Interpretation and Education Members - Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking THREE Members to contribute to interpretation and education projects alongside the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Staff. 

For the full position description and to apply, please visit our application page.

Start Date: January 17, 2023

End Date: June 2, 2023 

*a 20 week minimum commitment is required *

Location: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Mill Valley, CA

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $450 week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.

Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in shared housing provided by NPS in the park for the duration of the term.

AmeriCorps: This position may be eligible for a 675-hour AmeriCorps Education Award $2,417.14 upon successful completion of service hours. Additional enrollment steps are required.

Scheduling: Full-time position – 40 hours week, Monday- Friday; time- off is available during school breaks as arranged by supervisor.

Position Description:

Want to inspire youth to tackle environmental and social justice issues? Drawn to teaching K-12 students? Fascinated by the geology at your feet? Want to know more about the magic of the ancient redwood forest? 

Then, this 20-week education and interpretation position may be just right for you! You will work side-by-side with National Park Service Rangers to deliver K-12 education programs that involve students in meaningful and engaging learning opportunities in the sciences and social studies. You will work within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), with sites such as Muir Woods, Alcatraz Island, Marin Headlands, Fort Point National Historic Site, and Presidio of San Francisco.

For more information, visit the full position description and qualifications page.

How to apply:

To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page.

Please apply by September 23, 2022 for priority consideration.

Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC NPS Recruitment and Outreach Manager, Victoria Yee, at vyee@usaconservation.org. 

EEO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.