Internships WY State Parks & Historic Sites 2026-00385

Description And FunctionsOpen Until FilledGeneral DescriptionThis is a statewide opportunity for five seasonal internships with State Parks, Historic Sites, or internships for Law Enforcement. Successful candidates will have an opportunity to work in a state park or historic site and receive experience while learning from professional staff. The seasonal employment period is typically from mid-May to mid-September. Some seasonal positions may begin earlier in the year and/or extend longer into the fall. The actual length of employment depends on the work location and the type of job performed.Re-create Yourself With An Inspiring Career In Wyoming's Outdoors! Explore The Many Possibilities With Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, And Outdoor Recreation. Watch Our State Park Recruitment Video HereHuman Resource Contact: Ashley Bray / ashley.bray@wyo.gov / (307)777-3631Essential FunctionsThe listed functions for Visitor Services, Maintenance, Interpretation, and Law Enforcement are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level. Internships are aimed at undergraduates. Internships are 130-hour, 4-week programs that take place throughout the summer season. The hours are not required to be consecutive and are not required to be at the same site.Visitor Services Associate – Fee Collector $12 - $16/hour:Greet visitors, collect admission fees, and provide excellent customer service.Answer visitor questions and provide pertinent information about the site, including interpretation and orientation of facilities and local points of interest.Handle monetary transactions, which include fee collection and gift shop sales.Responsible for cash register reconciliation.Responsible for restocking gift shop shelves and tracking inventory.Answer a multi-line telephone system transferring calls to appropriate personnel.Assist with general administrative duties, reports, and data entry.Perform opening and closing duties, as well as cleaning and maintenance as needed.Provide janitorial services in the building and will assist the Fee Supervisor with special projects and events.Assist sites with special projects and events.Maintenance $12 - $16/hour:Perform routine building, grounds, and landscape maintenance, minor carpentry repairs, painting, and mowing.Assist staff in the construction, installation, maintenance, renovation of grounds and buildings, and preventive maintenance.Clean and service restrooms, shelters, and buildings, and remove litter from grounds, parking lots, and other public areas.Operate and/or drive a variety of vehicles, including light, and heavy equipment.Operate various maintenance equipment, such as mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and other equipment required in daily operations. Utilize various hand and power tools.Follow proper handling and safety procedures involving cleaning chemicals and fuel products encountered in daily operations, including proper Personal Protective Equipment usage.Provide excellent customer service. May interact with the visiting public, answering basic questions.Assist sites with special projects and events.Interpretation $12 - $16/hour:Greet visitors and provide excellent customer service.Answer visitor questions and provide pertinent information about the site, including interpretation and orientation of facilities and local points of interest.Develop and execute interpretive programs for the district, such as natural resource programs, cultural resource programs, recreation programs, and youth programs.Assist with special projects and events.Assist in creating social media, outreach, and other non-personal content.Responsible for administrating, restocking, and tracking program inventory.Assist with general administrative duties, reports, and data entry.Perform opening and closing duties and janitorial services and maintenance as needed.Re-create Yourself With An Inspiring Career In Wyoming's Outdoors! Explore The Many Possibilities With Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, And Outdoor Recreation. Watch Our Park Ranger Recruitment Video HerePark Ranger $15 - $18/hour:A seasonal park ranger internship with an option for additional years. Summers only. Aimed at Freshmen to Seniors studying in Natural Resources, Wildlife Biology, or Criminal Justice programs.The Ranger First PhilosophyVisitor EducationVisitor ContactsVisitor SafetyNatural Resource ProtectionPark Law EnforcementPark ManagementRevenue and User Fee CollectionWorking relationships with other park staff.Park Ranger Staffing ModelsPrinciples of Search and RescueAdministrative duties related to park operations and park law enforcement.Park Patrol TechniquesQualificationsPREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:Preference will be given to students enrolled in the fields of Natural Resources, Wildlife Biology, Criminal Justice, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Hospitality, History, Museum Studies, or other related fields.Any student currently enrolled in and attending an institution of higher education who meets the Agency Requirements listed is eligible to apply to the Internship Program. This includes vocational-technical programs, as well as undergraduate and graduate programs.State Park Internship Learning Plan (Undergraduate-130 hours) - 4 weeks40 hours of learning maintenance, including water/wastewater systems, equipment operation, maintenance scheduling, building