Tuesday, February 3, 2015

National Park Service (National Capital Region) & George Mason U

Interdisciplinary Climate Change Communication Intern
National Park Service (National Capital Region) & George Mason U

Position Type:
Summer Internship
Desired Major(s):
Agriculture and Natural Resources/Environmental Science and 
Policy, Agriculture and Natural Resources/Natural Resources 
Management, Agriculture and Natural Resources/Environmental 
Health, Agriculture and Natural Resources/Environmental 
Science & Policy, Agriculture and Natural 
Resources/Environmental Science & Technology, Architecture, 
Planning and Preservation/Historic Preservation (GRAD), 
Architecture, Planning and Preservation/Urban Studies and 
Planning (GRAD), Arts and Humanities/Communication, 
Behavioral and Social Sciences/Geographical Sciences, 
Behavioral and Social Sciences/Environmental Science & Policy
Location:
Arlington, Virginia (United States)
Description:
Description

The National Park Service (NPS) cares for special places saved by 
the American people so that all may experience our heritage. In 
this capacity, NPS is in a unique position to observe changes 
brought about by global warming, and to engage park visitors 
in conversations about climate change. George Mason 
University’s Center for Climate Change Communication (4C) 
 conducts research on, and teaches about, climate change public
 engagement strategies.

Up to eight interns (including two multimedia interns) will have 
the opportunity to work with 4C, NPS, park staff and the NPS’s 
Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance on climate change 
communication projects at National Capital Region Parks 
(Greater Washington, D.C.) in the summer of 2015. Examples
 of previous year’s projects can be found at
http://www.climatechangecommunication.org/national-park-service-climate-change-communication-internship-program

Dates, Duration, and Location
Internships are full time (40 hours per week) for ten weeks, 
running from Monday, June 1 to Friday, August 7, 2015, 
with the possibility of extension through 
Friday, August 21, 2015. All work will take place in the 
Washington, DC metro area. Housing is not provided. 
Having a personal vehicle is recommended and ideal but 
not required.

Stipend
Interns will be paid a minimum of $250 per week on 
biweekly pay schedule.

How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following materials 
(combined as one PDF file with applicant’s name as 
the file name) to jwalshth@gmu.edu with 
“NPS4C - [Applicant Name]” as the subject line:
(1) Resume or CV
(2) Undergraduate and/or graduate transcript 
(unofficial is acceptable)
(3) One page cover letter discussing your specific 
interest in the internship and highlighting your qualifications.
(4) TWO references: name, contact information, and 
nature of the relationship (e.g., professor, employer)

Please Note: Only COMPLETE applications will be reviewed.

Inquiries regarding this internship may be directed to jwalshth@gmu.edu

Internship Application Timeline:
Deadline for completed applications: Friday, February 27th
Interview selection: contacted no later than Friday, March 13th
Interviews: March 16th through April 3rd
Applicants will be notified no later than: April 10th if they have been selected

Diversity
The NPS and 4C seek a diverse cohort of interns. Applicants with diverse backgrounds 
from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Job Function:
Agriculture/Natural Resources/Environment
Desired Class Level(s):
Junior, Senior, Masters Candidate, Doctoral Candidate
Duration:
10 weeks
Approximate Hours Per Week:
40
Salary Level:
$250 per week
Qualifications:
Qualifications
The 10-week internships are open to graduate students or exceptional rising junior or 
senior undergraduate students studying in any relevant field. The internship program 
seeks students with interdisciplinary backgrounds and interests in a combination of: 
biology, environmental science, sustainability, natural resources, sociology, 
communication, psychology, and other disciplines. Students must be attending a 
U.S. accredited college or university and must be legally allowed to work in the U.S. 
Interns may be required to pass a Federal government background check.

Please indicate in your resume and cover letter your knowledge, skills, and abilities 
in the following:
-Communication, marketing, journalism, social science, or environmental sciences
-Experience with social media in an organizational context
-Volunteering or volunteer management experience
-Outdoor education, interpretation or natural resource management