Title: Volunteer and Youth Program Intern
Location: Shenandoah National Park, Luray VA
Dates of Service: May 13 th , 2024 – November 8 th , 2024 (26 week term)
Pay: $720/week ($600/stipend + $120/housing allowance) + health, vision and dental benefits
Status: This is a full-time, temporary AmeriCorps National Service position.
Questions?Contact [email protected]
How to Apply:
In addition to your resume, please submit a one-page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position. Applications are only accepted through our website, . Applications will be accepted through March 31 st .
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.
Placement Site:
The Volunteer and Youth Program Assistant Individual Placement is an internship position based at Shenandoah National Park (SHEN) in Virginia. Shenandoah National Park is a 200,000 acre national park with over 500 miles of hiking trails and rich natural and cultural history. This position is with the Volunteer and Youth Program Office at SHEN which connects passionate individuals with service and growth opportunities. The Volunteer and Youth Program Assistant will work both in an office at the park’s headquarters in Luray, VA and in the field on trails surrounded by green forest, rocky ridges, and rolling waterfalls.
Position Summary:
The Volunteer and Youth Program Assistant will be a vital member of a team engaging young people as current and future stewards of Shenandoah National Park. Working closely with the Program Manager, the Assistant will support these efforts by coordinating and leading volunteer conservation projects, facilitating visits from youth service and education groups, serving during special events, and providing administrative assistance. The Assistant will work closely with the Shenandoah Youth Corps, an 8-week crew of 16-18 year olds, as they work on conservation projects and learn about opportunities in conservation. The Assistant will collaborate frequently with National Park Service trails, facilities, interpretation, education, and natural resources teams to identify and coordinate projects. The Assistant will lead both youth and adults in service projects in the field. They will also assist with coordinating volunteers and youth during special events. Throughout their work, the Intern will maintain records in accordance with National Park Service volunteer program policy.
In addition to ample training on the National Park Service volunteer program and their role, the Assistant will be exposed to many different National Park Service positions. They will have opportunities for cross training in trail maintenance, visitor outreach, and natural resource management. The Intern will be also able to engage with Leave No Trace trainings, Search and Rescue training, and pursue learning opportunities with provided professional development funds. After successfully completing the term, the Intern will be eligible for the Public Land Corps hiring authority.
Essential Responsibilities:
Coordinate Volunteer Projects
Facilitate youth group visits
Volunteer recognition
Collaboration
Administration
Special events
Benefits:
Minimum Requirements:
To qualify, you must be between the ages of 21 and 30, and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award.
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. 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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