Internship - Records Management Fellow
Conservation Begins Here
Records Management Fellow
Position Summary
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was established by Congress in 1964 to fulfill a bipartisan commitment to safeguard natural areas, water resources, and cultural heritage, and to provide recreation opportunities to all Americans. The stateside portion of the LWCF provides matching grants to state governments for the acquisition and development of public parks and other outdoor recreation sites. The records management fellow will work directly with NPS staff to implement records management best practices as outlined in DOI and NPS policies. The Land and Water Conservation Fund has many operational needs to make the grant process accessible and efficient. Many individuals work behind the scenes to bring recreation opportunities to communities across the country. The work of this fellow will provide important support to the program to make these goals possible. The fellow will receive exposure to grant processes, navigating partnerships, and job shadowing opportunities. This fellowship provides professional development and insight into the processes behind increasing recreation and outdoor experiences to communities.
Schedule
March 31, 2025 - March 29, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Appraises and arranges Federal records, assists with transferring records to Federal Records Centers and/or the National Archives
- Assists with the evaluation, storage, organization, and accessibility of electronic records to ensure quality and adherence to accepted records management practices
- Coordinates and carries out recommendations for digitization of records;
- Plans, organizes, and promotes records maintenance and disposition of program records
- Processes and rehouses microfiche
- Works with records management staff to support future migration of legacy grant records to new database.
Required Qualifications
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to work independently on projects
- Experience with archival cataloging and processing collections
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
- Ability to lift 40 lbs
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Willing to undergo and pass required criminal history 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
- Hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) in museum studies, public history, library science and/or experience in archival policies, cataloging, or collections/records management
- Interest in outdoor recreation and/or federal grants supporting outdoor recreation.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Housing is not provided for this position.
Compensation
- Living Allowance - $719/week
- Housing Allowance - $750/month
- Relocation Travel Grant - $650
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Not needed
Additional Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Professional Development opportunities based upon interest. A professional development stipend is available to intern for such opportunities (must be approved by NPS coordinator)
- Attendance at NPS-only trainings and webinars.
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.