Overview
Camp Nelson National Monument was established as the 418 unit of the National Park System in October 2018. The NPS has staffed and operated the site since 2021. The Intern will be part of a dynamic NPS team of park rangers, interns, and volunteers dedicated to fulfilling the NPS Mission. The Intern will benefit the community by providing a fresh perspective on our park programs, visitor services, and community outreach.
Position Responsibilities:
Shadow NPS Staff at the Front Desk and Reconstructed Barracks.
Research Project: US Colored Troop (Researching USCT Units organized at Camp Nelson; the data will be featured in an interactive exhibit currently being designed and social media.
Assist Lead Park Ranger with education programs, including Junior Ranger programs, guided tours, archeology at CANE, flag program, and other education activities.
Prepare social media posts under the supervision of the lead park ranger.
Assist team with preparations for the 4th Annual Luminaria and Memorial Walk scheduled for November 23, 2024.
Training Provided: Training will not exceed 20% of total service term hours.
Comprehensive training for interpretation, education, and visitor services, and NPS Mission.
Training for service tasks and projects, including reading research material, shadowing NPS staff at the Front Desk, and Reconstructed Barracks.
AmeriCorps Orientation.
ServeKY Member Accelerator Event in October
Position Reporting: Members are required to complete the following:
Monthly Accomplishment Report – detailed metric reporting of member’s accomplishments per month.
Monthly Narrative Report – Detailed narrative report of member’s experience and activities per month.
Monthly Photo Sharing: Members can share 10 monthly photos showcasing their service term for that month.
Bi-Monthly Check-In – Provided support to members and supervisors during their term of service. Bi-monthly check-ins will be conducted by Southeast Conservation staff to ensure the member’s experience and term of service are satisfactory.
Midterm and Final Eval: Site supervisors evaluate members’ term of service. This is completed at the midway point of service and upon completion of service.
Exit Survey: Conservation Legacy will require an exit survey for each member and supervisor to provide an overview of the individual placement’s entire term of service.
AmeriCorps Exit Survey: Completed by the Individual Placement at the end of service per AmeriCorps compliance.
Qualifications:
Must be between ages 18 and 30, and up to 35 if a military veteran.
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and provide primary documentation to support this.
Must be cleared through an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry, as well as state and federal Criminal History Checks
Must have a high school diploma, GED, or agree to attain either during term of service
Required Skills:
Exhibits the ability to effectively collaborate on diverse teams or with a variety of populations, including those underrepresented at our organization and those of BIPOC communities.
Comfortable with ambiguity and being a part of a fast-paced team driven by innovation and entrepreneurial approaches.
Preferred Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Social Media experience.
Interest in pursuing a career in history, especially in Civil War Era and/or African American studies.
About Southeast Conservation Corps
Empowering young adults to cultivate compassion, responsibility, and grit through community service, hard work, and environmental stewardship.
Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC), a program of Conservation Legacy, is a non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization. SECC selects young adults, ages 18-30, to complete conservation work projects on public lands throughout the Southeast. SECC programs encourage environmental stewardship, foster community partnerships, & emphasize experiential learning. SECC serves a diverse population that is representative of the Southeast, including youth, graduates, veterans, and a cross-section of ethnicities and income levels.
