Geoscientists-in-the-Parks - Diversity Internships GeoCorps America™

The National Park Service’s Geoscientists-in-the-Parks Program in collaboration with The Geological Society of America’s GeoCorps America™ Program is pleased to announce Diversity Internships for fiscal year 2012. The principal goal of the Diversity Internships is to stimulate interest in careers in geoscience research and education among groups historically underrepresented in geoscience professions. This facet of the program introduces participants to careers in the federal government and can help create a federal workforce that better reflects the diverse makeup of the U.S. population. There will be 13 diversity internships available for spring/summer 2012 that are open to all diversity applicants (all NPS GeoCorps/GIP positions offered are shown in Table 1, with the Diversity Internships highlighted in green).

The GeoCorps/ Geoscientists-in-the-Parks Program offers paid, short-term geoscience positions in some of the most beautiful natural areas in the U.S., including national parks, national forests, and BLM lands. Three month positions include a $2,750 stipend (higher for certain positions), housing or housing allowance, and travel assistance. Project areas include geology, hydrology, paleontology, mapping, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), energy and minerals management, soils, glaciology, geo-hazards, cave/karst science, coastal geology, education, and interpretation. Interns will gain on-the-ground, practical work experience and job training, and will build connections with federal agency staff that could result in continued employment with the federal agency. For an overview of the GeoCorps America program, see: http://rock.geosociety.org/g_corps/index.htm.

The Application and Selection Process
The application period for spring and summer positions is December 1 to February 1. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line for up to three GeoCorps America positions and an unlimited number of Diversity Internships at: http://rock.geosociety.org/g_corps/apply.htm
• Members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. These groups include, but are not limited to: American Indian or Alaska Native, Black or African-American, Hispanic or Latino, Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and persons with disabilities.
• Although geoscience knowledge and skills are a requirement for most positions, students from other disciplines may also apply, such as chemistry, physics, engineering, geographic information systems, mathematics, computer science, ecology, hydrology, meteorology, social sciences, and humanities. Applicants with backgrounds outside of the geosciences should be aware of each position’s qualifications and apply for positions for which they can meet all of the qualifications.
• Once the application period is closed, GSA performs an initial screening of applications and forwards all qualified / eligible applications to the site supervisors. Applicants will be interviewed by phone by the site supervisors approximately one month after the application period closes and final selections will be based on how well the candidates fit the needs of the project. Selected interns will travel to the site and work.
• The Diversity Internships follow Equal Employment Opportunity principles. Selection of positions will be made solely on the basic of merit and qualifications, without regard to race, sex, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, or any other non-merit factors.

Spring and summer 2012 GeoCorps/Geoscientists-in-the-Parks positions that will be advertised 12/1/11 – 1/31/12. Diversity Internships are shown in green. To apply for these positions go to: http://rock.geosociety.org/g_corps/apply.htm.
PARK / POSITION
1. Antietam National Battlefield (Maryland) – Hydrogeologist
2. Assateague Island National Seashore, Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (Maryland) – Coastal Geologist (Guest Scientist)
3. Assateague Island National Seashore, Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (Maryland) – Coastal Geologist (Diversity Internship)
4. Badlands National Park (South Dakota) – Field Paleontologist
5. Badlands National Park (South Dakota) – Quarry Paleontologist
6. Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah) – Field Paleontologist / Geomorphologist / Geologist
7. Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah) – AstroCorps
8. Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah) – Park Guide / Podcast Developer
9. Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah) – AstroCorps / Park Guide (Diversity Internship)
10. Cape Cod National Seashore, Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (Massachusetts) – Coastal Geologist
11. Cape Cod National Seashore, Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (Massachusetts) – Coastal Geologist (Diversity Internship)
12. Capitol Reef National Park (Utah) – Geology Interpreter / Educator (Diversity Internship)
13. Capitol Reef National Park (Utah) – Geology Interpreter / Educator
14. Catoctin Mountain Park (Maryland) – Geosciences / Soils / GIS Specialist
15. Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (Idaho) – Geologic Assistant
16. Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (Idaho) – Geology Educator
17. Death Valley National Park (California) – Physical Science Technician
18. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (Pennsylvania) – Geologist (Diversity Internship)
19. Denali National Park and Preserve (Alaska) – Geoheritage Education Specialist
20. Denali National Park and Preserve (Alaska) – Geoheritage Education Specialist
21. Denali National Park and Preserve (Alaska) – Paleontologist/GIS Technician
22. Denali National Park and Preserve (Alaska) – Paleontologist/GIS Technician
23. Dinosaur National Monument (Colorado and Utah) – Field Paleontologist
24. Dinosaur National Monument (Colorado and Utah) – Field Paleontologist
25. Dinosaur National Monument (Colorado and Utah) – Information Technology / Paleontologist
26. El Morro and El Malpais NM – Cave Surveyor and Data Manager
27. Fire Island National Seashore and Gateway National Recreation Area (New York) – Geologic / Geomorphic Mapping Technician
28. Florissant Fossil Beds NM (Colorado) – Paleontology / Museum Intern
29. Florissant Fossil Beds NM (Colorado) – Paleontology / Museum Intern
30. Florissant Fossil Beds NM (Colorado) – Paleontology Intern (Diversity Internship)
31. Fossil Butte National Monument (Wyoming) – Public Education Geology /Paleontology
32. Fossil Butte National Monument (Wyoming) – Public Education Geology /Paleontology
33. Fossil Butte National Monument (Wyoming) – Paleontology Technician - Museum Curation (Diversity Internship)
34. Gateway National Recreation Area, Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (New York) – Geology/GIS Specialist
35. Gateway National Recreation Area, Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (New York) – Geology/GIS Specialist