FS-USA-14
Personalizing Business Operations - Evaluate Our Website and Help Us Connect with the Public
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Provide critical analysis of the Forest Service's existing Business Operation (AQM) section of the Forest Service website and a plan for improving site content to be engaging and provide resource... |
Data analysis, Data visualization, Design thinking, Economic analysis, Editing and proofreading, Graphic design, Infographic design, Marketing, Political Analysis, Research, Social media management, S... |
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Personalizing Business Operations - Evaluate Our Website and Help Us Connect with the Public |
Provide critical analysis of the Forest Service's existing Business Operation (AQM) section of the Forest Service website and a plan for improving site content to be engaging and provide resources that allow the Agency to care for the land and people. |
USDA Forest Service |
2 |
FS-USA-14 |
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Data analysis, Data visualization, Design thinking, Economic analysis, Editing and proofreading, Graphic design, Infographic design, Marketing, Political Analysis, Research, Social media management, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Survey / polling design, Website design, Writing |
The Forest Service is modernizing its approach to policy development. These policies affect the management of the National Forest System – 193 million acres of forest, grasslands and prairie that have enormous value to the American public. We are looking for a critical analysis of our current website (https://www.fs.fed.us/business/) and a plan to improve the site's content. Business Operation (AQM), as a unit of the Forest Service our website needs to be engaging and provide resources that allow the Agency to care for the land and serve the people.We are seeking assistance in 1) Inventorying our current content, 2) Evaluating existing content for effectiveness and completeness, 3) Defining goals for the website, 4) Identifying the target audience, 5) Analyzing content gaps, 6) Examining accessibility of content, 7) Prioritizing new website content. |
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United States |
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Intern must be pro-active, self-motivated, reliable and capable of working confidently within a team environment.
This internship is ideal for a student desiring practical experience in environmental policy, administrative law, communications, creative writing, social media, marketing, public relations, graphic arts or related fields.
Ability to thoroughly research independently; to complete multiple tasks strategically and on time; to create clean, accurate and professional content across a variety of media (both written and visual); and to produce and upload engaging content for social media platforms (especially Twitter) is required.
Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite is required.
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2018-06-10 18:39:37 |
100 |
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1773 |
FS-USA-13
Story Telling with Forest Service Office of Emergency Services
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Help the USDA Forest Service Office of Emergency Medical Services catalog and tell the story of the work the Forest Service EMS does throughout the National Forests and Grasslands. |
Chinese-Mandarin helpful, Spanish helpful; Analytical writing, Data analysis, Data visualization, Graphic design, Infographic design, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Videography, Writing |
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Story Telling with Forest Service Office of Emergency Services |
Help the USDA Forest Service Office of Emergency Medical Services catalog and tell the story of the work the Forest Service EMS does throughout the National Forests and Grasslands. |
USDA Forest Service |
2 |
FS-USA-13 |
Chinese-Mandarin , Spanish |
Analytical writing, Data analysis, Data visualization, Graphic design, Infographic design, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Videography, Writing |
Research and write stories, blogs, and tweets about Forest Service EMS. Also help the Director of EMS develop a website that helps the public navigate EMS services provided in National Forest and Grasslands across the US. |
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United States |
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2018-06-10 18:43:48 |
100 |
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1774 |
FS-USA-11
Recreation Graphic Design Intern for USDA Forest Service
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Design graphics, posters, brochures, handouts, more to illustrate concepts relating to general recreation and recreation economy for U.S. Forest Service. |
Editing and proofreading, Graphic design, Infographic design |
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Recreation Graphic Design Intern for USDA Forest Service |
Design graphics, posters, brochures, handouts, more to illustrate concepts relating to general recreation and recreation economy for U.S. Forest Service. |
USDA Forest Service |
2 |
FS-USA-11 |
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Editing and proofreading, Graphic design, Infographic design |
Outdoor recreation plays an incredibly important role to the health and vitality of communities and the lives of millions of citizens and visitors nationwide each year. Countless recreation opportunities provided across our 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands contributes 13 billion dollars to the U.S. economy in visitor spending each year. We need to do a better job communicating the importance of U.S. Forest Service outdoor recreation to the millions of visitors to our national forests and grasslands.
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United States |
United States |
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2018-06-10 20:28:11 |
100 |
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1777 |
FS-USA-1
Social Media Intern for Woodsy Owl (Give A Hoot, Don't Pollute!)
