American Hiking Society seeks Programs Intern for Fall 2024 (September -December preferred with the possibility to extend)

American Hiking Society is currently seeking a Programs Intern for Fall 2024 (September -December preferred with the possibility to extend). The Programs Intern will work approximately 8-10 hours per week from September-December with a flexible schedule to work around classes; Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This is a remote position, but candidates from Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, North Carolina, Wyoming, Utah and Indiana are highly encouraged to apply. Salary: $20/hr. or arrangements can be made with educational institutions for course credit or work/study.

AMERICAN HIKING SOCIETY

American Hiking Society, a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 1976, is the only national nonprofit serving the hiking community.  Our mission is “Empowering ALL to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking experience.”  We achieve our mission through grassroots and grasstops advocacy and volunteer programming; and we envision a world where everyone feels welcome in the American hiking community and has permanent access to meaningful hiking, including urban, frontcountry, and backcountry opportunities.  Our volunteer programs include week-long trips based all over the country such as Alternative Break (for students) and Volunteer Vacations (all ages) for all trail service experience levels; and American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® (a national day of advocacy and trail service on the 1st Saturday in June, involving 1000+ events and more than 100,000 participants).  Our advocacy programs include the year-long NextGen Trail Leaders program (advocacy, stewardship, and professional development program for 18-40 year old rising leaders in the outdoors) and Hike the Hill®  (an annual advocacy event organized in collaboration with the Partnership for the National Trail System that brings together 150+ trail organizations and advocates to meet with elected officials and federal land manager leadership).  AHS is committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all we do, internally and externally; and we are a collaborative, de-siloed team that values harnessing each other’s strengths and honoring work-life balance.

PROGRAMS INTERN

POSITION SUMMARY

The Programs Intern provides general support to the volunteer program functions of the organization which includes supporting the planning and organization of AHS volunteer programs to include Volunteer Vacations and Alternative Breaks. The Programs Intern reports to the Programs Manager. This is a remote position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists Programs Manager in Volunteer Vacations and Alternative Breaks trip planning, volunteer recruitment, volunteer communication and promotion
  • Provides logistical support for volunteer programs which may include database entry, creating rosters, updating participant information, tracking program statistics, etc.
  • Respond to volunteer interest and inquiry via phone and email communications 
  • Support planning and development of online crew leader training program
  • Provides logistical support for online crew leader training which may include assisting with the registration process, scheduling meetings, and assisting in various aspects of the virtual event
  • Conducts small research projects, including identifying and recruiting new volunteers and schools to participate in AHS programs
  • Other duties as assigned, including potential support for National Trails Day, non-profit development and fundraising, and light administrative tasks 


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Genuine interest in the outdoors, conservation, and/or volunteer management
  • Interest in learning about the operations of non-profit organization programming
  • Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion a must
  • Basic computer knowledge to include the Microsoft Office Suite and use of databases (or an ability to learn)
  • Tremendous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Ability to work independently and also cohesively as part of a team


SALARY and BENEFITS

  • Non-negotiable salary of $20/hr or arrangements can be made with educational institutions for course credit or work/study
  • Interns not expected to work holidays or organizational office closures
  • Flexible work hours within time ranges agreed by with the Programs Manager
  • Computer equipment can be provided by American Hiking, if needed 
  • Strong culture of work-life balance and valuing mental and physical health of employees


TO APPLY

Send an email of interest and resume to jobs@americanhiking.org with “Programs Intern” and your first and last name in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until August 18. American Hiking Society is an equal opportunity employer. 


JOB TYPE: Intern; Temporary
HOURS: 8-10 hours per week, flexible schedule to work around classes; Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SALARY: Non-negotiable salary of $20/hr or arrangements can be made with educational institutions for course credit or work/study.