Description
The National Park Service intends to award a single-source justified cooperative agreement to American Conservation Experience for the Grand Teton ACE NPS Academy Interns project. The project aims to hire 10 interns to serve 12 weeks each and 1 intern to serve 16 weeks, serving in various career paths within the National Park Service, including interpretation, science, visitor and resource protection, and facility maintenance. The interns will work on projects such as trail repair, data collection, and fire effects monitoring. The recipient will be responsible for recruiting and placing interns, providing administrative support and project oversight, and ensuring compliance with safety and minimal impact requirements.
• The project will support the National Park Service's mission to conserve and protect natural and cultural resources.
• The interns will gain valuable work experience and skills in their chosen career paths.
• The project will contribute to the development of a conservation stewardship legacy.
• The recipient will be required to provide regular progress reports and participate in monitoring and evaluation activities.