Interpretation Intensive Intern - ONSITE - Kenai Fjords National Park

Start/End Dates:
May 25th, 2026 – October 5th, 2026 (20 weeks)
Compensation: $688 per week
Medical Insurance:
Not Provided
Application Due:
March 14th, 2026

The Latino Heritage Internship Program seeks to engage young professionals in natural resource and cultural heritage careers. Applicants must meet the following additional requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Be between the ages of 18–30, or up to 35 if a veteran
• Be willing to undergo a background check upon hiring
• Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Note:

A personal vehicle is not required for this position.

As a member of the seasonal interpretive cohort at Kenai Fjords National Park (KEFJ), the LHIP intern will contribute meaningfully to front-line visitor services, interpretive programming, and visitor safety education. The intern will help create and deliver a variety of public programs, including guided walks, pop-ups, campground programs, touch tables, and digital interpretive materials, designed to support safe, engaging, and meaningful visitor experiences.

The position includes extensive training in interpretive techniques, including Audience-Centered Experience (ACE) facilitation, storytelling, and dialog-based engagement that helps visitors connect their personal experiences to park resources. The intern will also support visitor center operations, provide safety orientations, collect visitor-use data at remote sites, and participate in mentorship, cohort learning, and professional development.

At Kenai Fjords, the intern will support high-traffic visitor centers, rove Exit Glacier trails, produce digital content, and contribute to making the park more open, accessible, and welcoming during a period of increased visitation and America 250 celebrations.

• Participate in a two-week seasonal interpretive training program, including shadowing, coaching, and ACE facilitation practice.
• Work a full-time 5/4/9 schedule, with alternating two- and three-day weekends.
• Develop and lead an original 90-minute guided walk three times per week, supported by coaching, preparation time, and resource mentoring.
• Provide informal interpretation at visitor centers, on trails, and through pop-up programs, ensuring visitors receive engaging, safe, and personalized experiences.
• Deliver wildlife and recreation safety orientations throughout Denali and KEFJ.
• Create interpretive materials such as touch tables, campground programs, or pop-ups on topics of the intern’s choosing.
• Develop a digital interpretive product (e.g., web content, video series, interpretive article) in collaboration with KEFJ’s Digital Lead, receiving CMS training and writing support.
• Publish a digital product for the park website by the end of the internship.
• Build strong mentor–mentee relationships through an Individual Development Plan and regular coaching.
• Mentor youth staff (ages 15–18) and participate in youth cohort activities, including a fjord wildlife tour, resume workshop, and ice hiking experience.
• Produce a final creative project or 15-minute presentation demonstrating personal and professional growth for the Kenai Fjords Youth Symposium.
• Assist with front-desk operations, visitor orientation, and visitor-use data collection at remote contact stations.
• Represent the National Park Service professionally while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment.

• Strong oral communication skills and ability to engage diverse audiences in both formal and informal settings.
• Clear writing ability and comfort producing interpretive content with limited supervision.
• Interest or experience in interpretation, storytelling, education, environmental engagement, or public speaking.
• Ability to research, develop, and deliver structured interpretive programs, including guided walks and talks.
• Willingness to work outdoors in variable weather—including cold, rain, and insects—and maintain safety awareness.
• Ability to give and receive constructive, respectful feedback.
• Comfort with computers, basic digital tools, and learning new platforms such as NPS Content Management Systems.
• Ability to operate a government vehicle (valid…