Job Summary

Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration aligning with each agency's strategic priorities.

Job Description

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should: Required Qualifications: Interest in science communication, digital media, environmental studies, GIS, or related fields. Ability to conduct basic research, synthesize information, and write clearly for public audiences. Willingness to participate in fieldwork activities such as photography, videography, and site documentation (accommodations available for remote students). Basic comfort using digital tools such as online mapping platforms, media organization tools, or content-creation software. Preferred Qualifications: Coursework or experience in biology, ecology, environmental science, marine science, geography, digital storytelling, GIS, or multimedia production. Experience with photography, videography, or 360-degree media capture. Familiarity with ArcGIS StoryMaps or similar web-based storytelling platforms. Interest in visitor engagement, interpretive design, or communication of natural resources.