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Community Engagement Intern - ON SITE - Cabrillo National Monument
InternshipOn-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
Not listed
Experience
Not specified
Posted
1 day ago
Skills
volunteer coordinationpublic lands stewardshipconservation careersmicrosoft officevalid driver’s licensebilingual english/spanish
Job Description
Summary: Environment for the Americas is an organization focused on natural resource and conservation careers. They are seeking a Community Engagement Intern to support volunteer program operations, expand community engagement efforts, and contribute to interpretive services at Cabrillo National Monument.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and retention of volunteers across interpretation, education, and resource stewardship
- Update and improve volunteer orientation materials, quick-start guides, and onboarding workflows for clarity, consistency, and inclusivity
- Develop or refine volunteer program SOPs, including communications, scheduling, recognition, and event logistics
- Support volunteer-focused events, including planning, coordination, and post-event documentation
- Help maintain accurate volunteer records, schedules, and communications
- Participate in outreach with universities, youth-serving groups, and community organizations, with emphasis on Latino communities in the San Diego region
- Support at least four outreach activities or partner engagements that promote volunteerism, interpretation, and public stewardship
- Assist with partner-led events and community-facing programs that highlight cultural relevance and local heritage
- Co-develop and deliver interpretive content, including 2–3 community-focused programs or digital products such as social media campaigns
- Provide support during weekend and occasional evening programs or special events
- Create or assist with visual aids, short-form content, or storytelling pieces that enhance public understanding of park resources
Required Qualifications:
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Be between the ages of 18-30 (35 if a veteran)
- Be willing to undergo a background check
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage diverse audiences
- Interest in interpretation, volunteer coordination, public lands stewardship, or conservation careers
- Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment
- Cultural competency and enthusiasm for working with diverse and Latino communities
- Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors; able to assist with occasional weekend/evening events
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
- Valid driver's license preferred for off-site outreach
Required Skills: Volunteer coordination, Public lands stewardship, Conservation careers, Microsoft Office, Valid driver’s license, Bilingual English/Spanish
Benefits: Housing support, Assistance with travel costs to site
Benefits
Housing support
Assistance with travel costs to site