National Park Service

Cartographer Technician Trainee

July 2017 • Lincoln, NE

What I liked

I like the open office environment of NPS. It is relaxed and inviting. Everyone I work with is at the top of their respective fields. Many years of experience here

What I wish was different

I was told in the application and interview process that I would be doing something different than I ended up doing. I was supposed to be doing mostly GIS specific work. I am more or less doing media content creation instead, using Photoshop and Illustrator more than I use ArcGIS

Advice

Everyday will be different and be prepared to learn skills that you didn't know you would immediately use.

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Invasive Plant Intern

May - August 2017 • Empire, MI

What I liked

The amount of experience I got was phenomenal. The Park Service does a great job of giving interns every opportunity to learn that they can. The work environment, and not just the gorgeous landscape, was absolutely amazing; I couldn't have asked for better coworkers and housemates. Plus, that whole section of Michigan is amazing and there is always something to do outside of work!

What I wish was different

I wish I would've gotten a little bit more information on what my job actually entailed before going into the internship. It was a lot of very physically demanding labor - which was fine - I was just expecting a lot more research based and surveying work.

Advice

My advice would be to take every opportunity you can to explore all of the departments of the park that you are interested in. As long as you talk to your supervisors, they will be more than happy to get you all of the experiences you want out of the internship. My one regret is never going out with the Plover crew!

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Latino Heritage Intern

June - August 2018 • Homestead National Monument, NE

What I liked

I liked learning how national parks opperate and about the different career opportunities.

What I wish was different

Nothing. It was an incredible experience .

Advice

No two days at a national park are the same, so you have to be ready for everything.

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Tool Booth Operater

June - August 2018 • Page, AZ

What I liked

Interacting with people from all around the world.

What I wish was different

Nothing was a great job.

Advice

No matter what kind of job you have, or if its in the heat or AC, stay hydrated.

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trail dog

May - August 2018 • Crater Lake, OR

What I liked

Being outside.

What I wish was different

Advice

It's hard work, but fun.

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Beach Lifeguard

June - August 2018 • Eastham, MA

What I liked

It was really cool working to give people an enjoyable beach experience while also monitoring their activity to keep them safe.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Volunteer

July - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

It's very rewarding to help the visitors and know they enjoyed their time on the Islands.

What I wish was different

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