Year Long National Park Service Internship: Blue Ridge Parkway

Site Information Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile scenic byway crossing through 29 counties in two states. The park features a designed landscape traveling through many opportunities to experience the natural and cultural heritage of Southern Appalachia. The park regularly hosts/hires over 1100 volunteers contributing over 40,000 hours. Position Summary The CVA working at Blue Ridge Parkway in 2023 will come into an exciting time in the park's volunteer program. They will support development of new programs, parkwide volunteer work days, and cultivation of local crews and partner volunteer organizations. Position Responsibilities: • Support administrative needs of park volunteer program through direct contact with volunteers, volunteer leads, and volunteer supervisors • Support communications with all of the above through regular newsletters, webinars, trainings, and meetings • Serve as a liaison between park field staff and the rest of the park's external affairs team, keeping everyone up to date and aware • As a member of the park's external affairs team, the CVA will also support internal and external communications. CVA Minimum Requirements: • Accountability • Attention to Detail • Communication • Customer Service • Decision Making • Flexibility • Information Management • Integrity/Honesty • Interpersonal Skills • Learning Updated 10/1/2022 • Reading Comprehension • Reasoning • Self-Management • Stress Tolerance • Teamwork • Participate in the CVA National Early Service Training in early April 2023 • Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident • Be 18-30 years old at time of service (veterans up to 35 years old) • High School Diploma/GED • Pass fingerprint-based FBI, state criminal, and a national sex offender checks. • Be able to provide proof of a driver’s license and complete a MVR check - Must be over 21 years old or have had license for at least 3 years to be insured in this position Preferred Qualifications • Effective communication skills • Effective interpersonal skills • Professional in all situations Benefits: • CVA will receive a weekly stipend of $500 (additional $65/week, if housing is not provided) • Limited health care/childcare benefits • The position is eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award $6,495.00 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of the program • Professional development funds • Networking opportunities within the National Park Service and partnering organizations • Public Land Corps Hiring Authority • Week-long in-person training at NPS site with travel/meal expenses covered.