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Benefits

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Hands-On Experience 

Participants will work in a national park (unless the position is remote) and will gain a deeper understanding of the park's natural resources, management challenges, and priorities through supervision and mentorship from experienced NPS staff.

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Professional Development

Enhance your skills and knowledge in various scientific disciplines by working on projects like data collection and analysis, interpretation, field surveys, and more! Some positions offer professional development opportunities like conference attendance and presenting their SIP research in professional settings. Additionally, all participants are invited to attend monthly virtual training sessions.

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Interdisciplinary Learning

The program encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing participants from different backgrounds and disciplines to work together on projects that address complex conservation and management challenges.

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Contribution to Conservation

Make a meaningful impact by contributing directly to the research, management, and understanding of park conservation efforts to preserve of biodiversity and natural landscapes of national parks.

Providing Meaningful Service

SIPs are also AmeriCorps Members and through this program they can learn and grow while giving back to the community. AmeriCorps Members receive numerous benefits including a living allowance, loan deferment, and upon successful completion of the position, a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award.

Other Benefits

  • Paid experience with relocation allowance, uniform stipend, and opportunities for professional development

  • If available, on-site housing is provided at no cost. If on-site housing is not available, a housing stipend is offered instead

  • Access to four signature Member Resource Groups to ensure a welcoming workforce development experience for all participants

  • Potentially eligible for either the Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority or Direct Hire Authority - Resource Assistant

  • Healthcare insurance (52-week positions only)

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