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January 27, 2023

National Park Service Internship Opportunity: Climate, Science, and Disaster Response

Climate Change and Cultural Resources Intern – 480 hours – PreserveNet

JOB LISTING
Climate Change and Cultural Resources Intern – 480 hours

This internship will support the National Park Service (NPS) Climate, Science, and Disaster Response (CSDR) Program within the Cultural Resources, Partnerships, and Science Directorate, principally supporting the work of the NPS Archaeologist for Climate Change. This program is housed within the Climate Change Response Program, located in Fort Collins, CO, and is tasked with the stewardship of cultural resources impacted by a changing climate and disasters.

The internship will be expected to conduct literature reviews of adaptation responses for cultural resources and climate change-related management processes (e.g., vulnerability assessments, ongoing research). The internship will also support ongoing and emergent vulnerability assessments and adaptation development at park locations.

Final products will include, in addition the literature reviews described above, a final report on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges related to these initiatives, as well as recommendations on how climate change adaptations can be incorporated into existing NPS operations. Specific considerations of stakeholder inclusion and environmental justice, particularly within local communities and traditionally associated peoples, is highly encouraged.

  • Internship
  • NCPE Internship
  • Fort Collins, CO (Remote)
  • Posted 4 days ago
  • 17.00 USD / Hour
  • Closes: February 22, 2023
  • Department: Climate, Science, and Disaster Response Program – Climate Change Response Program
  • Job Reference #: 4069
  • Job Qualifications:
    • Research background on climate change impacts to cultural resources and adaptive management options
    • Experience in practical vulnerability assessment (e.g., hazard modeling, site documentation, exposure and sensitivity assessment)
    • Demonstrated experience preparing comprehensive reports and excellent writing skills.
    • Familiarity with NPS cultural resource management (e.g., NRHP, archeological monitoring practices, etc.) and geospatial database information management
    • Experience with environmental justice considerations within a climate change response framework
    • GIS knowledge and experience is preferred.
    • Academic background in historic preservation, archeology, or an affiliated cultural resource discipline is required.
  • How to Apply:Click on the application button at this listing and follow the instructions to apply online.
  • Job benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Application Email: waso_cr-intern@nps.gov