Environment for the Americas

Start/End Dates: May 25th, 2026 - August 10th, 2026 (11 weeks)
Compensation: $688 per week
Medical Insurance: Not provided
Application Due: March 1st, 2026

The Latino Heritage Internship Program  seeks to engage young professionals in natural resource careers. You must meet the following additional requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. 
• Be between the ages of 18 - 30 years or up to 35 years if a veteran.
• Be willing to undergo a background check upon hiring.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Note: A personal vehicle is required for this position. 

Position Description:
The assigned intern project will focus on organizing the Cape Hatteras National Seashore photographic collection. The task involves sorting photographs by subject matter, rehousing them into archival-safe sleeves and albums, and labeling archival boxes. The project also includes digitization of the Seashore’s slide collection. The goal is to have a well organized and clearly labeled photographic collection that is easily accessible along with digitized slides that are accessible to staff via the park’s shared network drive. Duties may also include work with the archival collections at Fort Raleigh NHS and Wright Brothers National Memorial (NM). The intern may also assist with general research requests, museum housekeeping duties such as environmental monitoring, and archaeological field work.

Responsibilities:

• Organize the Cape Hatteras National Seashore photographic collection by sorting images by subject matter
• Rehouse photographs using archival-safe sleeves, albums, and storage materials
• Label and organize archival boxes to improve long-term accessibility and preservation
• Digitize the park’s photographic slide collection and prepare digital files for staff access via the shared network drive
• Assist with archival work for related park units, including Fort Raleigh NHS and Wright Brothers National Memorial, as needed
• Support general research requests related to museum and archival collections
• Assist with museum housekeeping tasks, including environmental monitoring and collections care
• Participate in archaeological fieldwork and other cultural resource projects as opportunities arise

Qualifications:

• Coursework or major studies relevant to this position: Humanities and Social Sciences, including History, Museum Studies, Archaeology, or a related field
• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills 
• Research and writing skills are beneficial
• Detail-oriented 
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks simultaneously, and the ability to take direction and work in a team environment.  
• Ability to use discretion and professionalism in dealing with sensitive information.

Learning Goals:

The intern will learn foundational archival skills and how to work in a museum environment.  The intern will also experience working for the National Park Service and contribute to the mission of preserving cultural resources for current and future generations.  

About the Site:

The Museum Resource Center is located at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site at the north end of Roanoke Island, which is approximately 13 feet above sea level.  Summer weather is generally hot and humid with temperatures in the 80s to 90s.  Grocery stores are approximately 4 miles away in the town of Manteo.  The Outer Banks Hospital is 11 miles away in Nags Head.  There is a growing Latino population in Manteo and the Outer Banks.

Interns in this program will receive 480 hours towards Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority. See below on information about:

Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Authority (PLC)
The Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Authority is a special hiring authority available to qualifying interns. The intern must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old, inclusive, or a veteran up to age 35 and complete 640 hours of work on an appropriate conservation project to be eligible for this hiring authority. Upon successful completion of the PLC project(s), the intern is eligible for two years to be hired non-competitively into a federal seasonal, term, or permanent position. The applicant must apply to a PLC-eligible position advertised on USAJobs.gov and selected off a non-competitive certificate of eligibility. For more information, see DOI Personnel Bulletins 11-02 , 12-13, and 17-03.

EEO Statement

Environment for the Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.