Individual Placement - Education and Interpretation Participant

Position Summary 

The Interpretation and Education intern will support all visitors services including roving, leading guided hikes, posting on social media, assisting with website updates and helping at the front desk. On top of those daily responsibilities, the intern will lead the Open Outdoors for Kids 4th Grade education program titled Sacred Land; Sacred Ocean. They will do outreach to 4th grade teachers, do in-class and in-park visits, and participate in community events that encourage a cleaner island and ocean. This position is funded by grant funds from the National Park Foundation and will be essential to ensuring that all grant funded projects meet their requirements and are engaging to students and visitors.

Hosting Organization

National Park of American Samoa

Location 

Pago Pago, AS

• This position is primarily in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception are available within 30 minutes . Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.
• This position may conduct work in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception are readily accessible. Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.
• This position may conduct work in a front country setting where emergency services are accessible, but may be delayed by 1-2 hours. Access to public transportation at work site is limited or not possible. Cell phone reception is limited, spotty, or not available.

Schedule 

November 2, 2026 - October 2, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Opening and closing the Visitor’s Center

2. Greeting visitors and answering questions

3. Answering phones and responding to voicemails

4. Providing as much information as possible regarding access to the park, hiking trails, and Samoan culture and traditions, etc.

5. Assisting with Digital Media Content development (Facebook and Instagram posts, videos, interpretive materials, etc)

6. Leading Guided hikes

7. Responding to mailed requests for information, brochures, and Jr Ranger books and badges

8. Assisting in the creation of interpretive content for guided hikes and VC visitors

Marginal Duties 

Supporting cruise ship operations; front desk coverage as needed.

Required Qualifications 

High School Graduate

US Citizen

Under 31 years of age

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority. Participants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent or agree to obtain one or be enrolled in an institution of higher education.

Preferred Qualifications 

Driver's license

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

N/A

Compensation  

$760 weekly stipend

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

Personal Vehicle Information

Driving

Driving a motor vehicle for the partner agency/organization is preferred for this position, but not required.

To be able to drive a motor vehicle for the SCA, you must:

• Be able to complete or fulfill all partner driving requirements.

Additional Benefits 

Defensive Driving Training

First Aid/CPR

Interpretive Skills

Wilderness First Aid Training

Wilderness First Responder Training

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.