Park Ranger Internship

Applicants need to be currently enrolled in a college or university working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree. Majors can include but are not limited to History, Education, Environmental Sciences, Parks and Recreation, Social Sciences, or Biology. We are looking for outgoing students who enjoy working and talking with adults and children. Experience working in an environmental setting and presenting education programs is helpful but not required.

The position is in the Division of Interpretation. Duties include:

·      Staffing river access sites

·      Presenting river safety talks and providing area information to river users

·      Performing river patrols

·      Developing and presenting educational programs to park visitors, local community groups, and summer youth camps. 

All interns will be provided with training that includes:

·      Orientation to the park, education program development, First Aid and CPR certification, and canoe and white-water rescue training.

Interns must know how to swim to be considered for this position.

For interns that are coming from outside the commuting area which is defined as over 50 miles from Lackawaxen, PA housing is provided.

A personal vehicle is required. The intern is responsible for travel to and from school/residence and the park.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applicants will be given first consideration. 

For more information about the Internship Program, contact Ingrid Peterec, 570-493-1020, email: ingrid_peterec@nps.gov.

To learn more about the park visit: http://www.nps.gov/upde.