NEOGOV · 4 days ago
Interpretive Naturalist Intern (Mount St. Helen's Visitor Center)
Cowlitz County - Castle Rock, WA
Internship
Onsite
InternWashington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering a 2026 Summer Internship at the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center. The role involves assisting with daily operations, educational programming, and customer service while providing hands-on experience in interpretation and environmental education.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist at the Visitor Center front desk: welcoming visitors/schools/tour groups, disseminating information about the local area, directions to nearby attractions, recreational recommendations, answering questions about Mount St. Helens, and pledging in Junior Volcano Explorers
Assist with educational nature programming at the Visitor Center: simple table talks in the plaza with pre-structured materials on Mount St. Helens, roving the Wetland Haven Trail with biofacts/flora + fauna guides, supporting ranger programs for tour groups, and greeting folks outdoors
Design new programs to support the Upper Cowlitz Area: includes two (2) projects. 1. Research, design, and develop a family friendly nature program to offer in the area campgrounds with guidance from supporting staff. 2. Complete an independent project of your choosing that benefits the park/visitors
Assist with daily maintenance of the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center: light cleaning of the building, janitorial services, landscape beautification, and trail work
Qualification
Required
Must be a recent graduate or currently enrolled in a local college and completing a degree in Natural Resource Sciences, Geology, Ecology, History, Education or a related field
Good customer service skills and the ability to speak clearly to large groups of varying age and background
Ability to communicate with fellow staff and follow guidance
Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to provide their own transportation. May be asked to drive parks' vehicles between parks and visitor center sites
Preferred
Interest in interpretation or teaching and expanding communication skills
Has the ability to meet visitor needs efficiently and effectively in a busy Visitor Center and park
Positive attitude and ability to work well with others; being a team player
Good organizational skills and follow-through. Motivated self-starter
Open to sharing ideas and accepting possible peer-review and input
Ability to use Microsoft Office and/or PowerPoint and familiarity with digital platforms
Comfortable and confident using a computer, camera/tripod, and basic office equipment
Arrive on time daily and perform duties in a timely manner
Willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed, required to work most weekends
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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