Interpretation Members - Tule Lake National Monument

Interpretation Members Tule Lake National Monument

Summary

American Conservation Experience a nonprofit Conservation Corps in partnership with Tule Lake National Monument is seeking two members to contribute to interpretive projects alongside NPS Staff. For more information about ACE please visit our website.

Start Date: 5/19/2025

Estimated End Date: 10/4/2025

*Start date can be flexible but a 20week minimum commitment is required *

Location Details/Description: Tule Lake National Monument CA.

Tule Lake is in remote northeastern California and sits on a dry lakebed in the shadow of the Medicine Lake Shield Volcano. Surrounding the lake is a high desert landscape that converts into a ponderosa pine forest along the south boundary of nearby Lava Beds National Monument.

The Tule Lake National Monument includes both the Tule Lake Segregation Center the largest and most controversial of the sites where Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II and Camp Tulelake which was first a Civilian Conservation Corps camp then an additional facility to detain Japanese Americans and finally a prisoner of war camp for German and Italian POWs.

For more information about Tule Lake National Monument please visit the NPS website.

Position Overview:

The intern will primarily be serving at the visitor center and providing interpretive programs at the Segregation Center jail and Camp Tulelake. They serve as the main point of contact for many visitors while staffing the visitor center front desk. At the desk they will be responsible for providing accurate information about the park and surrounding area to visitors. When working at the visitor center they will also assist stocking the bookstore and making sales. Interns will also have time to rove independently and provide informal interpretation through rove contacts and social media posts.

They will support the community by providing education programs to the local and regional school groups and creating and presenting interpretive programs on the history of the Civilian Conservation Crop and Japanese American incarceration during WWII to the visiting public. If there are community outreach events during the internship the intern will assist with those events by creating display and staffing information tables.

This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.

Schedule: ACE members will typically work 40 hours per week. Work weeks will include weekends and some holidays but will include two backtoback days off each week.

Position Benefits

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute 40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $500/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses dispersed biweekly.

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service and 640 hours of service. If the duration of a PLCeligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service 16 weeks) the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLCeligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility or view general eligibility information on our website.

Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in provided housing at no cost for the duration of the term.

Housing will be either a shared apartment or house. Both options will include all basic furniture sofa dining table and chairs desk dresser and a twin bed. The kitchen includes an oven stove top microwave and refrigerator. WiFi is provided.

Housing will be provided at the Lava Beds located just over 20 miles away from the Tule Lake Visitor Center. A gov car will be provided for transportation between housing and the VC. From housing the nearest town is Tulelake where you can secure fuel and basic grocery necessities. There are three restaurant options either in or near Tulelake. About an hour north you can also access Klamath Falls (this is where you will want to do most of your shopping). Youll find lots of shopping options for groceries and other basic needs and well as several restaurant options and entertainment options.

Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures clear guidance on prohibited activities and networks for support.

Qualifications

Required:

• Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident as required by U.S. government contracts.
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional positive and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to be both selfdirected/work alone and be a positive contributing member of a group.
• A valid drivers license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• ACE Members will need to complete biweekly timesheets beginning of term feedback forms end of term evaluations and for longer terms a midterm evaluation.
• Members may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.
• To learn more about eligibility requirements please visit our website.

Preferred:

• Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a degree in related fields such as history communications environmental studies environmental education community/regional planning recreation management or cultural resource.
• Attention to detail organized and experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Selfstarter.
• Ability to think critically and creatively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people and collaborate with others (NPS staff and partners) toward a mutual goal.
• Positive attitude and sense of humor.
• Comfort working outside to gather park data information and inside at a desk.
• Experience working with school groups.

Physical Demands Work Environment and Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands: Requires frequent sitting standing walking hiking carrying using hands to handle or feel reaching with hands and arms talking and hearing. Required to stoop kneel climb stairs and/or crouch.
• Vision Requirements: Requires close distance peripheral and depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus.
• Weight Lifted or Force Exerted: Frequently moves up to 20 lbs. ability to move up to 40 pounds.
• Environmental: Outdoor and indoor conditions. Mainly indoor office environment conditions; indoor air quality is good and temperature is controlled.
• Noise Environment: Moderate noise such as in a business office with equipment and light traffic.
• Travel: This position does not require unique travel.

Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold rocky terrain swamp or wetland conditions biting insects and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self fellow staff/members or resources.

Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties one will be provided by the NPS or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the NPS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) typically provided by the NPS will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to NPS and ACE equipment training certification and safety protocols is required.

To Apply: Please submit your resume a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACEs online application page for this position on our website.Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC NPS Western Member Manager Sabrina Caruso.

If you meet at least 70 percent of the qualifications we want to hear from you!

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