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Form of workProject Title:
Urban and Community Planner, National Park Service RTCA Team
Special Focus on Latino Communities in the Midwest Region
Project Type:
Fellowship: Planning, Design and Research on a National Park Service RTCA Team
Duration:
52 weeks (12 months) - Start date January 8, 2024
Location:
Remote – Supervisor will be in Omaha, Nebraska
Housing:
Must be secured by the intern/fellow.
Project Background:
Intern will be working on a diverse team of National Park Service Planners and Landscape Architects to improve access to nature and recreation for all types of communities. These communities will be in Urban areas, Rural areas and working with Indigenous Tribes across the Midwest. A special emphasis will be marketing and developing projects working in Latino Communities. The Intern will travel to project areas and work directly with Latino Communities. The Intern will develop recreation solutions including: Trails, Alternative Transportation, New Park Areas, River and Lake Access. Intern will be exposed to working with internal and external National Park Service Programs. Intern will work closely with marketing experts to communicate and develop projects in Latino Communities. Intern can produce maps and drawings of conceptual solutions, with National Park Service professionals, and the local communities.
Project Duties:
25% Marketing and Project Development: Latino Communities
25% Planning and Conceptual Design: Develops on-the-ground Solutions
25% Natural Resource and Recreation Research related to New Projects in Latino Communities
25% Assisting Full Time Community Planners on National Park Service Projects
Fellows will work and communicate with a Hispanic Access Program Associate during their fellowship. Fellows will be expected to participate in scheduled conference calls, webinars, and meetings conducted throughout their term. Fellows will capture photos and/or videos for reporting purposes and submit 3-5 blog posts highlighting their experience and development.
Desired Qualifications:
Course work or Experience in:
Special Focus on Latino Communities in the Midwest Region
Project Type:
Fellowship: Planning, Design and Research on a National Park Service RTCA Team
Duration:
52 weeks (12 months) - Start date January 8, 2024
Location:
Remote – Supervisor will be in Omaha, Nebraska
Housing:
Must be secured by the intern/fellow.
Project Background:
Intern will be working on a diverse team of National Park Service Planners and Landscape Architects to improve access to nature and recreation for all types of communities. These communities will be in Urban areas, Rural areas and working with Indigenous Tribes across the Midwest. A special emphasis will be marketing and developing projects working in Latino Communities. The Intern will travel to project areas and work directly with Latino Communities. The Intern will develop recreation solutions including: Trails, Alternative Transportation, New Park Areas, River and Lake Access. Intern will be exposed to working with internal and external National Park Service Programs. Intern will work closely with marketing experts to communicate and develop projects in Latino Communities. Intern can produce maps and drawings of conceptual solutions, with National Park Service professionals, and the local communities.
Project Duties:
25% Marketing and Project Development: Latino Communities
25% Planning and Conceptual Design: Develops on-the-ground Solutions
25% Natural Resource and Recreation Research related to New Projects in Latino Communities
25% Assisting Full Time Community Planners on National Park Service Projects
Fellows will work and communicate with a Hispanic Access Program Associate during their fellowship. Fellows will be expected to participate in scheduled conference calls, webinars, and meetings conducted throughout their term. Fellows will capture photos and/or videos for reporting purposes and submit 3-5 blog posts highlighting their experience and development.
Desired Qualifications:
Course work or Experience in:
- Urban Planning
- Community Organizing and Community Planning
- Landscape Architecture
- Transportation Planning
- High Graphic and Drawing Skills – GIS
- Natural Resource Planning
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Good communication and teamwork skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Age restriction not applicable to the general application, but is applicable in qualifying for the DHA: Age under 30 y.o. (or up to 35 for veterans).
Course work or Experience in:
- Urban Planning
- Community Organizing and Community Planning
- Landscape Architecture
- Transportation Planning
- High Graphic and Drawing Skills – GIS
- Natural Resource Planning
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- US citizenship or permanent residency. Interns must undergo a government background check if selected.
Working Conditions:
- Work is mostly remote in a home office
- Work trips to Community projects in Midwest (paid for by Fellowship): Includes Urban areas, and, remote Nature Resource Areas
- Work trips to Regional and National Team Meetings
Stipend + Benefits:
- A biweekly stipend of $15/hr based on a 40-hour workweek
- $700 monthly housing stipend
- Health insurance coverage
- Funds available to support professional development opportunities that align with role and goals (training, conference, etc.)
- Direct Hire Authority/Public Land Corp Eligibility – after completing 960 hours, DHA/PLC status provides special non-competitive hiring status when applying for certain federal positions.
Application:
Hispanic Access Foundation (Hispanic Access) is managing the recruitment for these positions. All applications should be submitted through Hispanic Access' MANO Project application page. A resume and two references will be required for submission. Your application or resume should include professional and educational experience, along with any awards, technical skills or volunteer activities. Application questions or issues may be directed to Crystal Strong, crystal@hispanicaccess.org.
Applications for this position are due on Sunday, December 10, 2023 11:59 pm. Video interviews to shortly follow.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement:
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process should contact Hispanic Access Foundation directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Org Mission:
The National Park Service – Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program (NPS-RTCA) supports locally-led conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the United States. NPS-RTCA assists communities and public land managers in developing or restoring parks, conservation areas, rivers, and wildlife habitats, as well as creating outdoor recreation opportunities and programs that engage future generations in the outdoors.
NPS-RTCA does not provide financial assistance or monetary grants. As a collaborative partner, we provide professional services to help you achieve your conservation and outdoor recreation project vision. Through an application process, community groups, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, national parks, and local, state and federal agencies can apply for NPS-RTCA technical assistance.
Hispanic Access Foundation Mission:
Hispanic Access Foundation (Hispanic Access) is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization that connects Latinos and People of Color to partners and opportunities improving lives and creating an equitable society. Hispanic Access’s vision is that all Hispanics throughout the U.S. enjoy good physical health, a healthy natural environment, a quality education, economic success and civic engagement in their communities with the sum improving the future of America.
Hispanic Access Foundation (Hispanic Access) is managing the recruitment for these positions. All applications should be submitted through Hispanic Access' MANO Project application page. A resume and two references will be required for submission. Your application or resume should include professional and educational experience, along with any awards, technical skills or volunteer activities. Application questions or issues may be directed to Crystal Strong, crystal@hispanicaccess.org.
Applications for this position are due on Sunday, December 10, 2023 11:59 pm. Video interviews to shortly follow.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement:
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process should contact Hispanic Access Foundation directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Org Mission:
The National Park Service – Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program (NPS-RTCA) supports locally-led conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the United States. NPS-RTCA assists communities and public land managers in developing or restoring parks, conservation areas, rivers, and wildlife habitats, as well as creating outdoor recreation opportunities and programs that engage future generations in the outdoors.
NPS-RTCA does not provide financial assistance or monetary grants. As a collaborative partner, we provide professional services to help you achieve your conservation and outdoor recreation project vision. Through an application process, community groups, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, national parks, and local, state and federal agencies can apply for NPS-RTCA technical assistance.
Hispanic Access Foundation Mission:
Hispanic Access Foundation (Hispanic Access) is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization that connects Latinos and People of Color to partners and opportunities improving lives and creating an equitable society. Hispanic Access’s vision is that all Hispanics throughout the U.S. enjoy good physical health, a healthy natural environment, a quality education, economic success and civic engagement in their communities with the sum improving the future of America.
