Interpretation Intern – ONSITE – First State National Historic Park

Start/End Dates:
May 25, 2026 – August 10, 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. Applicants must meet the following additional requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Be between the ages of 18 and 30, or up to 35 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:

First State National Historic Park seeks to expand bilingual services and strengthen relationships with local Latino communities, particularly visitors who frequent the Brandywine Valley picnic area. This unit receives roughly 1,000 visitors per day during peak season, many of whom are Spanish‑speaking. Building on three years of successful LHIP and bilingual park ranger engagement, this internship will advance the park’s outreach, interpretation, and stewardship goals.

• Improve bilingual interpretation and communication to meet the needs of Spanish‑speaking visitors
• Deepen community trust by continuing outreach with Latino‑serving organizations
• Foster a stewardship ethic that encourages care for Brandywine Valley resources

• Provide bilingual (English–Spanish) interpretation and visitor services at First State National Historical Park, with a focus on the Brandywine Valley picnic area
• Engage Spanish‑speaking visitors through interpretation, informal conversations, and visitor orientation in high‑visitation settings
• Develop and deliver bilingual interpretive programs and stewardship‑focused activities
• Conduct outreach and build relationships with local Latino‑serving organizations and community partners
• Support park goals related to outreach, interpretation, and resource stewardship
• Create bilingual written content, including social media posts, event descriptions, and interpretive materials
• Assist with planning and coordinating bilingual programs, events, and outreach activities
• Foster a stewardship ethic among visitors by promoting care for park resources
• Support visitor engagement in outdoor environments, including picnic areas, trails, and public events
• Collaborate with park staff and partners to strengthen bilingual services and community trust

• Major studies relevant to this position include Interpretation, Environmental Education, Public History, Museum Studies, Communications, Public Relations or Marketing, Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnic Studies or Latin American/Latino Studies, Spanish, Translation or Interpretation Studies, Linguistics, or a related field
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (spoken and written), with the ability to translate ideas clearly and accurately for public audiences
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to initiate conversations, listen effectively, and engage visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Writing skills for drafting bilingual content, including social media posts, event descriptions, and interpretive outlines
• Cultural competency and sensitivity, especially when working with Latino communities and multicultural audiences
• Basic research skills, including gathering information from reliable sources and synthesizing it into visitor‑facing content
• Customer‑service mindset, with the ability to provide clear, friendly visitor orientation and respond to questions
• Organizational and time‑management skills to track tasks, meet deliverable deadlines, and support event coordination

• Creativity in designing engaging, bilingual interpretive programs
• Adaptability and problem‑solving skills, especially in outdoor or high‑visitation settings
• Enthusiasm for public service and stewardship
• Comfort working in outdoor environments, including picnic areas, trails, and public events
• Initiative, particularly when creating new programs or outreach materials
• Collaborative mindset essential for working with partners and park staff

• Ability to stand for extended…