Interpretation and Visitor Services Student Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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We are pleased to offer a student volunteer/unpaid internship position for undergraduate and graduate students during our open season. These positions offer exceptional opportunities for students to gain experience in the field of public history and museum studies. Student volunteers and interns will assist National Park Service staff by providing tours, writing interpretive media, and preparing for special events.
Please see below for a detailed description:
Interpretation and Visitor Services Student Volunteer/Intern Position Description:
Our student volunteers and interns working in interpretation and visitor services will perform a variety of tasks while assisting NPS staff in the day-to-day operations of the site. Duties include welcoming visitors, making tour reservations, answering phones, facilitating bookstore sales, keeping statistics, introducing and showing the site film, and providing information and orientation to visitors.
Students in these positions will also conduct formal and informal interpretive tours. They will receive training in interpretation and then create a 30-minute, guided tour of John F. Kennedy’s birthplace based on original research. Student volunteers and interns may also assist in the creation of interpretive media such as brochures, posters, and web features. We also encourage students in these positions to create their own projects and plan special events. They will be provided with volunteer uniforms and may qualify for travel reimbursement.
Dates: late May through mid August; option to continue working through October 31, 2025
Time commitment: 2 days/16 hours per week minimum
Where: John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, 83 Beals Street, Brookline, MA
Academic Credit: Available if interested and offered through school
Pay: Unpaid
Interested students should include their resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references (professional references preferred). For additional assistance or questions, please feel free to reach out.
Start Date - 2025-05-18
End Date - 2025-08-16
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About National Park Service
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1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240, US
Mission Statement
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
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The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.
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WHERE
83 Beals StreetBrookline, MA 02446
(42.34696 ,-71.12326 )
DATE POSTED
March 29, 2025
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