Individual Placement - Digital Communications Participant (hybrid, part-time)

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Digital Communications Individual Placement

Position Summary

The individual placement will work closely with the Outreach and Digital Communications Specialist in the Youth and Young Adult Programs Division to develop a new strategic and creative vision for promoting youth and young adult programs across the National Park Service. This vision will help engage new and current audiences, including students, parents, educators, partners, friends' groups, and the general public. It will create an exciting opportunity to expand youth and millennial generation interest in national park civic engagement by providing fresh, new ideas, as well as enthusiasm to energize National Park Service community efforts and inspire stakeholders. Involving young adults in the decision-making process can offer perspectives to improve marketing, advocacy, and outreach to advance National Park Service relevancy.

The individual placement will produce online and digital content for the purpose of expanding awareness about National Park Service Youth and Young Adult Programs and related opportunities to further outreach and engagement goals to broader communities.

Schedule

April 21, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

. 50% - Edit and update webpages on nps.gov, write and post to InsideNPS (intranet), and internal SharePoint sites.

. 30% - Develop, write, and curate content for social media platforms on a daily basis (Facebook, Instagram, and X). Create social media campaigns and report on social media statistics monthly.

. 15% - Interview youth, young adults, and employees about their connection to and/or experience with the National Park Service and write spotlight articles about them that will be published on nps.gov and featured on social media, and on other mediums where applicable.

- 5% - Participate regularly in National Park Service digital communities, such as the service digital calls and the digital recognition working group. Work on special projects as assigned.

Marginal Duties

Creating graphics and editing videos (level of detail depends on if the applicant has the experience)

Required Qualifications

Knowledge, skills, and experience required:

. Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, business, education, environmental field, or related field.

. Experience working with varied audiences

. Excellent customer service and communication skills

. Strong writing skills

. Experience with creating and posting content on social media platforms for an organization or school group, and tracking analytics

. Ability to work independently with some supervision

Additional Qualifications:

. Must be between 18 and 30 years of age; or up to 35 if you are a military veteran

. Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or U.S. National

. Must be able to pass a federal background check

Experience in graphic design and video editing a plus, but not required

Applications with resume and cover letter will be prioritized.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design and video editing a plus, but not required • Experience with interviewing

Hours

26 per week

Living Accommodations

This position does not provide any housing. The applicant will need to be remote, or live in Washington, DC.

Compensation

• Weekly stipend of $650 ($450 living and $250 commuting). Additional benefits include an AmeriCorps Education award upon successful completion, eligibility for the Public Lands Corps hiring authority, and reimbursement for approved travel and training.

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans aged 35 or younger, at the start of the position. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Personal Vehicle Information

Additional Benefits

Interpretive Skills

AmeriCorps: Eligible Optional

Working Conditions

Work will be performed indoors and can be done remotely if in another state outside of the DC, MD, or VA area. If locally based, the intern will come into the DC office one or more times a week.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally