Minidoka National Historic Site-Interpretation, Education, and Facilities Management Individual Placement

Idaho jobshiringnearme.org Corps – 640 Hours

Individual Placement

National Park Service

Interpretation, education, and Facilities Management

Minidoka National Historic Site – Jerome, ID

16 Weeks: May 11, 2026 – August 31, 2026

position Title: Interpretation, Education, and Facilities Management Individual Placement – 640 HR

Position Summary: The National Park Service is recruiting for two summer Individual Placement at Minidoka National Historic Site (MIIN). The members will serve jointly with the Interpretation and Education team and the Facilities and Management team. The purpose of this position is to supplement the permanent Interpretation, Education, and Facilities Management workforce by assisting in managing the visitor center, welcoming visitors, maintaining facilities, and inviting public engagement with difficult histories.

Northwest Youth Corps (NYC):

Northwest Youth Corps was created in 1984 to offer teenagers and young adults an education-based, work experience modeled after the historic Civilian jobshiringnearme.org Corps of the 1930’s. Today, we serve over 1,000 youth and young adults each year across a four-state region who restore critical habitat, build trails, lead volunteers, educate youth, and respond to local and national disasters.

Minidoka National Historic Site (MIIN):

During World War II, approximately 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry were forcibly removed from their homes and incarcerated without due process of law. Although little remains of the barbed-wire fences and tar-papered barracks, the Minidoka concentration camp once held over 13,000 Japanese Americans in the Idaho desert. Established in 2001, Minidoka National Historic Site preserves their legacy and teaches the importance of civil liberties. More information at www.nps.gov/miin

Duties and Responsibilities: Major duties are related to learning and working alongside personnel in Interpretation and Education (70%) and Facilities Management (30%) teams at Minidoka National Historic Site in Jerome, Idaho. The Individual Placement will communicate with the public about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII; staff the visitor center; maintain trails and facilities; and provide information about MIIN and the National Park Service including recreational opportunities and park regulations. NPS will provide appropriate PPE for tasks assigned in this position.

Specific activities include:

• Staffing visitor center front desk. Tasks include visitor services, gift shop duties, cleaning of center.
• Researching and preserving the natural and cultural resources of MIIN.
• Roving trails, contacting visitors, and build skills to provide guided tours to visitors.
• Conducting routine site custodial and maintenance work. PPE will be provided.
• Developing and collaborating on a digital media project with an Individual Placement cohort.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work outdoors, hike, and assist the public in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground.
• Ability to give direction and talk to the public.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A positive attitude and cultural competency to interpret difficult and traumatic histories.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans).
• U.S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident.
• Must pass a background/driver check.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of US History or College level coursework in the humanities or English.
• Experience in presenting informational or educational talks to the public.
• Basic understanding of cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Attention to details, time management skills, and ability to work independently; self-motivated to complete tasks and problem solve.

Duty Location:

Duties are performed at Minidoka National Historic Site in Jerome, ID. Individual Placement s will be required to make their own housing arrangements in the local southern Idaho area. Housing fund may be available upon request.

Terms of Employment:

• Individual Placement will complete the 16-week program from the early May to early August. The member will average 40 hours of labor per week, minus holidays.
• The Individual Placement schedule will be Wednesday – Sunday (9a-5p). Friday, Saturday, and Sunday availability is a must – July 8th – 12th weekend will be a mandatory work weekend.
• Individual Placement will work 2 days with Facilities Management and 3 days with Interpretation and Education during the work week.
• The Individual Placement will use computer programs such as word processing software to complete tasks. Laptop will not be provided.
• The Individual Placement are responsible for providing their own housing and food. Personal transportation needed.

Program Benefits:

• $8,960 total living allowance, prorated monthly.
• Hours may count towards earning Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority. (PLC Personnel Bulletin 21-09)
• While housing is not provided, a $3,000 housing assistance fund may be available upon request.
• Opportunity of working alongside government employees tasked with preserving and maintaining important cultural and historic sites.
• Exposure to working at a historic site and an opportunity to gain knowledge of the basic principles and laws that guide historic preservation, decisions, and actions. Numerous preservation projects scheduled for 2026.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 – First Consideration: February 28, 2026
• Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.
• Type of position: Individual Placement
• Service Dates: May 11, 2026 – August 31, 2026
• Length of Term: 16 Weeks (minimum of 640 hours)

If you have questions about the position, please reach out to the Chief of Interpretation and Education, Lisa Olsen at lisa_olsen@nps.gov. If you have other questions, please reach out to Northwest Youth Corps Interns Department at interns@nwyouthcorps.org or 541-654-4704.

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).