Education and Interpretation Intern

Join us in San Antonio to work with a team of diverse, fun and forward thinking interpretive rangers! The internship will provide opportunities to learn about all aspects of interpretation, education and visitor services in a busy urban national park.

The education and interpretation intern will work alongside the park’s education coordinator. They will receive training in conducting curriculum-based education programs and will have the opportunity to present programs both in the park and off-site. The intern will assist the education coordinator in researching and developing curriculum-based support materials and activities, such as printed education materials and teacher workshops and orientation. They will assist in the planning, organizing and presentation of teacher workshops. Routine tasks will include scheduling education programs and corresponding with local educators via email and phone.

The intern will have the opportunity to learn about the park’s interpretation operation including working at a busy visitor center in a dynamic urban setting. They will respond to visitor inquiries in person and by phone, have the opportunity to develop and conduct interpretive programs.They will work with interdisciplinary teams to plan and execute special events including the 2019 America the Beautiful coin ceremony and the annual Farm Day event at Mission San Juan. Depending on skills and interests, the intern may assist the Park Ranger for Community Outreach with offsite events and festivals and may also assist the Visual Information Specialist with projects for web and social media use.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, located in the heart of San Antonio, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015. Much of San Antonio can trace its roots to the park’s four missions, which are active Catholic parishes. Over one million visitors from around the world come to experience Spanish Colonial mission life and learn how the Spanish transformed native cultures through language, religion, and a new way of life each year. The missions serve as reminders of how native people adapted and succeeded in their new world, creating the culturally diverse San Antonio of today. Learn more online and visit us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

San Antonio is a dynamic city with endless cultural and recreational opportunities. San Antonio is a large city full of small neighborhoods, hosting endless opportunities for recreational and cultural experiences. Residents enjoy the nearby Hill Country, dramatic canyons, meandering rivers and a short drive to the Gulf Coast. The City is home to numerous concerts, festivals, college and professional sporting events, and a vibrant foodie scene. San Antonio was recently designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Park housing is not available. An abundance of rental housing is available in the San Antonio area. For more information about the area: https://www.visitsanantonio.com/