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- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY15 SCA CRDIP Intern Olmsted Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946 Cultural Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2015 and posted on May 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notification of Intent to Award. Applications will not be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,624.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,624.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY15 SCA CRDIP Intern Olmsted Center opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00142) is a National Park Service discretionary cooperative agreement focused on education and cultural resources management. It supports a single intern position embedded with the Cultural Landscape Inventory (CLI) team and physically based at the Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation in Boston, Massachusetts. The overall purpose is to provide hands-on training in documenting, researching, and reporting on culturally significant landscapes within the National Park System, while giving the intern direct exposure to the professional workflow used by NPS cultural landscape specialists.
The internship centers on field-based and research-based documentation of cultural landscapes. On the fieldwork side, the intern helps create field maps that capture landscape characteristics and features, conducts field measurements, and takes photographs that support inventory and analysis. On the coordination side, the intern participates in meetings and interviews with park staff to gather site knowledge, operational context, and management concerns. On the research side, the intern carries out archival work to locate and interpret historic photographs, maps, and other records that inform how a landscape developed and how it should be understood today. The intern then translates these inputs into written landscape descriptions and contributes to practical recommendations for landscape management and maintenance. A key deliverable component is preparing and formatting reports so they are ready for distribution, which reflects the importance of producing consistent, professional documentation that can be used by parks for planning and stewardship.
The position is structured as a guided learning experience. The intern works under the direction of Olmsted Center staff, including landscape architects and horticulturists, which implies regular mentoring in both technical skills (inventory methods, documentation standards, graphic presentation) and applied decision-making (how historical significance and existing conditions influence maintenance and management recommendations). The intern also collaborates with other interns and connects with the Olmsted Center youth education program, suggesting opportunities to work in a team environment and potentially contribute to educational or interpretive efforts tied to landscape preservation.
The desired candidate profile emphasizes strong reading and writing, clear communication, and the ability to work well as part of a team. Subject-matter interests that align with the role include landscape architecture, horticulture, history, and historic preservation. The posting also highlights an interest in learning graphics programs such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Prior digital graphics experience is not required, but an interest in art and drawing is considered helpful, which fits the mapping, visual documentation, and report-production aspects of CLI work.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted May 19, 2015 and archived May 29, 2015. The estimated total funding is $25,624, with an award ceiling of $25,624 and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management). Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), reflecting that the award mechanism is intended for an eligible nonprofit partner rather than direct individual application. The notice states "Notification of Intent to Award" and explicitly indicates that applications will not be accepted, meaning it functioned as a public posting tied to an intent to fund rather than an open competitive application window. It also notes that the position is not eligible for AmeriCorps. For access issues related to the announcement, the listed contact was John Bechtold at the National Park Service (303-969-2492, JohnBechtold@nps.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY15 SCA CRDIP Intern Olmsted Center opportunity (P15AS00142)?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement focused on education and cultural resources management. The project supports a single intern position working with the Cultural Landscape Inventory (CLI) team and based at the Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation in Boston, Massachusetts.
What is the main purpose of this internship opportunity?
The purpose is to provide hands-on training in documenting, researching, and reporting on culturally significant landscapes within the National Park System. The intern gains direct exposure to the professional workflow used by NPS cultural landscape specialists.
How many intern positions does this funding support?
The opportunity supports one (1) intern position embedded with the Cultural Landscape Inventory (CLI) team.
Where is the intern physically based?
The intern is physically based at the Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation in Boston, Massachusetts.
What is the Cultural Landscape Inventory (CLI) work described in this posting?
The internship centers on field-based and research-based documentation of cultural landscapes. This includes collecting and organizing information about landscape characteristics and features, researching historic documentation, and translating findings into written descriptions and management-oriented recommendations, with an emphasis on producing consistent, professional reports for use by parks.
What fieldwork tasks would the intern be involved in?
Fieldwork tasks described include creating field maps that capture landscape characteristics and features, conducting field measurements, and taking photographs that support inventory and analysis.
What coordination or collaboration activities are part of the role?
The intern participates in meetings and interviews with park staff to gather site knowledge, operational context, and management concerns. The intern also collaborates with other interns and connects with the Olmsted Center youth education program, indicating a team environment and potential involvement with educational or interpretive efforts tied to landscape preservation.
What research tasks are included in the internship?
The intern conducts archival research to locate and interpret historic photographs, maps, and other records that help explain how a landscape developed and how it should be understood today.
What kinds of written or report deliverables are expected?
The intern translates field and research inputs into written landscape descriptions and contributes to practical recommendations for landscape management and maintenance. A key deliverable is preparing and formatting reports so they are ready for distribution, reflecting an emphasis on consistent, professional documentation for park planning and stewardship.
Is the internship described as a mentored or guided learning experience?
Yes. The position is structured as a guided learning experience under the direction of Olmsted Center staff, including landscape architects and horticulturists. This implies regular mentoring in technical skills (such as inventory methods, documentation standards, and graphic presentation) as well as applied decision-making tied to historical significance, existing conditions, and management recommendations.
What skills or qualities does the desired candidate profile emphasize?
The posting emphasizes strong reading and writing, clear communication, and the ability to work well as part of a team.
What subject areas or interests align well with this internship?
Interests that align with the role include landscape architecture, horticulture, history, and historic preservation.
Are graphics or design tools part of the internship?
Yes. The posting highlights interest in learning graphics programs such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, which aligns with mapping, visual documentation, and report production.
Is prior experience with digital graphics required?
No. Prior digital graphics experience is not required, but interest in learning graphics software is highlighted. An interest in art and drawing is also noted as helpful.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00142.
What is the associated CFDA listing?
The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management).
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
It was posted on May 19, 2015 and archived on May 29, 2015.
What is the total funding amount and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding is $25,624, and the award ceiling is also $25,624.
Is cost-sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply for this cooperative agreement?
Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. This indicates the award is intended for an eligible nonprofit partner rather than direct individual application.
Can an individual apply directly for this opportunity?
The notice indicates eligibility is limited to certain nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education), which means the funding mechanism is directed to an eligible nonprofit partner rather than an individual applicant.
Was this an open application opportunity?
No. The notice is labeled "Notification of Intent to Award" and explicitly indicates that applications will not be accepted. This means it functioned as a public posting tied to an intent to fund rather than an open competitive application window.
Is the position eligible for AmeriCorps?
No. The notice states the position is not eligible for AmeriCorps.
Who is the contact for access issues related to the announcement?
The listed contact for access issues is John Bechtold at the National Park Service: 303-969-2492, JohnBechtold@nps.gov.
What type of work environment does the posting imply?
The posting implies a professional, team-based environment centered at the Olmsted Center, with direct supervision and mentoring by NPS staff (including landscape architects and horticulturists), collaboration with other interns, and interaction with park staff through meetings and interviews.
What practical outcomes does this work support for parks?
The work supports park planning and stewardship by producing consistent, professional cultural landscape documentation, including descriptions and recommendations that inform landscape management and maintenance.
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