inspections, trail maintenance, and site maintenance.40 hours assisting in operational tasks.Customer service, accounting procedures, point of sale, traffic counters, fees and fee reports, concessions, and staff scheduling.10 hours of ride-along experience with law enforcement rangers, customer service, the scope of the job, public safety, and resource protection.20 hours shadowing the site superintendent in the areas of budgeting, project management, human resources, contracts and procurement, planning, and resource management.20 hours assisting the Interpretive Ranger, assisting with planning, marketing, and implementing at least two public interpretive programs.The capstone project is to be determined. Subjects could include reservation statistic reports, public surveys, interpretive signage, wayfinding plans, and/or area natural resource surveys. The capstone can be a small park project during seasonal work, OR a larger capstone project on your own depending on internship credit hours established.Hours are not required to be consecutive and are not required to be at the same site.State Historic Site Internship Learning Plan (Undergraduate-130 hours)- 4 weeks20 hours of learning site preservation and maintenance to include historic structure maintenance, modern building mechanics and preservation practice, building inspections, and grounds maintenance.20 hours learning operational tasks, customer service, accounting procedures, point of sale, traffic counters, fees and fee reports, gift shops, and staff scheduling.40 hours of event planning, interpretive programs, and exhibit planning. Creating programs, planning events, marketing, exhibit planning, interpretive signage, and program execution.20 hours shadowing the site superintendent in the areas of budgeting, project management, human resources, contracts and procurement, planning, and resource management.30 hours learning collections management to include cataloging, inventory procedures, and database management. The capstone project is to be determined. Subjects could include a collecting plan, collections inventory, exhibit plan, and/or interpretive plan. The Capstone can be a small park project during seasonal work, OR a larger capstone project on your own, depending on internship credit hours established.Hours are not required to be consecutive and are not required to be at the same site.State Park Ranger Internship Learning Plan (Undergraduate-130 hours)- 4 weeks40 hours of ranger patrol shifts10 hours of customer service in natural resources8 hours of Ranger First philosophy8 hours of customer service8 hours of park revenue and user fee collection8 hours shadowing the site superintendent in the areas of budgeting, project management, human resources, contracts and procurement, planning, and resource management.8 hours assisting the Interpretive Ranger with planning, marketing, and implementing at least two public interpretive programs40 hours of skills training, self-defense, O.C. spray, incident command, report writing, boating patrol techniques, search and rescue, and other ranger-related skills.Hours are required to be consecutiveKnowledgeMust have excellent customer service skillsMinimum QualificationsNone - See "Preferences"Necessary Special RequirementsPhysical Working ConditionsMust work outdoors in all weather conditionsNotesFLSA: Non-ExemptWyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.Housing may be provided.Supplemental InformationClick here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfmThe State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.Non Benefit Position01(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)High School Diploma/GED/or EquivalentSome college Coursework, No Degree ReceivedAssociate's DegreeAssociate's Degree and additional courseworkBachelor's DegreeBachelor's Degree and additional courseworkMaster's DegreeMaster's Degree and additional courseworkDoctorate DegreeDoctorate Degree and additional courseworkNone of the Above02(Intern) Are you currently enrolled in and attending an institution of higher education?YesNo03Please check all fields of study you are enrolled in.Natural ResourcesWildlife BiologyCriminal JusticeOutdoor RecreationTourismHospitalityHistoryMuseum StudiesOther Related FieldsNone04If you selected Other Related Fields, please tell us what fields of study you are enrolled in.05Which Internship(s) are you applying for?State ParksState Historic SitesState Park Ranger06Do you have a preference for the area you want to work? Mark all that apply.AnySoutheast WyomingNortheast WyomingCentral WyomingSouthwest WyomingNorthwest Wyoming07(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyomingIndeedLinkedInZip RecruiterWyoming Workforce CenterOther job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)Newspaper/Newsletter AdvertisementCareer FairHuman Resources DivisionFriend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)Current State EmployeeOther08(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.09(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.10(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.YesNoI am not a veteran11(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.Current State EmployeeVeteran - DD214 AttachedDisabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination AttachedSurviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit AttachedNone of the above12 Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.YesNo Required Question