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Project Title: Park Ranger Intern
Project Type: In-person
Duration: 32 weeks ( 8 months) starting @ July 1, 2025
Location: Flagstaff Area National Monuments, Flagstaff, AZ
Housing: Must be secured by the intern/fellow. A housing stipend of up to $950 per month will be provided. Shared housing at one of the Monuments may be available

Project Background: In alignment with the Grant Agreement between the National Park Foundation, Flagstaff Area National Monuments, and the Hispanic Access Foundation, these entities will support the hire of this internship. The work the intern will do will be commensurate to a GS0025-05 Interpretive National Park Ranger position and will provide crucial representation and capacity not otherwise available. The internship will be primarily field-based and be located at the Flagstaff Area National Monuments (comprised of Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater Volcano, and Wupatki). These National Monuments showcase rich indigenous culture (thirteen tribes have recognized ancestry to these places) and dramatic geology to include the most recent volcanic eruption on the Colorado Plateau.

Project Duties:

  • 60%: Visitor Center duties. This includes staffing one or more Visitor Centers (one at each Monument) providing a spectrum of welcoming, orientation, and information services for our 500,000+ visitors per year. Work in this realm can take many forms and includes working at a visitor center desk, roving inside/throughout the building, assisting with nonprofit bookstore sales, working with Junior Rangers, etc.
  • 20%: Roving Monument trails to provide informal interpretation of primary interpretive themes.
  • 20%: Other duties as assigned, which includes collateral duties as well as research, communications (to include social media content), and/or working with other staff on outreach opportunities.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Identify as a member of an indigenous tribe
  • Enthusiastic about representing nationally significant natural and cultural resources
  • Comfortable and capable of working independently and as part of a small but mighty team
  • Able to work outside in all weather conditions
  • Experience working with the public
  • Able to connect with diverse audiences
  • Comfortable with potential public speaking opportunities
  • Proficient in and enjoys writing and communicating clearly
  • Able, with instruction, to provide informal interpretation
  • Has excellent customer/visitor service skills
  • Has knowledge and can provide content for social media platforms

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Age restrictions as needed for agency or PLC: Age under 30 y.o. as of July 2025 (up to 35 for veterans)
  • US citizenship or permanent residency. Interns must undergo a government background check if selected
  • Have reliable transportation
  • Be available to work weekends and/or holidays
  • Strong communication and customer service skills (written, verbal, and digital)
  • Able to be flexible in a dynamic workplace
  • Be a positive, contributing member of a small team

Working Conditions:
Mix of indoor & outdoor work. Moderate hiking (up to several miles) on trails at/near the Flagstaff Area National Monuments. Flagstaff is at @ 7,000 feet and has four-season weather. High temps in the 80s in summer and occasionally well below freezing in winter. Periods of standing (in Visitor Centers, etc). Ability to wear a daypack with appropriate gear. We receive @ 500,000 visitors a year at the Monuments so lots of interactions with a global audience. Office space provided either at HQ and/or the Monuments.

Stipend + Benefits:

  • A biweekly stipend of $1,428 based on a 40-hour workweek.
  • Monthly housing stipend up to $950 per month
  • Commuting stipend up to $25 per week
  • Optional health insurance coverage
  • Funds available to support professional development opportunities that align with role and goals (training, conference, etc.)
  • Public Land Corp Eligibility – after completing the internship, PLC status provides special non-competitive hiring status when applying for certain federal positions.

Application:
Hispanic Access Foundation (Hispanic Access) is managing the recruitment for these positions. All applications should be submitted through Hispanic Access' MANO Project application page. A resume and two references will be required for submission. Your application or resume should include professional and educational experience, along with any awards, technical skills or volunteer activities. Application questions or issues may be directed to Carina Chavez, carina@hispanicaccess.org.
Applications for this position are due on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:59 pm.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement:
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process should contact Hispanic Access Foundation directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

National Park Service Mission:
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

Hispanic Access Foundation Mission:
Hispanic Access Foundation (Hispanic Access) is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization that connects Latinos and People of Color to partners and opportunities improving lives and creating an equitable society. Hispanic Access’s vision is that all Hispanics throughout the U.S. enjoy good physical health, a healthy natural environment, a quality education, economic success and civic engagement in their communities with the sum improving the future of America.