completing administrative tasks related to conducting project work.

The intern will be a member of a NPS team within the National Parks of New York Harbor team, which is currently comprised of 3 permanent fulltime NPS staff and one year-long SCA intern. As a member of the team, the intern will support NPNH’s youth program efforts within the agency. Additionally, by implementing a comprehensive mentoring and evaluation plan, the supervisor and park staff will provide the intern with the support and guidance necessary to develop critical skills that will benefit them in their current role and future endeavors. This structured approach includes, one-on-one check ins, setting up introductions to NPS staff and leaders in other divisions, setting realistic goals with the intern, and also assigning reflective journalling –the intern will be encouraged to do this on a weekly basis with the idea that their journal can assist them in capturing ideas for their final report, and help them to articulate their growth and areas they wish to explore further.

Description of Duties:

• Coordinate summer youth crews schedules and ordering of project related materials.
• Create Project Schedule based on provided condition assessments.
• Serve as a mentor and crew leader for a high school aged historic preservation crew in an urban setting. Assist youth in completing final projects as assigned.
• Complete administrative tasks related to project work

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• Must be 18-30 years of age, maximum 35 for Veterans with DD-214
• Ability to commit to a 26-week experience of combined training and hands-on work
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Responsibility and time management skills to handle supervision of high school aged crew
• Very strong communication skills (writing/editing)
• Very strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Enrolled in year 3 or 4 of a Bachelors or Masters degree program.
• Preferred Educational focus or Degrees in:
  • Landscape architecture
  • Architecture
  • Project Management
  • Urban Design
  • Construction Management
  • Engineering
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Tourism & Hospitality
  • Environmental Education
  • Education
  • Public History

 Preferred Qualifications:

• This position is best suited for someone with an interest in working with youth
• Has a desire to gain more organizational and project management skills
• Is a strong communicator; and enjoys working in a variety of settings both indoors and outdoors

Physical Requirements:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

• This position is expected to serve full time 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary depending on travel and project details.

Benefits:

• $540/wk living allowance + $300/wk additional benefit (equivalent to $21/hr pre-tax)
• $1000 in professional development funds
• Involvement in dynamic team, get experience in and have impact on a national program in the National Park Service
• Exposure to many individuals in youth programs, historic preservation, and training world of National Park Service
• OSHA-10 Certification
• First Aid-CPR-AED
• Wilderness First Aid

Evaluation and Reporting:

As a Stewards AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has served their total amount of service hours, satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking. 

To Apply

Be prepared to submit a Resume and Cover Letter for this position.