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Develop social media content for America's environmental icon Woodsy Owl. We want to encourage people to "Give A Hoot, Don't Pollute" and "Lend a Hand, Care for the Land"... |
Editing and proofreading, Graphic design, Infographic design, Social media management, Videography, Writing |
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Social Media Intern for Woodsy Owl (Give A Hoot, Don't Pollute!) |
Develop social media content for America's environmental icon Woodsy Owl. We want to encourage people to "Give A Hoot, Don't Pollute" and "Lend a Hand, Care for the Land" and highlight the beauty, awe and benefits of getting outside into nature. |
USDA Forest Service |
2 |
FS-USA-1 |
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Editing and proofreading, Graphic design, Infographic design, Social media management, Videography, Writing |
For over 45 years, America's original and official environmental icon Woodsy Owl has been an anti-pollution
symbol teaching us to "Give a hoot; don't pollute!" Since his creation in 1971, Woodsy has been instrumental in helping teachers and parents inspire children to care actively for the environment. Like his good friend Smokey bear, Woodsy Owl is part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, and a protected symbol under Public Law 93-318. Caring, friendly, and wise, Woodsy is positive, easily understood, and generates an interest in stewardship of natural resources. Woodsy invites folks to see the world around them and explore their surroundings.
The perfect candidate is someone passionate about nature and the outdoors and will channel this passion into creating original social media content--including posts, infographics, photographs, and videos--to excite others to get outdoors into nature. Working knowledge and familiarity with social media tools (such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) and basic office automation software (Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint) are necessary. |
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United States |
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Depending on your geographic location, there may be opportunities to participate in Woodsy Owl activities in the field. Possible (funded) travel could be possible--depending on length of internship and your commitment and productivity. |
2018-05-08 20:37:09 |
100 |
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1280 |
FS-USA-3
Modernize the Secure Rural Schools Website
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Organize and design a new Secure Rural Schools website for the USDA Forest Service. Inventory of existing material, as well as comments on the existing website & how to improve it should be docum... |
Design thinking, Graphic design, Infographic design, Marketing, Website design |
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Modernize the Secure Rural Schools Website |
Organize and design a new Secure Rural Schools website for the USDA Forest Service. Inventory of existing material, as well as comments on the existing website & how to improve it should be documented. A plan of action for a new design, or creating a renovated site, should be established. |
USDA Forest Service |
1 |
FS-USA-3 |
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Design thinking, Graphic design, Infographic design, Marketing, Website design |
The Secure Rural Schools website is in need of a sleek, modern, and readable website. The current site is difficult to navigate and the objective of the program is unclear. An organized, and updated, site should be created to improve readability and explain what the SRS program is. The layout and design should also be modernized, as the site currently lacks this stylistic element. The intern(s) would first have to document the weaknesses of the website and what currently resides, and then he/she/they can start to create a new website design. The current website is posted here to view: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/pts/home
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United States |
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2018-05-31 15:00:34 |
100 |
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1454 |
FS-USA-10
Understanding the Forest Service through Film
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Examine how the public perceives the Forest Service through the lens of film or animation. Looking at movies and documentaries is how people tend to shape their perception. Research and view films, vi... |
Design thinking, Educational design, Marketing, Research, Social media management, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Videography |
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Understanding the Forest Service through Film |
Examine how the public perceives the Forest Service through the lens of film or animation. Looking at movies and documentaries is how people tend to shape their perception. Research and view films, videos, and animation that feature the Forest Service employees and activities. |
USDA Forest Service |
2 |
FS-USA-10 |
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Design thinking, Educational design, Marketing, Research, Social media management, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Videography |
If you are a visual media student (classics, popular, documentary, and beyond) or are just a film buff, this is an opportunity to put your knowledge to work. The National Partnerships Office is looking to work with partners to creating more positive content about our National Forests and would like to know what imagery/media already exists. The intern(s) will research and identify the types of messages they perceive from visual media related to Forest Service activities.
