Community Volunteer Ambassador - Southwest Utah Group: AmeriCorps
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-member-application-2026 Application form requires a resume, cover letter, professional references.
Position Title: Community Volunteer Ambassador, Southeast Utah Group – AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements Program
Site Location: Southeast Utah Group
SEUG Headquarters, 2282 SW Resource Blvd., Moab, UT 84532
Terms of Service:
Start Date: 2/23/2026
End Date: 2/5/2027
AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1700 Hour Slot
Purpose:
Stewards Individual Placements, a program of Conservation Legacy, 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 emerging leaders to assist park units in building lasting connections to communities.
The Southeast Utah Group (SEUG) volunteer program spans four national park sites: Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Natural Bridges National Monument, and Hovenweep National Monument. Although each park site is unique, they showcase some of the most iconic geologic formations of the Southwest, including the famous Delicate Arch. This vast desert landscape and its thousands of years of human history attract visitors from across the world.
The Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) will spend most of their time at Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. Arches National Park contains the largest concentration of natural arches on earth (over 2,000). In addition, Arches National Park protects a notable array of cultural sites and features that reflect the many different ways people have occupied and used Colorado Plateau landscapes over the last 12,000 years. Canyonlands National Park protects the confluence and associated ecosystems of two major western rivers, the Green and Colorado, which have shaped the complex natural and human histories of the park and surrounding region.
Between all four park sites, SEUG volunteer program usually hosts around 350 total volunteers per year. Most volunteers serve at Arches National Park. For this reason, the Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) will be stationed closest to Arches in Moab, UT; a small but vibrant community of 5,300 permanent residents and over 3 million tourists a year. Moab has all basic amenities (grocery stores, restaurants, a library, gas stations, banks, gyms, coffee shops, etc.). The town hosts several community events throughout the year, including concerts in the park, science-themed movies, art & crafts festivals, science talks, art walks, farmers’ markets, etc.
The CVA will support all aspects of the Southeast Utah Group’s (SEUG) volunteer program. This dynamic program supports volunteers at four incredible national park units: Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Natural Bridges National Monument, and Hovenweep National Monument. The CVA’s work will involve a combination of administrative duties, like responding to volunteer requests and scheduling volunteer groups, and directly supervising volunteer projects out in the parks. The CVA will work on various special projects: publishing quarterly volunteer newsletters, the expansion of the Trail Stewards volunteer program, and training staff and volunteers in Volunteer.gov functions. This position will be best fitted for someone who can work independently on projects but also enjoys interacting with people.
Description of Duties:
Assist CVA supervisor with most administrative aspects of volunteer program (volunteer paperwork & hours management, responding to volunteer requests, scheduling volunteer groups and projects, recruiting new volunteers, training volunteers & volunteer supervisors, planning volunteer recognition events, etc.)
Directly oversee single day volunteer groups in trash pick-up and invasive plants removal projects.
Recruit volunteers for, facilitate, and oversee monthly Service Saturday trash pick-up and Weed & Seed Warriors events.
Develop interpretive programs about Leave No Trace ethics and other topics to present to volunteer groups.
Create and distribute a quarterly volunteer newsletter in partnership with CVA supervisor.
Assist with expanding the Arches Trail Steward volunteer program to Canyonlands through volunteer recruitment, interviews, onboarding, training, and logistics.
Create training materials for volunteer supervisors in the use of the Team Member and volunteer hours tracking functions of Volunteer.gov.
Provide tech support for volunteers and supervisors in the use of Volunteer.gov.
On an intermittent basis, participate in community outreach events to connect with local populations and recruit local volunteers.
Qualifications:
Organized and self-directed.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently on tasks after being trained.
A positive, friendly attitude.
Respect towards peoples of all ages and backgrounds.
Interest in stewardship and the outdoors.
A valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle.
United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
At least 17 years of age
Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience engaging general public, especially youth.
Experience organizing or facilitating group projects/trips.
Strong computer and digital skills including Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and basic photo & video editing.
Comfort with public speaking.
Our Commitment:
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
Time Requirements:
Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.
Orientation and Training:
Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
Week-long, in-person training on NPS volunteer program management and leadership skills
Year-long continuum of learning supporting professional development
$750.00 in Professional Development Funds for travel and training
Additional Position and Community Information:
The CVA will typically work Tuesday through Saturday (and evenings on rare occasions).
The CVA will spend approximately 70% of their time in the office and about 30% of their time out in the field.
NPS housing is provided at no cost to the CVA. Housing will be a room with a private toilet and kitchen but shared dorm-style showers in the town of Moab (5 miles from Arches National Park).
The CVA will be given numerous cross-training and job shadowing opportunities with other NPS teams in order to support the CVA’s career development.
The CVA will be integrated into a larger of community of SEUG individual placements through a handful of in-person community development events.
As part of orientation, the CVA will explore and learn about all SEUG park units. This will allow the CVA to experience the parks’ many natural and cultural wonders firsthand.
Benefits:
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395.00
Living Allowance of $600.00 per week.
Additional Benefit of $150.00 per week if housing is NOT provided by NPS host site at no cost to the participant.
Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
Childcare Coverage if Eligible
Loan forbearance if Eligible
Interest Payments if Eligible
10 Federal Holidays, 13 days Personal Leave, 13 days Sick Leave
Evaluation and Reporting:
As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.
Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.
How to Apply
Please visit Community Volunteer Ambassador (cvainternships.org) to review “Member Positions” by region and find instructions on how to apply.
The CVA position will start on Monday, February 23, 2026 and run for 50 weeks until Friday, February 5, 2027.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-member-application-2026
Application form requires a resume, cover letter, professional references.
Please ensure your cover letter addresses how your experience aligns with the CVA program, your experience working with different populations, and position details for this park/position. You may submit one application for multiple positions by selecting all sites you are interested in.
Application Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Final deadline is Friday, January 9, 2026.
For Application Questions:
Please contact James Gasaway, Program Director at jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, 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 reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.