Jobs At Corps / Communications and Public Affairs Assistant – Everglades National Park American Conservation Experience (HQ/Southwest) Communications and Public Affairs Assistant - Everglades National Park JOB DETAILS Actively Recruiting : Yes Position title : Communications and Public Affairs Assistant - Everglades National Park Type of Position : Intern / Individual Placement Town, City, Park, etc : Homestead State / Territory : Florida Benefits : Public Land Corps Hiring Authority Project/Program Focus : Visitor Services American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing rewarding environmental service opportunities for youth, young adults, and emerging professionals of all backgrounds to explore and improve public lands while gaining practical professional experience. POSITION DESCRIPTION Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, is seeking ONE Member to serve as the Communications and Public Affairs Assistant and contribute to public communication projects alongside NPS Staff. Anticipated Start Date: January 22, 2024 (may be flexible for the right candidate) Estimated End Date: January 25, 2025 a 53-week minimum commitment is required This position will be stationed at Everglades National Park and will support both Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks. Everglades National Park protects the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States with more than 1.5 million acres of sawgrass prairies, pine rocklands, hardwood forest, and an extensive mangrove estuary leading to Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park is home to many critically threatened and endangered species including the Florida panther, the American crocodile and the West Indian manatee. The park is also the main source of drinking water for residents of South Florida. The northern section of the park is accessible via Miami or Everglades City, the southern section is accessible through Homestead. Dry Tortugas National Park is located 70 miles west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico. This remote 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known for magnificent Fort Jefferson, picturesque blue waters, superlative coral reefs and marine life, and the vast assortment of bird life that frequents the area. Position Overview: The ACE member will provide support to the Office of Communications and Public Affairs for Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks. The primary role will be managing social media and supporting digital communications for both parks. Following established guidelines, this position will manage, research, create and post content to social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for both Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks. In addition to soliciting ideas from park staff, the Member will research trends and make recommendations to the park teams. The Member will have an opportunity to contribute and build their own digital communication knowledge and skills to enhance and influence the park's public and internal communications. They will gain understanding of agency use of social media for engaging the public and building stewardship for the parks. In addition to gaining knowledge of the National Park Service (NPS) mission, natural and cultural resources of the park, and communications techniques, the Member will have the opportunity to interact with NPS staff from different professions and aspects of the parks. Schedule: Primary work days are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Occasional weekend work may be required. Schedule also allows for some flexibility, especially for enrolled university students. More information regarding expected hours and schedule flexibility will be covered in the interview process. JOB DUTIES CONTACT INFORMATION J-18808-Ljbffr
