Interpretation and Community Outreach Ip at - Petersburg, United States - Conservation Legacy

Conservation Legacy

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Petersburg, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Title:
Interpretation and Community Outreach Individual Placement

Location:
Petersburg National Battlefield in Petersburg, VA

Dates of Service:
July 15thth, 2024 for a 52 week term

Pay:
$770/week (living stipend + housing allowance) + benefits

Status:
This is a full-time (40 hour/week), temporary AmeriCorps National Service position.

Position listing will remain open until 6/7.

Appalachian Conservation Corps:

Our Individual Placement program works to connect young people to conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, DC, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation organizations.

Individual Placements gain hands-on experience at their placement site, and ACC supports them through their term, as well as provides a variety of benefits to help them succeed in achieving their career goals.

ACC welcomes national applicants, but also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve.

Petersburg National Battlefield:

Petersburg National Battlefield is an expansive park with locations spread over 33 miles. It is located around the City of Petersburg, south of Richmond, Virginia. The park was established to commemorate the 9.5-month long siege during the Civil War.

This position is with the Department of Interpretation, who's role at the park is to be the face of the park, by developing and offering family programs, staff a visitor center, and offer special programs/outreach.

Position Summary:

Appalachian Conservation Corps and the Petersburg National Battlefield are seeking an Interpretation and Community Outreach Individual Placement (IP) to work alongside National Park Service staff and learn the skills necessary to become an interpretive ranger, focusing on working with the public, with a focus on under-told stories, highlighting diverse voices and the Black History of the area.

This year long AmeriCorps position will include training on various topics, including history, interpretation and education, and safety.

During their term, the IP will gain experience involving interpretation of the parks history to a variety of audiences and learn how to address difficult topics in projects and programs, including slavery and race.

They will also work to build relationships and engage the local community of Petersburg through this project.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Act as the face of the park, greeting visitors at a contact station or in the field.
Learn about the park and help people plan their visit.
Research, develop, and present family programs that are audience centered.
Work closely with staff on interpretive media projects, including social media, the website, brochures, and signage.
Planning and hosting community outreach and educational programs for the local community.

During their term, the IP will work alongside National Park Service staff and trained on Interpretive program development and presentation, social media and other digital media, design for print media, event planning.

Benefits:

- $400/week living stipend, paid bi-weekly
- $370/week housing allowance

Option to enroll in free Health/vision/dental insurance

- $6,895 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of 1700 hour service term (award amount varies based on length of commitment and can be used for paying off federal student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college)
- $3,500 professional development fund

Possible federal student loan forbearance and interest payoff
Member Assistance Program 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or worklife balance specialist
Depending upon the academic institution and program, positions may fulfill internship requirements
Professional development opportunities (mentorship, resume support, alumni listserv, etc.) and exposure to natural resource career paths

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with customer service and presentations/public speaking
Students of History, Anthropology, diverse cultures of the United States, Natural Sciences, Parks and Recreation, Communications, and other relevant fields are welcome

General Qualifications:

Possess a valid driver's license.
Comfortable working in an office environment and independently (remotely).

How to Apply:

Our Promise:

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, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.