Campbell Creek Science Center Environmental Education and Interpretation Project Description Mod 1.doc

Office: Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: L22AS00197 Project Submission Dates and Times: February 7, 2022 – April 15, 2022, 5PM EDT

Project Title: Campbell Creek Science Center Environmental Education and Interpretation Youth Opportunity Maximum Available Funding in FY22: $50,000 BLM has determined $600 weekly stipend equal to $15.00 per hour is reasonable. Stipends above this amount must justify in budget narrative increase needed.

Project Background Information: The Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) engages all learners in outdoor experiences that increase their appreciation, connection, and stewardship of natural and cultural resources and public lands. The CCSC is BLM Alaska’s primary center for environmental education, interpretation, and youth engagement, interacting with an average of 50,000 annual visitors through programs, outreach, and interpretive resources onsite and across the state for the Bureau. The CCSC serves as a main implementor of the BLM Alaska’s Education, Interpretation, and Youth Engagement (EIYE) stepdown strategy. This position involves teaching and leading groups outdoors in Alaskan environment, which may include improved trails, rough terrain, wildlife, harsh weather conditions, and remote settings.

Project Objective: BLM, Anchorage Field Office, Campbell Tract, Alaska has an opportunity to introduce youth to careers in the BLM through environmental education and interpretation. The selected youth intern will conduct a 52-week internship to assist with implementing the EIYE strategy for BLM Alaska by teaching in-person and virtual environmental education, interpretation, and outreach experiences for Alaskans. They will assist with developing lesson plans, designing learning resources, conducting biological units, supporting volunteer projects, and engaging with community members to connect them with public lands resources. The position provides the intern with significant experience in the fields of visitor services, interpretation, and environmental education, as well as engagement with public service career fields.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, generally 8 AM to 5PM, for 52 weeks, with flexable start/end dates in May-June/August-September. Weekends, early mornings, and evenings may be required.

Qualification Requirements: This opportunity is suitable for youth working towards, or recently graduated from, an undergraduate or graduate degree in visitor services; resource recreation, and tourism; society and natural resources; environmental education and interpretation; and natural or cultural sciences disciplines; or related field. As stated in the duties this opportunity will require time outdoors and field work that is often under somewhat rigorous physical conditions. Applicants must also meet the following criteria: 1). Pass a DOI security background check, 2) Experience working with youth education, 3) Possess technical writing skills, 3) Ability to work collaboratively with teams across BLM Alaska.

Housing: Agency cannot provide housing but may be able to assist in locating appropriate clean housing. A maximum monthly housing stipend of $950 is recommended for the individual.

Vehicle Needs: A personal vehicle is NOT required for the position but is recommended. The position will be a mix of onsite work at the CCSC, occasional field work, and virtual work.

Other Project Considerations:

Food: Food will be the responsibility of the applicant. A weekly living stipend is recommended.

All Supplies: BLM will provide all necessary computers, training, office supplies, and any field supplies when necessary.

Training Requirements: Applicant needs to have a fundamental knowledge or training in all Microsoft Office applications. The applicant should have experience with informal education, environmental education, and interpretation.

Travel: There may be infrequent overnight travel involved during the course of the internship. BLM will provide for lodging or campsites as necessary.

Duties: The selected youth intern will assist with implementing the EIYE strategy for BLM Alaska by teaching in-person and virtual environmental education, interpretation, and outreach experiences for Alaskans. They will teach field trips, interpretive and offsite engagement experiences, and virtual distance learning and interpretive programming. They will assist with developing lesson plans, designing learning resources, conducting biological units, supporting volunteer projects, and engaging with community members to connect them with public lands resources.

The participant will work out of the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center facility in Anchorage, AK. The project will be coordinated by the CCSC Manager and Education Coordinator. Field work may be in remote Alaskan conditions, on improved or rough trails, and in harsh weather conditions. Work is also conducted in an office environment.

Project expected outcomes include an estimated of teaching and/or supporting more than 100 educational and interpretive programs, self-guided learning resources, and supporting implementation of CCSC’s strategic plan.

BLM’s Involvement: There will be substantive BLM programmatic involvement by BLM CCSC manager, coordinators, and staff that will work daily side by side with recipient on all projects and also be providing project orientation and hands-on training. BLM will have the right to intervene by modifying the project management plan, if project is not staying on schedule, technical issues arise, etc. In addition, BLM and recipient will meet weekly to discuss progress and track project outcomes; review any training needs; and then make a decision what direction to take in finalizing project or move to the next phase.

BLM Program Contact:

Zach Million

(907) 271-3386 zmillion@blm.gov BLM Technical Contact:

Nancy Patterson

(907) 267-1255 npatteron@blm.gov Applicants are encouraged to refer to the full program announcement number L22AS00197 posted on Grants.gov for all program requirements and applicable terms and conditions. Recipients selected for awards will be required to adhere to those requirements should an award be made.

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