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United States |
United States |
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2018-05-24 15:34:24 |
100 |
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1391 |
FS-USA-16
Evaluate Our Website and Chart a New Course Forward
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We need a critical analysis of the Forest Service's existing Partnership website and a plan for improving site content. The NPO, as a unit of the Forest Service our website needs to be engaging,... |
Data visualization, Design thinking, Editing and proofreading, Educational design, Graphic design, Infographic design, Social media management, Website design |
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Evaluate Our Website and Chart a New Course Forward |
We need a critical analysis of the Forest Service's existing Partnership website and a plan for improving site content. The NPO, as a unit of the Forest Service our website needs to be engaging, and informational to help diverse visitors learn about the park's stories and
resources. |
USDA Forest Service |
1 |
FS-USA-16 |
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Data visualization, Design thinking, Editing and proofreading, Educational design, Graphic design, Infographic design, Social media management, Website design |
We are looking for a critical analysis of our current website (https://www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/partnerships) and a plan to improve the site's content. We are seeking assistance in 1) Inventorying our current content, 2) Evaluating existing content for effectiveness and completeness, 3) Defining goals for the website, 4) Identifying the target audience, 5) Analyzing content gaps, 6) Examining accessibility of content, 7) Prioritizing new website content. |
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United States |
United States |
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2018-05-24 16:00:37 |
100 |
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1393 |
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You CAN teach an old dog new tricks! Will you teach us? |
Help a multi-generational Communication & Engagement office more fully implement technology to move into the future. |
USDA Forest Service |
1 |
FS-USA-7 |
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Data analysis, Data visualization, Design thinking, Marketing, Social media management |
We're a wide-spread group of Communication, Engagement and Public Affairs programs in the Southwestern Region of the USDA Forest Service. Eleven forests ranging from desert cactus to alpine skiing - and everything in between. We're looking to develop Media Lists in Cision for markets throughout the Southwestern Region. You'd also design and implement tracking of Social Media mentions relevant to the Forest Service through Cision. |
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United States |
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2018-06-08 14:34:55 |
100 |
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1685 |
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Showcasing Coronado National Forest's Partnership Programs |
To highlight/showcase Coronado National Forest's Partnership Programs, using electronic media (our internal websites). |
USDA Forest Service |
1 |
FS-USA-2 |
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Design thinking, Editing and proofreading, Infographic design, Social media management, Website design |
The Coronado National Forest is the premier attraction for visitors in southeastern Arizona. In order to keep forest visitors and wildlife coming back, we are mandated to conserve forest land for multiple use, while protecting it for future generations. We maintain these missions through the assistance of our many partners and partnership groups. The relationships that we have developed with partner groups have been paramount in the Coronado’s success in forest restoration, species resiliency, and recreation program management. The Coronado National Forest’s legacy as natural resource stewards will continue to attract numerous agencies/organizations to further assist us with caring for the land.
The Coronado National Forest would like to showcase the many partners and partnership groups that help us accomplish our missions. This can be done by adding multimedia content to our websites that highlight/outline the successes we’ve shared with our partners over the years. |
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United States |
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This project can be accomplished virtually. Prospective student should have interest or experience in web design, electronic media, and/or social media. |
2018-06-07 15:01:07 |
100 |
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1616 |
FS-USA-6
Transforming Policy into Action
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Work with the Financial Policy staff to identify how employees may access policy and the most effective ways to engage, educate, and train employees on the efficient use of government resources. |
Analytical writing, Data analysis, Data visualization, Design thinking, Editing and proofreading, Educational design, Political Analysis, Research, Social media management, Survey / polling design, Wr... |
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Transforming Policy into Action |
Work with the Financial Policy staff to identify how employees may access policy and the most effective ways to engage, educate, and train employees on the efficient use of government resources. |
USDA Forest Service |
4 |
FS-USA-6 |
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Analytical writing, Data analysis, Data visualization, Design thinking, Editing and proofreading, Educational design, Political Analysis, Research, Social media management, Survey / polling design, Writing |
Gain a deeper understanding of how the Forest Service interprets, formulates, and prescribes agency-wide financial management policies and procedures. eInterns will work with the Financial Policy staff to identify how employees may access policy and the most effective ways to engage, educate, and train employees on the efficient use of government resources. |
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United States |
United States |
Work with internal and external partners, including the Department of Agriculture and Department of Treasury |
2018-06-08 16:14:54 |
100 |
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1718 |
FS-USA-12
Modernizing eCollections
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Work with the Financial Policy staff to identify the most effective ways to implement modern collection methods at Forest Service locations. |
Analytical writing, Cultural diplomacy, Data analysis, Economic analysis, Editing and proofreading, Marketing, Research, Social media management, Survey / polling design, Writing |
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Modernizing eCollections |
Work with the Financial Policy staff to identify the most effective ways to implement modern collection methods at Forest Service locations. |
USDA Forest Service |
2 |
FS-USA-12 |
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Analytical writing, Cultural diplomacy, Data analysis, Economic analysis, Editing and proofreading, Marketing, Research, Social media management, Survey / polling design, Writing |
Gain a deeper understanding of how the public pays to access and use Federal lands (fees, permits, etc.). eInterns will work with the Financial Policy staff to identify the most effective ways to implement modern collection methods at Forest Service locations. |
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United States |
United States |
Work with internal and external partners, including financial institutions and the Department of Treasury. |
2018-06-08 16:17:05 |
100 |
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1719 |
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Design a Virtual Front Desk to Help us Help our Customers |
Design a Virtual Front Desk for the Forest Service |
USDA Forest Service |
1 |
FS-USA-5 |
Spanish |
Data analysis, Design thinking, Editing and proofreading, Graphic design, Marketing, Research, Software development, Website design, Writing |
The Southwestern Region of the USDA Forest Service wants a better experience for visitors to our information desks and visitor centers. With eleven National Forests and three Grasslands, we have a lot of visitors!
