The posting
Position Summary
The Interpretation and Education intern will support all visitors services including roving, leading guided hikes, posting on social media, assisting with website updates and helping at the front desk. On top of those daily responsibilities, the intern will lead the Open Outdoors for Kids 4th Grade education program titled Sacred Land; Sacred Ocean. They will do outreach to 4th grade teachers, do in-class and in-park visits, and participate in community events that encourage a cleaner island and ocean. This position is funded by grant funds from the National Park Foundation and will be essential to ensuring that all grant funded projects meet their requirements and are engaging to students and visitors.
Hosting Organization
National Park of American Samoa
Location
Pago Pago, AS
- This position is primarily in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception are available within 30 minutes . Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.
- This position may conduct work in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception are readily accessible. Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.
- This position may conduct work in a front country setting where emergency services are accessible, but may be delayed by 1-2 hours. Access to public transportation at work site is limited or not possible. Cell phone reception is limited, spotty, or not available.
Schedule
December 7, 2026 - November 6, 2027
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Opening and closing the Visitor’s Center
2. Greeting visitors and answering questions
3. Answering phones and responding to voicemails
4. Providing as much information as possible regarding access to the park, hiking trails, and Samoan culture and traditions, etc.
5. Assisting with Digital Media Content development (Facebook and Instagram posts, videos, interpretive materials, etc)
6. Leading Guided hikes
7. Responding to mailed requests for information, brochures, and Jr Ranger books and badges
8. Assisting in the creation of interpretive content for guided hikes and VC visitors
Marginal Duties
Supporting cruise ship operations; front desk coverage as needed.
Required Qualifications
High School Graduate
US Citizen
Under 31 years of age
This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority. Participants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent or agree to obtain one or be enrolled in an institution of higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
Driver's license
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
N/A
Compensation
$760 weekly stipend
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Driving
Driving a motor vehicle for the partner agency/organization is preferred for this position, but not required.
To be able to drive a motor vehicle for the SCA, you must:
- Be able to complete or fulfill all partner driving requirements.
Additional Benefits
Defensive Driving Training
First Aid/CPR
Interpretive Skills
Wilderness First Aid Training
Wilderness First Responder Training
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
Equal Opportunity Statement
The SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.
