Anishinaabek Stories and Lifeways Interpreters

 

It is the Anishinaabe story of the devoted mother bear and her lost cubs from which Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s name is based. This fact alone is testament to the importance of the park’s landscapes and natural resources to the Anishinaabe of northwest lower Michigan and their ancestors.

The park has a goal to further develop partnerships with the region’s Anishinaabe Tribes by involving Anishinaabe youth in developing educational programs related to the Anishinaabek way of life. This project will hire park rangers and interns to be part of the team to help develop this relationship and be a connection to the greater park community.

Park Ranger and Park Guide Positions

To apply for this Student Park Guide and Student Park Ranger position, you must create an account on usajobs.gov. The position will be announced in early January 2023. You will need to apply through usajobs and can find the position by using “SLBE” in the search tab. If you are on our email list, we will contact you directly.

To be added to our email list if you are interested in applying and would like to receive notification when the positions will be announced, or have any questions, please contact Lisa Griebel (e-mail us; 231-326-4726).

Park Guide GS-0099-05 Student Hire
Salary: $16.90 an hour
The length of position, start, and end dates are flexible based on candidates education requirements.
On-site housing might be available

Park Ranger GS-0099-05 Student Hire
Salary: $16.90 an hour
The length of position, start, and end dates are flexible based on candidates education requirements.
On-site housing might be available

Benefits of this position:
Upon completing the student hire position, the student will

• be able to create an educational program for the public using National Park Service (NPS) standards

• have knowledge of a career path within the federal government and be positioned to navigate the federal hiring platform, USAjobs

• have a positive relationship with a mentor who will provide continual support and constructive feedback

• garner professional growth in community bridge building, speaking to diverse audiences, and problem-solving

• have a deeper understanding of the NPS fields of interpretation and education

• have had opportunities to shadow other positions in the park that are of interest to the student

Duties:
The Interpreter of Anishinaabe Stories and Lifeways Park Rangers will work in the park’s division of Interpretation and Education. Please note that in this position "interpreter" means facilitator of opportunities, not the intrepreting of a language. Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is not required for this position.

Build Partnerships: Meet with members of the regional tribes, establish connections and engage tribal youth in park programming.

Social Media/Marketing: Create, manage, and post content on the park’s social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest and Flickr. Find new opportunities for engagement. Create and update website content.

Prepare and present a variety of formal and informal audience-centered experiences specifically about the Anishinaabek culture. programs including guided walks, education programs, evening programs, children's programs, orientation talks and demonstrations to a wide variety of audiences.

Inform visitors about park facilities and resources through roving interpretation.

 

A Note About Federal Job Titles

Please be aware that federal job titles often differ from the same jobs performed in other sectors. Take the time to use keyword searches or see what jobs might be listed under different titles.
For example:

• Water and Wastewater Operators are listed as Utility Systems Operators.

 

Basic Application Tips

Here are just a few tips for submitting your job application in USAJOBS.

• Follow all the "How to Apply" instructions listed under each opportunity.
• Review the "How to create an application" steps on USAJOBS.
• Applications can be created at any time. Create your application ahead of time to be prepared for future job announcements.
• Applying for a maintenance job? Be sure to include the required driver's license materials and document your driving experience.
• Apply as soon as possible. Many opportunities close after a certain number of applications are received.
• When creating your resumé, by sure to include experience that is relevant to the job opportunity and highlights all of the job requirements. This often means your resumé will be multiple pages long.

 

Anishinaabek Stories and Lifeways interns

Anishinaabek Stories and Lifeways interns create and facilitate audience-centered experiences specifically about the Anishinaabek culture. The intern will work with a team of educators to better share Anishinaabek stories and culture by building partnerships, creating educational programs, and social media content creation.
Compensation: $40 per day for meal reimbursement
Housing Potentially Included

To apply for an internship position: Internship Opportunities - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)