GTIP Application Form

Mammoth Cave National Park is accepting applications for two Geoscience-Teachers-in-the-Park Internship positions. Participating teachers will gain hands-on experience working with Park Service personnel on research and education projects within the park. Specific projects will be determined based on park needs and intern interests.

Each intern will provide 200 hours of service and give two public presentations on their experience with the program. In return, the intern will receive a $1500 stipend plus $500 to be used for continuing education. Funding is provided by NAGT.

Internships must be completed no later than 30 September.

Please complete the following application to be considered for an internship. Application Deadline is March 15. Selected teachers will be notified in April.

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Name:

School:

County:

Grade level(s) taught:

Subject(s) taught:

Email address:

Phone number:

Mailing address:

What are your areas of interest?

This position may require hiking off-trail, on uneven terrain, and up and down steep hills; crawling through cave passages; or other activities that require a similar level of physical fitness. With reasonable accommodations, are you fit enough to accomplish these tasks?

Yes
No

Tell us briefly why you are interested in this position.

Have you ever participated in similar activities? If so, please briefly describe the event/activity.

One of the goals of this program is to provide teachers with skills and resources that can be used in their classrooms. Please briefly describe how you might incorporate your experiences into your classes.

Professional References:

FOR PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS: Please describe your job prospects including anticipated school district or counties to which you are applying, subject specialty, and grade level with which you expect to work.

Questions about the program should be directed to:
Cheryl Messenger
Environmental Education
Mammoth Cave National Park
PO Box 7
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
W: 270-758-2441
F: 270-758-2382

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