Interpretation Member Mount Rainier National Park

American Conservation Experience a nonprofit Conservation Corps in partnership with the National Park Service and Mount Rainier National Park (MORA) is seeking Two Interpretation & Visitor Services Members to engage youth in interpretation and resource protection alongside MORA staff.

For more information about ACE please visit the usaconservation website.

Start Date: February 22 2026
Estimated End Date: May 23 2026
*a 13-week minimum commitment is required *

Location Details/Description: Mount Rainier National Park - Paradise & Longmire Washington

Mount Rainier National Park Paradise & Longmire Washington

Mount Rainier National Park protects over 236000 acres centered on Mount Rainier an active stratovolcano and the most glaciated peak in the contiguous United States. Winter transforms the park into a snow-covered landscape offering exceptional opportunities for snowshoeing winter hiking and visitor education related to avalanche safety winter travel and resource protection.

The Interpretation & Visitor Services Members will primarily be stationed at: Longmire. Work will be conducted in Longmire Paradise and the surrounding area schools.

The park serves as a major winter visitor hub and requires staff skilled in communication adaptability and public safety awareness.

For more information regarding Mount Rainier National Park please visit the NPS website.

Position Overview: The applicant assists seasonal and permanent interpretive staff with visitor education conservation messaging visitor services and safety. This role emphasizes high-quality public contact winter recreation awareness and stewardship of park resources.

The member will gain hands-on experience in interpretation visitor center operations winter safety and National Park Service operations while working in dynamic winter conditions.
-Assist seasonal and permanent National Park Service interpretive staff with visitor services education and safety at winter visitor centers and information stations including opening/closing facilities answering inquiries and providing trip planning information.
-Prepare and deliver formal and informal interpretive programs such as orientation talks guided walks snowshoe programs kids programs and curriculum-based education experiences that meet National Park Service interpretive standards.

-Provide roving interpretation and resource protection messaging on winter trails by foot and snowshoe educating visitors on park regulations winter travel safety and stewardship of natural and cultural resources.
-Support wilderness permit education and cooperating association operations including educating visitors on wilderness use requirements and assisting with sales and donations under supervision.
-Participate in training professional development and cross-divisional shadowing including park resource education winter safety training interpretive coaching and learning overall park operations.

The applicant will also throughout their time at MORA will be able to shadow other divisions to get an overall view of how the park functions.

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: The schedule for this position will be 40 hours/week 8 hour days with lieu days mid-week. Weekend and holiday work is expected.

Position Benefits

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute 40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $655/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses dispersed bi-weekly.

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 PLC-eligible 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 PLC-eligible 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 information on our usaconservation website.

Gear Allowance: ACE members will have up to $250 to spend on eligible gear purchases. Eligible gear for this position must be approved by ACE staff prior to purchase.

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 self-directed/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 three-part criminal history check
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets beginning of term feedback forms end of term evaluations and for longer terms a mid-term evaluation.
Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement or as defined by AmeriCorps
To learn more about eligibility requirements please visit our usaconservation website.

Preferred:
Experience or interest in interpretation environmental education and outdoor recreation
Experience with customer or visitor services
Interest in winter recreation snowshoeing or outdoor education
Ability to remain calm and helpful during high-stress visitor interactions
Passion for natural and cultural resource stewardship

Physical Demands Work Environment and Working Conditions:
Physical Demands: Requires frequent standing walking snowshoeing and hiking in winter conditions. Manual dexterity required for computer keyboard/mouse and other office equipment. 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 50 lbs. ability to move up to 75 pounds.
Environmental: Outdoor and indoor conditions. Work environment conditions can change frequently; working under adverse weather conditions and in various climates.
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 National Park Service or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the National Park Service. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) typically provided by the National Park Service will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to National Park Service 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 the online application page for this position on usaconservation 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 our ACE EPIC Western Member Manager Vanessa Rogan.

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

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