Northwest Youth Corps - Mount Rainier National Park

Individual Placement- 720 HR

Longmire Visitors Center and Paradise Area

Mount Rainier National Park, WA

Position Title: Volunteer Program Assistant Individual Placement- 720 HR

Position Summary:

Mount Rainier National Park is recruiting one 18-week (720-hr) Individual Placement beginning May/ June 2026 to help manage a vibrant and diverse volunteer program that works with almost 2,000 people every year on projects ranging from meadow patrol and citizen science to trail maintenance and revegetation. The Individual Placement will divide their time between correspondence, scheduling, and administration, and coordinating one of the park's major volunteer programs two days a week. They will receive training in volunteer program management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

30% Volunteer Outreach and Data Logistics

Maintain volunteer program records, including Volunteer Agreements, the Volunteer Database, records of hours, and volunteer applications; and serve as a primary point of contact for volunteers scheduling days of service with the Meadow Rover program and reservations in the volunteer program's Stewardship Campground.

20% Volunteer Coordination and Placements

Assist the full-time Volunteer Program Manager and seasonal Volunteer-in-Parks Assistant in the day-to-day operation of the volunteer program. Correspond with potential volunteers and volunteer groups and work with park supervisors to match them up with potential volunteer projects; maintain and distribute supplies, such as volunteer uniforms; visit volunteer groups in the field to welcome them and document their work with photographs and videos; and post about ongoing volunteer activities on social media.

40% Direct Volunteer Orientation Services

Serve as the backup coordinator of the Meadow Rover volunteer program at Paradise on the primary Meadow Rover Coordinator's days off, two or three days a week. Check volunteers into service at the beginning of their day, assign them a radio, fill them in on current events, monitor their progress by radio throughout the day, and check them out of service at the end of the day. Assist with training throughout the season. 10% Formal Training

The member will receive training in volunteer program management, both in general and specifically as it applies to Mount Rainier and its activities. The member will also participate in resource-oriented sections of seasonal interpretive training.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work in an office setting doing computer-based tasks two or three full days a week.
• A positive attitude and ability to work with people of many different backgrounds.
• Ability to quickly learn a complex program and assist in its implementation, with supervision.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Reliability and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to provide leadership to volunteers.
• Willingness to submit to a government background check.
• Current driver's license and clean driving record.
• S. citizen or lawful, permanent resident
• Must pass a driver's background check
• High school diploma/ GED

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience and skill with Microsoft software including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience working with volunteers or coordinating activities.
• Ability to work out of doors in all kinds of weather at an elevation of 5,400 feet. Ability to hike several miles in rough terrain.

Duty Location:

Duties are divided between offices at Longmire and Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. The Paradise location may also include frequent work in the field on local trails.

Terms of Employment:

One Individual Placement will complete an 18-week term of service, starting May through September. The individual placement must complete a minimum of 720 service hours by the end of their term. The Individual Placement is responsible for providing their own housing and food. Personal transportation is needed.

Program Benefits:

$10,800 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis throughout the 18 weeks. Health care coverage offered, workers compensation, and FICA/Medicare. The living allowance is taxable

Application Instructions

Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received. Interviews will be held in person or via Microsoft Teams

Type of position: Volunteer Program Assistant Individual Placement

Position Dates: May/ June 2026 – September 2026

Length of Position: 18-Weeks

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at: https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships

Please select "Mount Rainer National Park - Volunteer Program Assistant Individual Placement-" when applying.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Department at interns@nwyouthcorps.org, or Mount Rainier National Park Volunteer Program Manager Kevin Bacher at kevin_bacher@nps.gov.

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).