Field Technician Internship - San Francisco National Maritime Park

Position Overview

We are seeking motivated and reliable Field Technicians to assist with a short-term visitor use study at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Interns will play a key role in collecting important visitor use data that supports park management and planning efforts.

This is a paid, immersive field experience ideal for students or early-career professionals interested in natural resources, recreation management, or social science research.

Responsibilities

• Collect visitor use data through in-person observations and brief interactions
• Engage professionally and courteously with park visitors
• Accurately record data following established protocols
• Work independently and as part of a small field team
• Spend extended periods outdoors in varying weather conditions

Compensation & Covered Expenses

• $21 per hour
• Travel
• Lodging
• Daily stipend for food and incidentals

Required Qualifications

• Comfortable working outdoors for long periods of time
• Able to stand for much of the day in cold and hot weather conditions
• Comfortable initiating conversations and interacting with park visitors
• Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Able to follow data collection protocols carefully

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in recreation management, environmental studies, or social science research
• Previous fieldwork, customer service, or public-facing experience