Digital Media Interpretation Intern (PLC) – ONSITE – Statue of Liberty National Monument

Start/End Dates: May 26, 2025 – August 9, 2025 (11 weeks)
Compensation: $688 per week
Medical Insurance: Not provided
Application Due: February 7, 2025

The Latino Heritage Internship Program seeks to engage ethnically and racially diverse young professionals in natural resource careers.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
• No personal vehicle is required for this position

Position Description:

We are seeking a motivated and creative Latino Heritage Internship Program (LHIP) intern to join the Division of Interpretation, Education, and Visitor Services at Statue of Liberty National Monument during the peak visitation season. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment at one of the most iconic parks in the country. The intern will contribute to a variety of interpretive programs while gaining valuable skills in public speaking, social media content creation, visitor services, research, and professionalism.

Training and Skill Development:

The intern will participate in both online and in-person training sessions in the field of interpretation. These trainings will introduce NPS interpretive techniques, visitor engagement strategies, and storytelling methods, enabling the intern to assist park rangers and develop and deliver their own interpretive programs at Liberty and/or Ellis Islands. The intern will also gain a comprehensive understanding of the historical significance of both islands, which will guide their program development and engagement with diverse visitor groups.

Local and Nearby Park Visits: 

The intern will have the opportunity to visit nearby national parks and historic sites in the New York City area, such as Paterson Great Falls, Thomas Edison, Morristown, various park units in Manhattan, and Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. These visits will deepen the intern’s understanding of how parks connect diverse perspectives and histories, offering hands-on learning experiences, insights into cultural and historical narratives, and networking opportunities.

Key Responsibilities and OpportunitiesInterpretive Program Development

The intern will assist with ongoing interpretive programs on both islands, including the “Streets…” program and various pop-up activities that highlight immigration history, diversity, and the evolving story of America’s cultural landscape.

Projects

• Social Media: The intern will collaborate with park rangers to create content aligned with service-wide monthly themes and develop a research-based social media series, tentatively titled “Park Pathways,” “Six Degrees of Immigration,” or “Find Our Park.” This project will connect stories from Liberty and Ellis Islands with other NPS units across the country. Media Analysis: Research historical and current immigration media coverage to compare and explore how discourse has evolved over time.
• Pop-Up Activity: Develop an engaging, interactive pop-up program at Ellis Island where visitors guess when immigration-related headlines were written, offering insights into historical and contemporary perspectives on immigration.

Visitor Services

The intern will support visitor services at the Liberty and Ellis Islands information desks, answering questions and providing guidance to thousands of daily visitors from around the world.

Qualifications:  

• Social Media Content Creation: Experience creating engaging content for social media platforms, focusing on storytelling, historical interpretation, or educational outreach.
• Adobe Creative Suite: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to design visually compelling materials such as brochures, digital content, and interpretive resources.
• Adobe Premiere Pro: Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro or similar video editing software to create multimedia content, including short videos or social media clips.
• Research Skills: Ability to conduct thorough research on historical, cultural, and natural resource topics to inform interpretive programs and social media initiatives.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for effectively engaging diverse audiences and contributing to educational programming.
• Camera Equipment & DSLR Use: Proficiency with DSLR cameras and related equipment for high-quality photography and video production, including an understanding of framing, lighting, and editing techniques.
• Bilingual (Preferred): Proficiency in both English and Spanish is highly desirable for creating bilingual content and reaching broader, more diverse audiences.

Skills:

• Strong ability to conduct in-depth research on historical, cultural, and natural resource topics.
• Capability to synthesize information into accessible formats for various audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with diverse audiences.
• Experience in public speaking and delivering presentations.
• Proficiency in using DSLR cameras and related equipment for high-quality photography and video production.
• Understanding of techniques such as framing, lighting, and editing.
• Understanding of and respect for diverse cultural narratives and histories, particularly related to Latino heritage and immigration.
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish to create bilingual content and engage with a broader audience.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting park rangers and collaborating with fellow interns.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing tasks and priorities.
• Innovative thinking to develop engaging interpretive programs and activities.

Interns in this program will receive 480 hours toward Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority. See below for more information about PLC.

Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Authority (PLC)
The Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Authority is a special hiring authority available to qualifying interns. The intern must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old, inclusive, or a veteran up to age 35 and complete 640 hours of work on an appropriate conservation project to be eligible for this hiring authority. Upon successful completion of the PLC project(s), the intern is eligible for two years to be hired non-competitively into a federal seasonal, term, or permanent position. The applicant must apply to a PLC-eligible position advertised on USAJobs.gov and selected off a non-competitive certificate of eligibility. For more information, see DOI Personnel Bulletins 11-02 , 12-13, and 17-03.

EEO Statement

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