The position will be a University of Maryland-based, flexible, part-time, paid internship. The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region (NCR), Office of Natural Resources and Science (NRS) Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance (UERLA) is seeking two upper-level undergraduate students with interest in science, teaching, or developing outdoor education programs for scouting groups and other student groups. Additionally, the interns should have access to a computer.
The Science Lesson Plans (In-person & Virtual) Interns will evaluate existing plans and help develop additional plans for 2 park educational programs. Programs will be updated to reflect most recent standards and current relevant scientific data. Interns will create and adapt lesson plans from in-person settings at President’s Park and Great Falls National Parks. The interns will work closely with the Educational Team at Presidents Park and the White House Visitors Center. Other professional development experience for the intern will include networking with NPS staff – volunteer, educational staff and park resource managers. The interns will provide at least one presentation to instruct staff on the best practices for instruction of the updated lessons. Lessons will center on park mission, goals, and engagement priorities at Presidents Park and Great Falls appropriate for scouting groups and other visitors.
We anticipate that the internships will begin in January 2026 and continue through September 2026 with some flexibility. Start and end dates are negotiable. Hours are part-time not more than 20 hours per week. The work can be a combination of in-person and telework with some in-person times to engage with visiting groups. There will be 3 required Saturday workshops.
How to Apply: If interested, provide a current resume with references, transcripts, and letter of interest electronically to Monamma Al-Ahuiyy at Monamma_AL-Ghuiyy@nps.gov. Please use the subject line ‘Science Lesson Plans (In-person & Virtual)’.