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Internships

Visitor Services Internship			(Job ID: 18640)
Date Posted:	12-26-2012
Number of Positions:	2
Date Needed:	5/15/13	Application Deadline:	3/1/13
Compensation:	Through the support of Hiawatha Interpretive Association, we will provide a stipend totaling $4500 for 15 weeks. Interns not staying the full 15 weeks will have a reduced stipend accordingly. Government housing (bunkhouse style with communal kitchen and restroom facilities) may be available with advance notice at no charge. Students should understand that they will NOT be employees (of USFS or HIA), but will be considered Forest Service volunteers receiving a stipend paid directly to them by HIA. They will not receive a W-2, and may want to seek assistance of a tax preparer.	Work Study:
Times Needed:	The internship dates are somewhat flexible. Core dates run from approximately May 15, 2013, through September 1, 2013. Consideration is given for those students who need to return to school before the Sept. 1st date. We would be happy to have interns work later in September, but funding beyond 15 weeks is not known at this time. Weekly work schedules will vary from day to day and week to week and will include working on weekends and evenings, but will not exceed 40 hours per week. There will be some 10-hour days in the visitor center (visitor center work hours are 7:45 am to 6:15 pm daily). Effort is made to provide the student at least 3 consecutive days off per week.

Qualifications:	QUALIFICATIONS: 1) College Coursework and/or experience in one or more of the following; Interpretation, public speaking, environmental education, outdoor recreation and/or visitor services. 2) Retail and/or customer service experience a plus. 3) Must be at least 18 with a valid driver’s license 4) Strong communication skills and the ability to multitask under pressure. 5) Self motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision.

Preferred Majors:	All Majors

Duties:	Two internships are available annually. Each internship involves three primary duty areas (Visitor Center, Interpretation, and Program coordination) described in the following sections. In each duty area, training will be provided from the onset of the internship. The first 2 weeks will be considered "training," as the student learns the ropes and is provided with the information needed to be successful. Further opportunities to increase knowledge and understanding will be available throughout the internship. Primary Duties: 1) Visitor Center : Under supervision of permanent staff, student will: provide courteous, accurate information to visitor center patrons; answer phones; assist HIA with sales, stocking, inventory and deposits; sell permits and special access passes; operate cash registers, FAX machines, credit card machines, radios and other equipment; reply to written requests for information; and complete various other duties as assigned. Visitor services play a key role in administration of the Forest Service's multiple use mission (see attached agency background information). Toward that end, the Hiawatha National Forest staffs several visitor centers, of which Munising's is one of the busiest, averaging more than 60,000 visitors per year. The center is jointly staffed by US Forest Service (USFS) and National Park Service (NPS) employees and provides information and services related primarily to Hiawatha National Forest (USFS), Grand Island National Recreation Area (USFS), and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (NPS). Visitors come to the visitor center seeking information about recreation opportunities in the U.P., especially in the Munising area. Among the most popular summer uses are canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, sightseeing, camping, tours, swimming, and fishing. Visitors purchase camping permits, cabin rentals, and special passes at the visitor center, as well as topographical maps. Visitors to Grand Island National Recreation Area come to the visitor center for information about tours, activities, and ferry schedules. In addition, the visitor center serves as a sales outlet for the Hiawatha Interpretive Association (HIA), providing visitors with interpretive and educational materials (books, games, cards, clothing, children’s books) regarding the natural and cultural resources of the area. HIA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase public awareness and understanding of the National Forest through interpretation and environmental education. In fact, they help us fund our internships! 2) Naturalist/Interpreter: This is divided into 2 parts: Part 1)Student will work in district campgrounds and Grand Island NRA providing roving interpretation, with all programming subject to prior approval by supervisor. Duties include providing visitor services interpreting the Forest’s cultural, natural, and archeological features through talks and roving contacts. Student will make a circuit, visiting the district's developed campgrounds. At each campground, student will walk through the campground loop and meet and greet campers, providing information. In addition, student will update program flier postings and provide hosts with updated program information/reminders. Student will plan and implement impromptu informal interpretive presentations. Part 2) In addition, Student will prepare and present multiple formal interpretive programs using themes that are connected to the mission and the management plan of the Forest Service. This will include development, presentation and advertisement of interpretive programs. Work will be mainly outdoors and will require long hours of standing and walking in varying weather conditions including high humidity, wind, dust and rain. Incumbent will be required to wear the Forest Service uniform. Student will be required to evaluate effectiveness of interpretive programming and may conduct informal surveys. 3) Summer Program Coordination: (Number of Days will vary. Some Evening hours required.) Student may assist in preparation for and execution of the Hiawatha’s Summer Campground Programs, Artist in Residence Program, More Kids in the Woods, and Youth Archaeology Program. Sample duties may include developing and distributing flyers, attending and assisting Program leader, and distributing and collecting evaluation forms.

Organization Information
Hiawatha Interpretive Association
Hiawatha National Forest
400 E Munising Ave
Munising, MI 49862

Contact Information
Autumn Jauck
Visitor Services Specialist
Phone:	(906) 387-2512, 11
E-mail:	ajauck@fs.fed.us

How to Apply

To apply for the internship, please send:

a complete resume (including previous education and work experience with names and contact info for supervisors);

a list of at least three work related references with contact information; and

a letter of intent (explaining how this internship will assist your career development).

Mail your resume to one of the following addresses:
Email: ajauck@fs.fed.us
US mail: Hiawatha National Forest, 400 E. Munising Ave., Munising, MI 49862

Additional Information Requested: