Community Outreach & Graphic Design Project Assistant

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.

Duties

Location: NPS Zane Grey Museum, 135 Scenic Dr., Lackawaxen, PA 18435 Work Schedule and Flexibilities: 15-20 hours/week, 90-week academic term, Hybrid (In office + telework eligible) Number of Positions: 2 Term: Spring 2027 (90 day term between mid-January and mid-June) This vacancy will be open until Thursday, October 29th, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages. Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is looking for a graphic design or visual arts student who is interested in collaborating on multiple projects with the park in the spring semester of 2027. The individual's main responsibilities would include creating a new junior ranger booklet and updating safety signage to be placed at loaner life jacket stations throughout the park. They will work a hybrid schedule both at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and virtually, under the Division of Interpretation. Volunteer work schedule & additional details will be finalized upon hire. The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program, as authorized under 5 U.S.C §31114 and 5 CFR Part 3085, enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration. These assignments are designed to align with each agency's strategic priorities, offering participants practical experience within Federal operations while supporting the advancement of targeted initiatives.

Qualifications

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Preferably, applicants should have: Experience using Microsoft 365 apps or other graphic design-related sites Experience with the creation of digital content.

Education

To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package for verification.