Job Qualifications:

Must be a library student enrolled in an ALA-accredited library school program who has completed at least one semester (9-course units) of the library program.  Students who have graduated with their MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program within 12 months of the internship start date are also encouraged to apply.

·         Meticulous attention to detail.

·         Working knowledge of basic computer software such as Microsoft and Adobe.

·         Ability to work both within a group and with minimal supervision

·         Eagerness to help public patrons and researchers

·         Willingness to work in an occasionally busy environment

Job benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO); Affordable Park Housing Available

Physical Demands / Work Environment: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. The position requires sitting, computer work, and repetitive movements.

Application Email: waso_cr-intern@nps.gov

Application Address: Physical Address: 20 Old Yellowstone Trail, Gardiner, MT, 59030 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 168, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190

Job Description

The National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE)’s Internship Program is a partnership with the National Park Service and other Federal agencies with cultural resource protection and public land management responsibilities. The purpose is to accomplish needed and important work on federally protected lands while providing program participants with professional experience in their chosen fields. Interns work under the guidance of agency staff who are subject area experts to carry out the mission of the park.

To be eligible, applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old (or 35 if a veteran) when starting the internship, a post-secondary student (certificate program, 2-year, 4-year, or graduate level), or a recent graduate (within the past 12 months at the time of application), and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.  

The Yellowstone Research Library works closely with the Yellowstone Museum and Archives collections.  The library has a backlog of thousands of items to be cataloged and is currently engaged in digitization efforts.  The intern will be an integral member of the library team and will help staff the research desk, answer patron questions both in person and remotely, and execute daily circulation duties.  They will engage in original cataloging of the library’s backlog using RDA standards. Work also may include scanning, editing, and metadata completion. The intern will also help conduct public tours of the building and drive a government vehicle around Yellowstone for the monthly summer bookmobile. Travel stipend provided. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position for 10 weeks. Low cost park housing is available for the successful candidate.

This position is currently funded for 400 hours. A background security investigation may be required before the start date. All NCPE internships accrue 4 hours of PTO for every 80 hours worked.

Qualified NCPE interns who complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate.  Once earned, the PLC certificate can be used to apply for eligible Federal permanent, temporary, or term positions. Visit https://preservenet.org/ncpe-internships/ for details about this benefit. Successful completion of the internship does not guarantee Federal employment.