Education Coordinator Intern
Expected Dates
February 12, 2018 to December 2, 2018
Site
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Position ID
PO-00723675
The Education Coordinator Internship supports PreK-12 education programming at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (Park) in Cumberland, Maryland. This position serves more than 2,000 local students each year. Programs include hands-on activities and focus on history, nature, science, technology, math and environmental science.
Internship duties include: program scheduling, managing supplies and materials, assisting with program delivery, helping to coordinate special events, and research. Most education interns also complete an education-related project, some examples include: development of new education programming, content research, summer youth programming, family programs, traveling trunks. Interns will also be expected to learn about the Park and National Park Service, and will have ample opportunities to attend workshops, training courses, shadow other park staff, etc. The position will be stationed in a field office and will report daily to the site supervisor or program manager. The position will interact weekly with the Park’s Education Program Coordinator regarding projects, programs, training opportunities, etc.
Location Description
Located in Allegany County - Cumberland, MD, include projects that require office time as well as time outside in the Park working with students and teachers.
Training Provided
Curriculum development, program delivery techniques, classroom management, learning styles,
interpretive personal and non-personal services, visitor services, safety, as well as training in career specific fields, i.e. historic preservation, resource mgmt
Educational/Recreational Opportunities
Education opportunities include access to Park and Regional National Park Service Training, Fish and Wildlife Training Courses, online education-related webinars, shadow opportunities. Recreational
opportunities include hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking.
Handicap Accessible?
No
Main Area of Focus
Education and Interpretation
Education, Training & Skills Expected
Social Sciences: some coursework or experience
Education: degree minor or extensive experience
Forestry: some coursework or experience
Earth Sciences: some coursework or experience
Recreation Management: some coursework or experience
Social Media: competent with supervision
Community Engagement: some experience
Public Speaking: competent with supervision
Working with Children: competent with supervision
Web Site Design: some experience
AmeriCorps Eligible
Eligible
Driving Logistics
Valid Drivers License Needed
Personal Vehicle Required
The park is only accessible by car, no public transportation is available. Walking/biking to work would include several miles or more in each direction depending on location of residence.
Housing or Stipend Provided?
Yes
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
US Citizenship
Required
