JOB SUMMARY: These positions are located in Camp Nelson National Monument, in the Interpretation Division. This is an indefinite, Excepted Service appointment that may continue if you continue to meet the eligibility requirements under the Pathways Internship program and funding is available. Interns may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to permanent employment. MAJOR DUTIES: Open to the first 100 applicants or until 01/20/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. DUTIES: Provides pre-established talks normally following a prescribed outline and requiring application of broad subject-matter knowledge of the features of interest peculiar to the site. Such talks include detailed and specific interpretation and explanation of the outstanding features of the site from the standpoint of scientific or historical interest, the background of events leading up to the natural feature or phenomenon; the facts, events, personalities and circumstances. Answers a wide variety of visitor questions. Staff information desks, providing exceptional customer service while answering a variety of questions relating to the cultural and natural resources. Provides a wide range of services to visitors, including assistance with lost articles, car trouble, and first aid; and provides information about weather conditions, highway routes, park and concessioner facilities, and prices. Provides basic program setting up of museum exhibits; serving as a member of task and event-oriented teams; operating audio-visual equipment, providing assistance and support to protection personnel (such as traffic and/or crowd control); and assisting other park staff in the performance of work. Student Trainee position means the individual chosen for this position will work a mixture of full-time and part-time throughout the year. This schedule will be discussed and decided upon on a yearly basis so the employee knows what schedule they are expected to work ahead of time for the year; for Full-Time work that is 40 hours a week; 8 hours a day; for Part-Time work it is 24-32 hours a week; 8 hours a day; work will be determined by budget, staffing needs, visitation needs, programming needs, etc... Can hold this position as long as individual selected is enrolled as a half-time student; upon graduation, full-time employment is not guaranteed. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
