| Public Land Name: | Glacier National Park | | Position Title: | Education Specialist / Geologist | | Position ID Number: | 81 | | Location: | West Glacier, MT | | Position Description: | The GeoCorps participant will serve as a front-line park interpreter to the public of the geologic history and resources of Glacier National Park to the public by researching, developing and presenting a range of original interpretive programs including: guided hikes, boat tours, interpretive talks and audio-visual programs. Interpretive programs will focus on the geologic stories of the park and have an emphasis on the impacts of global climate change on the park’s glaciers, water resources and biologic communities and natural processes. The participant will also be responsible for providing informal interpretation of park resources along park trails, overlooks, and other locations; plus staffing park visitor centers providing orientation and information on park resources to visitors.
As a special project, the participant will develop a staff handbook on interpreting geology and climate change in Glacier National Park including references, suggestions/ideas, and a bibliography. At the beginning of the season, the participant will participate in two weeks of interpretive skills, resource, bear safety, and park operations training. Prior to starting this position a government security background clearance will be required. This position is offered through the Geological Society of America's GeoCorps America Program in partnership with the National Park Service’s Geoscientists-in-the-Parks Program. | | Qualifications: | Applicants must have completed at least two years toward an undergraduate degree in the geosciences or earth sciences; graduates who have already received such a degree are also welcome to apply. Experience developing original lesson plans and/or program outlines and teaching or interpreting geology to mixed audiences, both in the classroom and in the field, is greatly preferred. Outstanding oral communications skills and creativity needed. The applicant must be able to work independently in a fast-paced national park environment with high visitation. Demonstrated interest in sedimentary geology, glacial geology and/or global climate change desirable. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Basic first aid and CPR must be obtained before start date. | | Position Dates: | May 28 – August 22; 12 weeks; start/end dates somewhat flexible | | Payment: | $2750; housing provided | | Housing Available: | The park will provide housing at no cost to the participant. Housing may be a shared house, efficiency apartment or dorm room with shared kitchen/bath facilities. Housing is within a five-minute drive or a 15 -minute bike ride to the office. A personal vehicle is not required but is encouraged to fully enjoy everything the park has to offer. | Physical/Natural
Environment: | Glacier National Park located in northwest Montana makes up the core of the “Crown of the Continent” ecosystem and was described by John Muir as “having the best care-killing scenery on the continent.” Old-growth forests, wind-swept prairies, glaciers and glacier-carved scenery, and deep lakes are all part of this spectacular mountain landscape. Plants and animals of the humid Pacific Northwest meet and mingle with those of the Great Plains and northern forests. In the space of a few miles, visitors can travel from lush cedar/hemlock forests through alpine meadows to the edge of the western prairies. With over 700 miles of trails, the park is a hiker’s paradise. Glacier National Park has nearly the same complete complement of wildlife as when it was established in 1910. Threatened and endangered species include the gray wolf, grizzly bear, bald eagle, and bull trout. | | Work Environment: | Work environments include trails, amphitheaters, auditoriums, scenic overlooks, visitor centers and staff offices and require long periods of walking/hiking and standing. Outdoor work is performed regardless of weather at elevations from 3,200 ft to 7,200 ft. Outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant in the park and surrounding National Forests with hiking, climbing, canoeing and kayaking (flat water and whitewater) all nearby. The nearest communities on the west side of the park are Columbia Falls (20 miles) and Kalispell (30 miles) offering all services. On the east side of the park, Browning (30 miles) offers most services. | | # of current Applicants: | 31 |
If you have questions about the application and selection process, please contact Anny Jones. If you have questions about any aspect of the position — description, qualifications, housing, dates — please contact the primary or secondary contact below:
| | PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION | | Contact Name: | Matt Graves | | Title: | Supervisory Park Ranger | | Street Address: | P.O. Box 128,
1 Going to the Sun Road | | City/State/Zip: | West Glacier, MT 59936 | | Phone: | 406-888-7942 | | Email: | matt_graves@nps.gov | | Website: | http://www.nps.gov/glac/ |
| | SECONDARY CONTACT INFORMATION | | Contact Name: | Mark Wagner | | Title: | Supervisory Park Ranger | | Street Address: | P.O. Box 128,
1 Going to the Sun Road | | City/State/Zip: | West Glacier, MT 59936 | | Phone: | 406-732-7757 | | Email: | mark_wagner@nps.gov | | Website: | http://www.nps.gov/glac/ |
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