Big Thicket Intern

Were protecting and enhancing Americas National Park System for present and future generations.

National Parks Conversation Association (NPCA) the nations oldest and largest national parks nonprofit advocate has an exciting opportunity for Big Thicket Intern

The intern will support the Texas regional team in advancing conservation campaigns related to national parks with a focus on the Big Thicket National Preserve. Key responsibilities include :

• Drafting content and developing the framework for an educational website focused on the protection of Big Thicket National Preserve.
• Assisting in the development of a regional park economic opportunity report.
• Participating in meetings with park staff and conservation partners to support the Big Thicket program.
• Helping create educational materials that highlight the significance of national park sites in Texas.
• Supporting advocacy efforts aimed at ensuring funding and staffing for national parks.

Location : Remote preferred location in southeast Texas

Schedule : Part-time; up to 20 hours per week

Compensation : $20-25 per hour

Tangible deliverables that will be achieved :

Content and framework for educational website related to protection of the Big Thicket National Preserve

Preferred Qualifications :

Current graduate student or recent college graduate (within one year of graduation)

Bachelors degree in English Journalism Communications Public Relations Marketing or 3 years in a related discipline or equivalent experience

Strategic thinking skills with the ability to organize and craft information in an educational and engaging format

Strong writing research organizational and editing skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Independent self-starter and extremely detail-oriented

Enthusiasm positive attitude and interest in national park or environmental issues

Physical Effort and Dexterity : While performing the duties of the job the employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee may lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Employers Rights : NPCA reserves the right to revise this position description at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between NPCA and employee and is subject to change by NPCA as the needs of NPCA and requirements of the job change. The above is not an exhaustive list of the requirements for the position.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Campaigns,Abinitio,AutoCAD 3D,Hardware & Networking,Customer Support,Arabic

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 20 - 25