Sometimes questions extend far beyond the location a customer is visiting. While our information assistant might be the expert in the local opportunities and conditions, no one can be the expert for every location! There are also many duplicative tasks from one ranger district or forest to another, which we would like to streamline.
This is where you come in! You would research and design a Virtual Front Desk to help both visitors and employees find the right information for their visit, while gaining real-world experience in web design, research, data analysis, customer service and more. You'll research where all this information is and help find the right way to organize and present it so that every visitor and employee can be an informed expert! |
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United States |
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2018-06-08 16:09:35 |
100 |
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1717 |
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Do you love the OUTDOORS and managing DATA? |
Use your data management skills to support hiking and camping in the Southwest. |
USDA Forest Service |
3 |
FS-USA-17 |
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Data analysis, Data visualization, GIS expertise, Research, Writing |
We are looking for a review and update of our recreation data throughout the Southwestern Region of the Forest Service. This data appears on our public facing websites; is combined with other federal, state and local recreation activities on recreation.gov; is used by other sites and third-party applications. So, data integrity is critical.
The end result will be reliable information for planning your hiking and camping adventures.
Who knew that data management went so well with the great outdoors?! |
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United States |
United States |
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2018-06-07 21:27:58 |
100 |
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1637 |
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Are you interested in Web Design? |
Real World Experience in Web Development! |
USDA Forest Service |
3 |
FS-USA-4 |
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Coding, Design thinking, Editing and proofreading, Website design |
Are you interested in Web design? We have an opportunity for real-world experience helping to migrate content from an outdated website to a clean new design.
While you’re helping us replace pages of nested tables to short, clean, maintainable, semantic code styled with CSS, you’ll see the difference in creating and maintaining websites developed with different coding styles – and you’ll be in a position to help us improve the new design.
This will help Southwestern Region employees find important information to do their jobs more efficiently – which translates into more time working in the forest so we all have more recreation opportunities. |
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United States |
United States |
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2018-06-07 21:32:05 |
100 |
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1638 |
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Helping Millennial and Generation Z Individuals Discover The National Forests Videos |
eIntern(s) will be creating digital video(s) about visiting the national forests. The target audience is
Millennials and Generation Z individuals.
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USDA Forest Service |
3 |
FS-USA-8 |
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Social media management, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Videography, Website design |
We are looking for a creative and fun digital video approach to reach Millennial and Generation Z individuals, highlighting travel the US National Forest. We plan to use the video(s) for YouTube and social media.
-Length: Either one 30 second to one minute video or a series of short 10 second videos.
-Requirements: A candidate who is creative and takes initiative. The candidate must have experience in creating digital videos. We may ask you to provide a sample of your previous work. The ability to add music to a video is a plus. The video(s) must incorporate the U.S. passport.
-Target audience: U.S. citizens, ages 16-37, single, married, travelling on a budget, studying abroad, in college, professionals, and adventure enthusiasts
Helpful questions:
-How can we brand visiting the US National Forests, so that young adults are curious and excited about visiting?
-How can we demonstrate that US National Forests are both necessary and appealing to Millennials?
