Job, Internship, Grant and Scholarship Opportunities
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Park Ambassadors Wanted
Do you love Virgin Islands National Park? Would you like to be a part of its success? Friends is hiring Park Ambassadors/Sales Associates for the National Park Visitor Center and Park Shop in Cruz Bay! If the position description below was made for you, please leave your resume at the Visitor Center or email it to Lydia Boynes at lboynes@friendsvinp.org
Teacher Grants
Thanks to a grant from the National Park Foundation, Friends is able to offer mini-teacher grants ($500) for field trips and/or classroom materials and project-based learning supplies for park-related subjects.
Noble Samuel Scholarship
The Noble Samuel Scholarship is endowed by anonymous donors inspired by a man who generously shared his love for our park with passion and humility. It is available to St. John youth attending college and includes a paid internship opportunity.
Jeffrey Matheny Scholarship
This scholarship program was established by Jeffrey Matheny's family to support Virgin Island students at the university level studying fields related to natural resource management and/or protection.
Summer Trail Crew
The Summer Trail Crew program is for Virgin Islands high school students (ages 15-19). It is a 6 week summer job from July to August that gives students the opportunity to gain professional experience and learn about natural resource management and the Virgin Islands National Park on St. John.