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    Community Volunteer Ambassador Ste. Genevieve National Historic Park, MS - Des Moines, United States - Conservation Legacy

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    Description
    Position Details:

    Stewards Individual Placements provides

    individuals with

    service and

    career

    opportunities to strengthen communities

    and

    preserve

    our

    natural

    resources.

    The

    Community

    Volunteer

    Ambassador

    (CVA)

    Program combines

    the

    strength

    of

    a

    national

    leader

    in

    conservation

    service

    with

    the

    National

    Park

    Service

    to train a diverse group of emerging leaders to

    assist

    park units in building lasting connections to

    communities.

    The
    CVAat Ste. Genevieve NHP will

    assist

    the Interpretive Program Manager and the Volunteer Coordinator with developing the framework of a new volunteer program. The
    CVAwill have a chance to work alongside park staff from all divisions, learn about careers in the federal government and non-profits, and be a part of the

    early stages

    of a park unit's development.

    Site

    Description:

    Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park (Ste. Genevieve NHP) is one of the newest National Park Service sites in the country. Established in October of 2020, it

    is located in

    Ste. Genevieve, MO, about an hour south of St. Louis.

    The park shares the history of French colonialism in the Middle Mississippi River Valley through three historic homes dating to the 1790s.

    The history of Ste. Genevieve over the last 200+ years is as diverse and complex as its residents. Today, many members of the local community still have long-standing family ties to the historic homes and are personally interested in the park's development

    .

    As a new park, Ste. Genevieve NHP is in the

    early stages

    of developing a volunteer program. Once

    established

    , a volunteer program will provide another way for the residents of Ste. Genevieve to continue to engage with their community's history. It will also

    provide


    avenues for individuals in the surrounding area to find their own connections to the past, become stewards, and explore NPS careers.

    Position

    Responsibilities:


    Assist the Volunteer Coordinator and Interpretive Program Manager with developing documents that communicate local park policy such as a volunteer handbook and volunteer service descriptions.

    Communicate across divisions to help the volunteer program holistically support the needs of the park.

    Represent Ste. Genevieve NHP while interacting with the public and during

    special events

    .

    Communicate with the public about volunteer opportunities at Ste. Genevieve NHP through written and oral communication including through social media, email, and over the phone

    .

    Assist

    with recruiting volunteers and reviewing volunteer applications.

    Assist

    with administrative tasks related to the volunteer program such as recording volunteer statistics.

    Provide

    feedback on development of volunteer program opportunities and processes.

    H

    elp maintain a safe and healthy environment by following established safety protocol and communicating concerns in a timely manner.


    Serve as the lead for a single-day service event with the support of the Interpretive Program Manager and Volunteer Coordinator.


    CVA
    Minimum

    Requirements

    :

    Written and oral communication skills

    Ability to maintain a friendly, professional demeanor when working with both the public and staff

    Familiarity with Instagram and Facebook

    Willingness to learn history related to the park site

    Participate in the
    CVANational Early Service Training in early November 2023

    Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

    Be 18-30 years old at time of service (veterans up to 35 years old)

    Pass fingerprint-based FBI, state criminal, and a national sex offender checks.

    Be able to provide proof of a driver's license and complete a MVR check


    Must be over 21 years old or have had license for at least 3 years to be insured in this position.

    Preferred

    Qualifications:

    Local to the Ste. Genevieve area or surrounding communities

    Interest in a career in public lands agencies or historic organizations

    Additional

    Information:

    The
    CVAat Ste.

    Genevieve NHP will have the opportunity to explore different career paths including federal service, non-profit organizations, and state government careers through Ste.

    Genevieve NHP's partner sites.

    There are also opportunities to compare different NPS site operations through collaborations with nearby sites including Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, Gateway Arch National Park, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, and Lincoln Home National Historic Site

    .

    A
    CVAat Ste.

    Genevieve NHP will have the opportunity to work closely with a park ranger who started their career through the
    CVAprogram.

    Ste. Genevieve is a town of

    roughly 4,500

    people. There is limited public transportation within Ste. Genevieve, so personal transportation is recommended.

    The weekly schedule is

    flexible, but

    will include some weekends.

    Park housing is not available, and Ste. Genevieve has

    relatively few

    options for temporary housing.

    However, housing is available in surrounding towns and cities including Perryville (22 miles from the park), Festus (28 miles), Farmington (28 miles), St.

    Louis (45 miles), and others. The cost of living in Ste. Geneviève is lower than the national

    average

    making housing in the area

    relatively affordable

    . The park staff is willing to help the
    CVAfind available and affordable housing options, and carpooling may be available.

    Benefits:


    CVAwill receive a weekly stipend of

    $565

    Limited health care/childcare benefits

    The position is eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award $6, pre-tax) upon successful completion of the program

    Professional development funds

    Networking opportunities within the National Park Service and partnering organizations

    Public Land Corps Hiring Authority

    Week-long in-person training at NPS site with travel/meal expenses covered.

    How to

    Apply

    Please visit

    Community Volunteer Ambassador )

    to review "Member Positions" by region and find instructions on how to apply.

    The
    CVAposition will start on

    Monday,

    September

    11

    th, 2023,

    and run for

    50 weeks

    until Friday,

    August

    23

    rd

    ,

    2024. Applicants will need to apply here:

    .

    Application form requires a resume, cover letter, professional references.


    Please ensure your cover letter addresses how your experience aligns with the
    CVAprogram, your experience working with diverse populations, and position details for this park/position.

    You may

    submit

    one application for multiple positions by selecting all sites you are interested in.

    Applications Deadline

    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First review will occur in early June. Final deadline is

    Friday, July 21

    st

    , 2023

    .

    For

    Application

    Questions:

    Please

    contact

    Geoff Elliot,

    Program Director

    at

    Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

    If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

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