National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Position Title:
Curriculum & Program Development Assistant (temporary 2016 summer position)
Duty Station:
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located between the towns of Munising and Grand Marais
in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The position will be stationed at the park’s headquarters office
on Sand Point Road in Munising.
The park protects over 40 miles of Lake Superior shoreline, which includes 15 miles of cliffs that
can reach over 200 feet, spectacular waterfalls, over 100 miles of hiking trails, and sand dunes
that can be as high as 300 feet. The 2016 year marks the Centennial of the National Park
Service (NPS) as well as the 50th anniversary of the park. For more information, visit
http://www.nps.gov/piro/index.htm or https://www.facebook.com/PicturedRocksNL/
Position Description:
The Education Division at the park has been awarded a grant through Eastern National to
create a comprehensive 4th grade curriculum guide that will outline programming for both
inside and outside of the park, including classroom settings. The guide will serve as an
educational tool for agency staff, teachers and partnering educators. This project directly
supports the Every Kid in a Park initiative to make it easier for schools to plan field trips and to
provide educational materials.
Primary duties for this position will include:
 Research and plan innovative, creative, and interdisciplinary curriculum and program
ideas for the 4th grade level
 Assist with developing and working with teacher team(s) to identify teacher needs and
standards criteria for relevant curriculum and program development
 Assist with writing and developing 4th grade curriculum and programs that support the
NPS education goals and strategies and is correlated to Michigan’s Common Core
Standards
 Provide support for curriculum and program review and editing, assist with design
needs for the guide and supporting materials, and create and compile program supplies
 Assist with the planning for the evaluation process and tools for the curriculum guide’s
first pilot year
Qualifications:
Interested candidates must possess strong communication skills, have experience with formal
education, outdoor education and/or environmental education, and be enthusiastic, creative
and flexible. Must be comfortable working with Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with
Adobe Software package is a plus.
Wage:
$10 per hour
Schedule Options:
Part-time position – 250 hours, 20 hours per week, Jun-Aug or Jul-Sep
Full-time position – 500 hours, 40 hours per week, Jun-Aug
To Apply:
Send a cover letter, resume and a writing sample to the contact information below by Monday,
April 25, 2016. Appropriate writing samples include lesson plans, education programs, articles
and professional publications.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Attn: Melissa O’Donnell
PO Box 40
Munising, MI 49862
melissa_o’donnell@nps.gov
906-387-2607, ext. 206
Other Information:
The park will be filling two part-time positions or one full-time positon. Once the total work
schedule hours have been met, there are no additional funds for continued or future
employment for the position(s). Please note there is no government housing available and a
uniform will not be required for duty.
The position and project is generously funded through the
Every Kid in a Park grant from Eastern National