Media Intern

Overview

Length: Term of positions is 29 weeks; full-time 40 hrs/wk

Location: Calumet, MI

Living Allowance: $600.00/week, plus $150.00 weekly additional benefit (pre-tax)

AmeriCorps Award: Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $3,447.50 (pre-tax).

Desired Start Date: 09/23/2024

Application Due Date: Preference given to applicants that submit application by 8/12/2024

Title of Position: Keweenaw National Historical Park Media Intern

Position Details

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) 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. Stewards in partnership with Keweenaw National Historical Park are seeking two interns who will work closely with the park’s visual information specialist and interpretation & education team on content and updates to the park’s website, NPS app content, and park’s social media. This media intern could gain skills in writing, editing, photography, video production, NPS website content management and more! Additionally, the selected individual will have the opportunity to learn about visitor services and programing working with our front-line ranger staff and volunteers in the visitor center, giving pop-up programs, and helping with community events!

Benefits:

· Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $3,447.50 (pre-tax).

· Living Allowance: $600.00/week (pre-tax), plus additional benefit of $150.00/week (pre-tax)

· Assigned NPS mentor

· Hands-on experience

· Career preparation and ongoing support

· Opportunity to make a big impact!

Tagged as: Conservation, Full Time

Qualifications:

Ability to communicate and collaborate in a variety of settings.

· Adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid environment.

· Strong problem-solving and decision making abilities.

· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

· May be required to work occasional evenings and weekends.

· Applicants must pass a criminal background for both DOI and AmeriCorps eligibility.

· Must be 18 years or older.

· Must be a US Citizen or Leg

Required Skills:

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite programs are a plus but not required.

· Experience with online communications and editing.

· Familiar with social media platforms and writing for diverse audiences.

· Bachelor’s degree.