The Visitor Services/Tour Guide intern will serve as a tour guide and work in the Smokejumper visitor center. They will assist with greeting visitors, leading tours of the Smokejumper facility, and providing miscellaneous visitor services such as answering questions and assisting with school and kids groups.
Compensation
- $282/week* Living Allowance
- $1,100* To/From Travel Allowance, paid once with first paycheck
- Housing provided by partner (Forest Service dormitory)
- Eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,718.25, received upon successful completion of position
- Eligible for the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority upon successful completion of position (640hrs minimum of service)
*All Allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes
AmeriCorps Background Check
It is SCA's policy that all AmeriCorps-required background checks must return cleared results prior to the position's start; this includes being fingerprinted for the FBI check. Otherwise, the AmeriCorps award will be removed, or the position's start date will be delayed due to non-compliance.
*For SCA's COVID-19 guidance, please refer to www.thesca.org/covid
Position ID: PO-00734310
Expected Dates: June 5, 2023 - September 3, 2023
Location:
5765 West Broadway
Missoula, MT 59808
US
Training Provided: Training opportunities include first aid and CPR training, defensive driving, and possibly other Forest Service specific training.
Educational/Recreational Opportunities: Lectures and speakers through the Forest Service and the University of Montana. Missoula is also surrounded by public land which offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Handicap Accessible?: Yes
Main Area of Focus: Visitor Services and Site Operations
Further Details
AmeriCorps Eligible: Eligible
Driving Logistics: Recommended
Easier to access town.
Housing or Stipend Provided?
A. Partner will provide suitable housing for the member
Housing will be in a Forest Service dormitory that includes a full kitchen facility, a recreation room with cable TV and wireless internet, a small workout facility and laundry room. Rooms are double occupancy.
Indoor/Outdoor: Inside
US Citizenship: Yes