Visitor Services Intern

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Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior.

The intern will  work with the Interpretive staff at Isle Royale.  The major duties of the position are to welcome visitors to the park; learn how to prepare, research, and present interpretive programs; staff the island visitor centers; orient park visitors arriving on ferry boats, private boats, and seaplanes; inform visitors about park facilities and resources; process backcountry permits; help visitors plan trips; collect fees; sell educational merchandise; conduct roving patrols in the backcountry;  assist other divisions with emergencies; and promote resource protection through park rules, regulations, and Leave No Trace Principles.   This position isn't eligible for AmeriCorps.

Quick Facts

Site Name: 
ISLE ROYALE NP
State: 
MI
Location: 
Houghton
Headline: 
Work and live in a remote island wilderness park in Lake Superior. As an intern, you will work with the Interpretive staff at Isle Royale to welcome visitors to the park.
Position Code (PO): 
PO-00247216
Organization: 
Government
Agency: 
NPS Midwest Region
Start Date: 
Thu, 05/30/2013
End Date: 
Wed, 08/21/2013