Park Flow
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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The Northwest Indiana region has some of the most beautiful and diverse parklands/natural areas anywhere. The Indiana Dunes National Park is one of the world’s largest urban national park systems encompassing 15,000 acres of Indiana coastal landscape & visited by two million people each year. These parklands add immeasurably to the quality of life in the region. Because of these factors, traffic on summer weekends can be busy and hectic. Our Park Flow program offers the opportunity to work in conjunction with the National Park Service and the Visitor and Resource Protection (VRP) to enhance visitor experience and safety. The Park Flow Ambassadors will work to enhance and provide parking lot operations in several ways. The ambassadors will work alongside a National Park Ranger in beach parking lots to provide visitors information, assist with litter pick up, and monitor available parking spaces. The ambassadors will also work with the VRP Division in the education of Indiana Dunes National Park regulations (Superintendent’s Compendium), Title 36 of Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR), and the State of Indiana laws and regulations.
Description of Duties· Educate the park’s visitors on the following topics:
o Rules and Regulations: glass on the beach, dog off leash, being in closed area, etc.
o Beach Safety: dangerous swimming conditions: rip currents, high waves, etc., dangers in climbing foredunes and causing dune erosion, etc.
o Fire Safety: dangers of grilling, having an open fire on the beach, hot coals, etc.
o Interpretation: educate the visitors about the park (history & biodiversity), etc.
· Assist the Visitor and Resource Protection Division
· Monitor and report parking availability to appropriate staff.
· Assist with litter pick up.
· Report any serious violations to dispatch and/or VRP Park Rangers.
· Medical :Attend to and report any medical incidents that are observed or reported while the docent is walking their assigned beach area.
· Give directions to other park areas (hiking trails, other beaches, etc.).
Start Date - 2025-04-01
End Date - 2025-09-30
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About National Park Service
Location:
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.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
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WHERE
1215 IN-49Porter, IN 46304
(41.63378 ,-87.05441 )
DATE POSTED
April 4, 2025
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REQUIREMENTS
- Sunday;Monday;Friday;Saturday