Community Engagement Intern - ON SITE - Cabrillo National Monument

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