Mount Rainier Night Skies Interpretation Volunteer

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Duties:

• Volunteer(s) (couple or individual) will work with Interpretation Night Skies Team to plan and present Night Skies Programs to visitors. A minimum of 32-36 hours (total per couple or individual) is required to be worked per week to receive housing.
• Volunteer(s) will help with set-up and use of Night Skies equipment: telescopes, binoculars, and other night skies equipment.
• Volunteer(s) will help visitors to participate in night skies programs by assisting them with Night Skies props and equipment, and by answering questions.
• Volunteers may operate government vehicles used for transportation to Paradise Night Skies location (from Longmire).
• Volunteers may be asked to spend a few hours during their workday assisting visitors at Interpretive Information desk by providing park information and trip planning advice.

Qualifications:

• Volunteer experience with telescope operation preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of basic astronomy preferred but not required.
• Ability to work at night in the dark required.
• Ability to work with a team of volunteers and paid staff to facilitate a great night skies experience for a diverse visiting public required.

Training:

Volunteer will be provided with training on helping to facilitate a Night Skies program to visitors. This will include training on how to operate relevant equipment listed above. Training on working with visitor participants (up to 200+ per night) provided.

Season/Hours:

• Minimum dates are June 23-August 31, 2025 (up to 2-weeks prior to or following these dates is negotiable).
• 32-36 hours per week (total if couple).

Housing:

A self-contained vehicle (trailer/RV) is required for this position. Provided "housing" is a trailer pad with water-power-septic provided.

Supervisor:

Curt Jacquot, curt_jacquot@nps.gov, 360-569-6577

Start Date - 2025-06-23

End Date - 2025-08-31

Activities include: Back Country/Wilderness;Conservation Education;Tour Guide/Interpretation;Visitor Information