[Geog_Jobs] Internships: Rocky Mountain National Park

[Sinha, Gaurav]

Internship 19 weeks (Summer/Fall/)  Rocky Mountain National Park
Company/Organization: Rocky Mountain National Park, National Park Service
Location: Estes Park, CO
Application Due: February 10, 2015

Description:
Do you enjoy interacting with park visitors and assisting them in understanding and appreciating the park's natural and cultural resources while living and working in a beautiful mountain setting? As an interpretive intern you would gain experience in presenting thematic interpretative programs, operating visitor centers, and gain knowledge on a variety of topics including wildlife, biology, botany, forest ecology, geology, history and park management.
Rocky Mountain National Park is located 70 miles northwest of Denver and consists of 415 square miles of high mountain scenery carved and sculpted by glaciers. Wildlife includes elk, bighorn sheep, coyotes, mountain lions, marmots, pikas, black bears and a variety of birds.  Trail Ridge Road provides access to the alpine tundra while connecting the east and west sides of the park.  Over 90% of the park is designated Wilderness, with over 355 miles of trails available to explore.


Summer Internship (Grand Lake/West Side) Rocky Mountain National Park
Company/Organization: Rocky Mountain National Park, National Park Service
Location: Estes Park, CO
Application Due: February 15, 2015

Description:
As an interpretation intern on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, you will gain experience presenting thematic interpretive programs, operating a visitor center, and staffing programs, operating a visitor center, and staffing Holzwarth Historic Site, a 1920s-era guest ranch.  You will also increase your knowledge of natural and cultural resources and park management.

Rocky Mountain National Park is located 70 miles northwest of Denver and consists of 415 sq. miles of high mountain scenery carved and sculpted by glaciers. Elevations range from 8,000-14,000 feet. Wildlife includes elk, bighorn sheep, coyotes, mountain lions, moose, pika, black bears, and a variety of birds. Trail Ridge Road provides access to the alpine tundra while connecting the east and west sides of park. There are over 355 miles of trails in the park. More information is available at www.nps.gov/romo<http://www.nps.gov/romo>.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include researching, preparing, and presenting interpretive natural and cultural history programs to a variety of diverse audiences, staffing an historic site, answering questions at park visitor centers and communicating current park issues in a professional manner to the public. Additional duties include working as a team with park volunteer, seasonal, and permanent staff, including communicating well with supervisors. Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to work on uneven terrain above 8,000 feet.

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