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United States |
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To become more familiar with the National Forests,
visit https://www.fs.fed.us/managing-land/national-forests-grasslands
Videography we like:
https://youtu.be/dvhAnNfeJyc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT2a03TJ9a4
https://itsallyours.us/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzOtt91poQY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KICxbANFKc
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2018-06-05 12:48:06 |
100 |
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1531 |
FS-USA-9
Recreation Intern for USDA Forest Service: Volunteer & Service Intern
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Volunteers and Service Corps members are vital to the U.S. Forest Service, contributing 4.5 million hours of critical work annually. Help facilitate and further this important work! Work with mentor... |
Editing and proofreading, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Writing |
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Recreation Intern for USDA Forest Service: Volunteer & Service Intern |
Volunteers and Service Corps members are vital to the U.S. Forest Service, contributing 4.5 million hours of critical work annually. Help facilitate and further this important work! Work with mentors specializing in volunteer and service programs to increase the scope of volunteer & service. |
USDA Forest Service |
2 |
FS-USA-9 |
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Editing and proofreading, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Writing |
The Volunteers & Service program of work engages over 100,000 participants that contribute about 4.5 million hours annually towards critical work in all deputy areas and on every forest and grassland. Volunteers and service participants contribute to essential work in most Forest Service functional areas. The main work accomplished with our partners and stakeholders include trail maintenance and improvements in wilderness and non-wilderness; campground hosts and facility caretakers; conducting surveys and monitoring and administering research projects; supporting facility improvements and maintenance; conservation education and fire prevention; and reforestation, rehabilitation and restoration. You will work with mentors to increase the scope and scale of volunteer and service programs provided through the U.S. Forest Service. Depending on your geographical location, you may be able to participate in field work, if desired. |
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United States |
United States |
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2018-06-10 20:39:31 |
100 |
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1778 |
FS-USA-15
Sharing Stories of Success from the Secure Rural Schools Program
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Report on the success of Title II projects in rural communities due to funding from the Secure Rural Schools program. Little information about the impacts of these projects is reported--thus it is im... |
Editing and proofreading, Graphic design, Infographic design, Research, Social media management, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Writing |
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Sharing Stories of Success from the Secure Rural Schools Program |
Report on the success of Title II projects in rural communities due to funding from the Secure Rural Schools program. Little information about the impacts of these projects is reported--thus it is important to highlight what the SRS program has accomplished, and why projects were/are needed. |
USDA Forest Service |
1 |
FS-USA-15 |
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Editing and proofreading, Graphic design, Infographic design, Research, Social media management, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Writing |
The Secure Rural Schools program, authorized by congress, gives a portion of forest-generated profits back to rural communities that are extensively bordered by national forests and relied on timber sales in the past. Title II funds of SRS go back into national forest improvements--and there has been a lack of information surrounding the impacts of these projects. Blog posts, and perhaps other means of reporting, i.e. social media, will be used to narrate stories of these projects. Community members, DFOs, and coordinators will be contacted for their opinions on the impacts of the projects, and perhaps for photos of what was done. The blog will be run personally, but certain posts may be featured elsewhere depending on the relevance of the post to the Office of Communications publication--Inside the Forest Service. |
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United States |
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2018-05-31 13:34:35 |
100 |
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1449 |
FS-USA-18
Partnerships 4 A Better Tomorrow - Communications, Visual Design, and Training Development Interns
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The eIntern(s) will assist USDA Forest Service National Partnership Office (NPO) in the production of communications and training products to enhance understanding of its activities and partnership pr... |
Data visualization, Design thinking, Educational design, Graphic design, Marketing, Social media management, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Website design, Writing |
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Partnerships 4 A Better Tomorrow - Communications, Visual Design, and Training Development Interns |
The eIntern(s) will assist USDA Forest Service National Partnership Office (NPO) in the production of communications and training products to enhance understanding of its activities and partnership procedures for both the Forest Service staff and the private sector. |
USDA Forest Service |
2 |
FS-USA-18 |
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Data visualization, Design thinking, Educational design, Graphic design, Marketing, Social media management, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging, Website design, Writing |
Partnerships are at the very core of how the USDA Forest Service does business. They address mutual interests on a range of topics as broad as the agency mission itself. That mission includes overseeing the nation’s 193 million acres of National Forests and Grasslands, working with States, Tribes, domestic and international community groups, and nonindustrial private landowners to help sustain healthy forests and protect the environment.
Over the course of FY18 and FY19, the USDA Forest Service National Partnerships Office (NPO) plans to roll-out several new communications products and webinars. The communications items will be targeted at the USDA Forest Service’s major stakeholders, including peer offices within the Department, other U.S. Government entities, and the American public, and cover topics ranging from Forest Service’s current partnerships to its historical accomplishments working with partners. Training items will generally be targeted towards Forest Service staff and partners, with the purpose of helping them understand and navigate Forest Service Grants and Agreement procedures.
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United States |
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The eIntern(s) will be part of a creative team that will:
• Help plan and design specific communication/training products;
• Assist in the collection of information for these products from existing resources or original research, as necessary;
• Work with Forest Service NPO staff to create communication/training products;
• Participate in the deployment of those products via various communication channels, including social media;
• Support NPO in the planning and execution of conferences and workshops, generally held in winter and spring of each year.
• Write social media posts and edit web content
Please visit the NPO Website ( https://www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/partnerships) for more information on our office.
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2018-06-05 11:24:19 |
100 |
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1525 |
