Seeking enthusiastic student or recent graduate to join the Voyageurs Conservancy and the National Park Service team at Voyageurs National Park in Northern Minnesota!
The primary duty of this Fellow will be to perform the work critical to the basic maintenance and repair of Voyageurs National Park grounds, walkways, exterior structures, campgrounds, buildings, docks, and related utilities.
This position’s work includes custodial work and laborer duties, including practices associated with occupations related to masonry, carpentry, gardening, plumbing, roofing, painting, and other trade work. This Fellowship will give you broad experience in the work of ensuring our public lands are accessible and safe for visitors, and give you experience in the many aspects of caring for our National Park.
Voyageurs Conservancy recognizes the barriers and lack of representation that affects equal access to the outdoors. We believe our parks, and their partners, should strive to make a representative future of public land professionals.
Professional Development
The Fellow will regularly engage in relevant professional development opportunities, and will develop an end-of-term portfolio or communication project that could be shared with future employers.
Stipend and Reimbursement
Voyageurs Conservancy believes stipend reimbursement is necessary to create an accessible Fellowship experience. Stipends are determined by the weeks/hours served. Full-time summer Fellows should anticipate a $1,200/month stipend.
Housing costs (in seasonal government housing) will be covered by Voyageurs National Park, and mileage for driving between seasonal government housing and Voyageurs National Park Headquarters during the internship will be reimbursed.
Qualifications
Required:
- Must possess valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- Skills related to Maintenance duties.
Dates
The Fellowship will last for up to 16 weeks (May or early June – August or September); however, accommodations can be considered dependent on the Fellow’s class schedule. Fellows can expect to work 35-40 hours per week in the field.
Contact Information and Deadline
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send e-mail with a resume and cover letter to Chad Nevalainen at chad_nevalainen@nps.gov by Feb 21st, 2025. Feel free to send questions to the email provided as well.
Further information and details to apply can be found at the link to the position description.