Voyageurs National Park Night Sky Field Fellow
Seeking enthusiastic student or recent graduate to join the Voyageurs Conservancy and the National Park Service team at Voyageurs National Park in Northern Minnesota!
The primary duty of this Fellow will be:
To lead and assist with Night Sky programming within Voyageurs National Park.
To create a guide to night sky viewing with education team
To create a guide to light pollution and create a plan for outreach to gateway businesses to the effects of light pollution in relation to quality dark skies.
To assist in development of night sky programming
To assist in volunteer recruitment of local night sky volunteers
To create and test a citizen science night sky meter reading program.
Voyageurs Conservancy recognizes the barriers and lack of representation that affects equal access to the outdoors. We believe our parks, and their partners, should strive to make a representative future of public land professionals.
Professional Development
The Fellow will regularly engage in relevant professional development opportunities, and will develop an end-of-term portfolio or communication project that could be shared with future employers.
Stipend and Reimbursement
Voyageurs Conservancy believes stipend reimbursement is necessary to create an accessible Fellowship experience. Stipends are determined by the weeks/hours served. Full-time summer Fellows should anticipate a $1,000/month stipend.
Housing costs (in seasonal park housing) will be covered by Voyageurs National Park Volunteer Program.
Qualifications
Required:
- Must possess valid driver’s license
- Major in natural resources, environmental education, or related field.
- Must be comfortable working outdoors during the day and after dark in
changing weather and sometimes adverse conditions.
Preferred:
- Night sky education experience
- Telescope experience
Dates
The Fellowship will last for up to 16 weeks (July - August or September); however, accommodations can be considered dependent on the Fellow’s class schedule. Fellows can expect to work 35-40 hours per week in the field.
Contact Information and Deadline
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send cover letter and resume to Mark Miller at mark_miller@nps.gov by May 5th, 2023. Feel free to send questions to Mark at that email address as well.
About Voyageurs Field Fellowship
In response to the landscape of unpaid internships and entry-level positions requiring prior field experience, the Voyageurs Field Fellowship offers paid opportunities and professional development for undergraduate and graduate students. Fellows experience the extraordinary ecosystems and cultural treasures of Voyageurs National Park and represent the next generation of public lands professionals, while acquiring the field experience needed for career advancement. The Fellowship is designed as an opportunity for land stewards at the beginning of their careers to develop crucial experience without taking on financial burden.
This program is jointly managed by the National Park Service and the Voyageurs Conservancy - the official nonprofit partner of the park.
We welcome applicants of all races, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students who qualify for the Federal Pell Grant program are encouraged to apply.