National Parks Business Plan Initiative
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
Typical application deadline:
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 Funding source home page:
U.S. National Park Service
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.
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.
Fields of Study:
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture
Work to create a business plan for a particular area in the NPS.