National Parks Business Plan Initiative

Typical application deadline: 
January
Contact Name: 
Follow this link to contact via email: http://www.nps.gov/PWR/sendmail.htm?o=3197%28A%29%5F%23D%2B21MP%2E%2F%5DP%3EXXT%2624%20%20%20%0A&r=/aboutus/consultinginternship.htm
Page last updated: 
10/14/2010
Application Deadline: 
January 11, 2011
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 
  • US citizen or permanent resident
  • At least two years of professional work experience
  • Excellent time management/project management and analytical skills
  • Superb oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
  • Flexible work style and ability to work in a team
  • Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the National Park Service
  • Availability for all program dates (June 4 – August 19, 2011)
  • A valid US driver’s license
  • Consulting, government or nonprofit experience preferred
  • Keywords: 
    Business/Industry
    Conservation Biology
    Economics
    General support
    Green development
    Natural Resource Management
    People
    Policy
    Research/field research
    Social sciences
    Sustainability/Sustainable Development
    Systems Thinking/Complexity Science
    Amount: 
    $725 weekly stipend, housing, office space, travel
    Funding Abstract: 

    National Parks Business Plan and Consulting Interns (summer consultants) promote the long-term health of our national parks by developing and improving financial planning and management tools at the park or program level. Up to 15 summer consultants are selected from top graduate schools of business, public policy, environmental management, and related fields to work as two- or three-person teams at national parks across the country.

    Type of Funding: 
    Fellowship
    Funding Comments: 

    Work to create a business plan for a particular area in the NPS.

    Application Process and Required Materials: 

    Your application must include the following:

    • Cover letter
    • Resume
    • Writing sample
    • Names and contact information for at least two references

    Writing samples should be two to five pages and may be from any area of work. Applicant must be the primary author of the document. Writing samples have included graduate admissions essays, policy memos, and case studies.

    Please be aware that references may be contacted after interviews without prior notification from the NPS Business Management Group. Please inform your references that they may be contacted after the interview.

    Fund Usage: 
    Stiped/salary, travel