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Interpretive Internship at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, (Kay Jorgensen Intern)

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

 
Kay Jorgensen Interpretive Scholarship

Internship Positions Available at Mount Rushmore National Memorial
                                                                                                                                                                                               
The National Park Service at Mount Rushmore National Memorial announces the Mount Rushmore History Association 12-week scholarship internship positions with the branch of Interpretation.
 
Position Title:                        Kay Jorgensen Interpretive Intern
 
Position Description:           The Interns will be taught the history and mission of the National Park Service and preparation and presentation of interpretive products in an extensive seasonal training period at the beginning of the internship. Interns will research, develop, and present interpretive programming on a variety of topics related to the far-reaching themes of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The interpretive products prepared by the interns will be coached by one of our three National Park Service certified interpretive coaches. The interns will also staff the three-information desk at the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center, Information Center, and Sculptor’s Studio providing visitor information about the park and other state and federal attractions. Visitor assistance will be learned thru mentoring and direct visitor engagement, answering telephone and mail requests for information. The interns will also perform informal roving interpretation in high-use areas. Other duties may involve special projects supporting daily visitor engagement. 
 
Qualifications:                       Interns must have a background in history, natural sciences, public recreation and/or communications fields, enjoy working with the public, and demonstrate effective written and oral communication. The interns must be able to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently to complete assigned tasks within specified time frames. 
 
Requirements:                       A phone interview will be required. The positions are 12 weeks, 40 hours per week. The internship positions begin on 5/15/22. Schedules will include two consecutive days off. Interns will be required to work holidays, weekends and evenings, and must wear provided uniform. Personal transportation is required. 
 
How to Apply:                        Please submit a resume with three work related references by 2/13/22 to:
 
Blaine Kortemeyer
Acting Chief of Interpretation and Education
Mount Rushmore National Memorial,
13000 Highway 244
Building 31, Suite 1
Keystone, SD 57751-0268 
 
or e-mail resume and references to:
 
For further information call (605) 574-3170
  
Benefits:                                Interns will be provided 2, $2,000 scholarship payments one in the middle and one at the end of the 12-week commitment. Internship living assistance will also be provided up to $75/40 hour week. Housing is provided in Rapid City S.D.   
 
Interns will be provided with on-the-job training throughout the internship. The interns will gain
knowledge of the National Park Service, especially the role of interpretation in protecting and
managing resources.