Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program, Summer 2008

The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program is now accepting
student applications for Summer 2008!

CRDIP will sponsor 16 paid internships from June 2 to Aug. 8, 2008.  This
includes a 3-Day Career Workshop in Washington, D.C. from Aug. 6 to 8th.
Internship descriptions are available on the CRDIP website at
http://www.cr.nps.gov/crdi/internships/projects08.htm

Intern Benefits include:
$225 per week stipend
Housing Costs (up to $800/month)
Basic Health Insurance
$100 Uniform Allowance
Travel Expenses (up to $630)
$1,000 Americorp Education Grant
3-Day Career Workshop in Washington, DC

All student applications are processed through the Student Conservation
Association (SCA), deadline March 15, 2008.  Students may apply online at
the SCA website (www.thesca.org) or contact the SCA diversity program
representative directly to submit application materials: Justin Chow,
703/524.2441 x.25, jchow@thesca.org

To apply directly, students must submit the following information by March
15, 2008:
   A resume or a curriculum vita (1-2 pages) that includes: education
   information; previous and current experience; publications or
   presentations; awards, scholarships, honors, etc.; and 2-3 personal
   references.
   A cover letter that includes a brief statement, 100 words or less, of
   why you want the internship and why you are qualified.
   A recent academic transcript. An unofficial one is acceptable.
   At least one letter of reference from a professor or previous
   supervisor/employer.

If you have additional questions, visit the CRDIP Frequently Asked
Questions page for students
http://www.nps.gov/history/crdi/internships/faqstudents.htm or contact
Turkiya Lowe: turkiya_lowe@contractor.nps.gov, 202354-2266.



Turkiya L. Lowe
Program Coordinator, Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program
Project Manager, African American NHL Assessment Study
National Park Service
1849 C Street
Mail Stop 2280
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 354-2266
(202) 371-6447 fax
turkiya_lowe@contractor.nps.gov