Individual Placement - K-12 Education Program Participant

Position Summary

Do you enjoy working with students? Is your special talent making connections with others in outdoor spaces? Do you want to help inspire future generations of national park visitors? The K-12 Education Program Intern supports Pre-K-12 education programming at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. This position serves more than 2,000 local students each year. Programs include hands-on activities and focus on history, nature, science, technology, math, and environmental science.

Schedule

March 24, 2025 - December 13, 2025

42 Weeks

Key Duties and Responsibilities

supporting field trips and program delivery, helping to coordinate special events, research, and assist in the management of the park's Junior Ranger program. Education interns complete at least one education-related project, which could include: development of new education programming, content research, youth programming, family programs, or the Junior Ranger program.

The position will be stationed at Potomac, MD or Williamsport, MD, and will report daily to the park's Education Program Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Driver's license
• Personal vehicle required

Recommended skills include but aren't limited to:

• Comfort with public speaking

• Time management and organization

• Familiarity with state academic standards

• Knowledge of primary source research

• Strong writing and research skills

• Ability to work independently

Additional

To be eligible to serve as an AmeriCorps Member you must meet the following criteria, which includes: Being a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States; Being at least 18 years or older; Having a high school diploma or equivalent; Being willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks.

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 age 35 or younger. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfort with public speaking

• Time management and organization

• Familiarity with state academic standards

• Knowledge of primary source research

• Strong writing and research skills

• Ability to work independently

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

No housing available

Compensation

• One-time travel allowance: $650* pretax ,(personal vehicle required)
• Weekly living allowance: $600* / week, pretax
• Health Insurance
• AmeriCorps Education Award valued at $5,176.50 *upon successful completion of the internship meeting 1200 hours, pretax.
• Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

Interpretive Skills

Health Insurance

AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

This opportunity is meant to provide knowledge and experience that allows for future success in multiple fields. The interns will gain skills in 21st Century education practices; customer service; digital media (video, photography, and creative writing) to help build professional portfolios. Interns will be able to participate in trainings in safety, diversity, and career-building within the Federal government.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.