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 at park headquarters and will report daily to the Park's Education Program Coordinator regarding projects, programs, training opportunities, etc.
Compensation:
- One-time travel allowance: $1,100 (personal vehicle required)*
- Weekly living allowance: $160 / week*
- Weekly commuting allowance: $20*
- Monthly housing allowance: $1,000 / month*
- Health insurance
- Eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of internship valued at: $3,447.50
*Federal, state, and local taxes apply.
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Position ID: PO-00735581
Expected Dates: January 15, 2024 - July 5, 2024
Location:
142 W. Potomac Street
Williamsport, MD 21795
US
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
Further Details
AmeriCorps Eligible: Eligible
Driving Logistics: 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?
C.Partner will pay the SCA to provide housing allowance for the member.
Indoor/Outdoor: Combination
US Citizenship: Yes