Are you interested in getting paid to gain experience in environmental education and build community in conservation with opportunities to work in Big Thicket National Preserve?

Big Thicket National Preserve is seeking three Educational Interns to develop and present new curriculum-based classroom programs to the 1 st – 5 th grade students of Southeast Texas. Interns will also lead existing field trips in the country’s first National Preserve, work in Big Thicket’s visitor center, and experience numerous career development opportunities. This internship is a great fit for anyone pursuing a career in environmental education, elementary teaching, or the National Park Service!

Applicants must be 18-30 years old. A background in curriculum-based lesson planning is preferred but not required. Recent graduates encouraged to apply!

Big Thicket National Preserve is a part of the National Park Service and is located in Southeast Texas, near the city of Beaumont and 75 miles northeast of Houston. Over a dozen separate land and water units make up the preserve, considered to be one of the most biodiverse areas in the United States.

Location: Kountze, TX – Big Thicket National Preserve

This is a full-time seasonal term-based AmeriCorps Individual Placement position working outdoors that specifically focuses on individuals pursuing a career in environmental education, elementary teaching, or the National Park Service. The Texas Conservation Corps is a Program of American YouthWorks.

APPLICATIONS DUE ON OUR WEBSITE: ASAP! Priority due date is before October 31, 2024 by 11:59pm CST

COMPENSATION (Monthly Living Allowance):

• $2,720 per month ($1,360 biweekly)

AMERICORPS TERM LENGTHS

Kountze, TX (675 hour)

• January 13, 2025 – June 6, 2025

BENEFITS

• Monthly Living Allowance: to cover basic expenses during your service term
• Medical Health Insurance: Provided at no cost to participants by The Corps Network (TCN), eligible members can opt-in OR opt-out
• Personal and Professional Growth
• Technical and Fundamental skills training
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs
• Student Loan Forbearance: For eligible student loans, temporarily postpone payments during your term of service.
• Opportunity to network and build connections with partnering agencies: Including US Forest Service, Texas Forest Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife, National Park Service, and more!
• Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Eligibility status for jobs on Federal Lands
• Housing: Included!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Heavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 35-50* pounds (*depending on crew type)
• Walking and working on steep or uneven terrain

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Between the ages of 18-30
• US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
• Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC)
• View more qualifications on our website by clicking here!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• This internship is a great fit for anyone pursuing a career in environmental education, elementary teaching, or the National Park Service!
• A background in curriculum-based lesson planning is preferred but not required.
• Effective in diverse community settings
• Strong commitment to completing an entire term of service with a desire to serve the community and the environment
• Adaptability and flexibility with project tasks during service hours
• Desire to learn, grow and challenge yourself
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply!

American YouthWorks’ and AmeriCorps Non-Discrimination Policies

This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information and military service.