Community Volunteer Ambassador - Camp Nelson National Monument
Community Volunteer Ambassador – Camp Nelson National Monument
Length: Term of positions is 50 weeks; full-time 40 hrs/wk
Location: Nicholasville, KY
Compensation: $500/week living allowance, additional $65/week housing allowance, if housing is not provided.
Start Date: September 11, 2023
Application Review: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with first review beginning on June 5th.
Application deadline is Friday, July 21st.
Position Title Community Volunteer Ambassador
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 CVA will work directly with the Chief of Interpretation and Visitor Services to the develop the VIP program at the park, including the VIP handbook, position descriptions, and other policies. The CVA will also perform outreach to recruit, hire, and train VIPs.
Site Description:
Camp Nelson National Monument, the 418th unit of the National Park Service, preserves and interprets the historic and archeological resources of a U.S. Army supply depot that became one of the largest Civil War-era recruitment and training centers for United States Colored Troops and an African American refugee camp. The monument is a testament to the courage, resiliency, and perseverance of those seeking freedom from slavery and pursuing self-determination during and after the Civil War. The park's volunteer program features two regular VIPs who assist with Visitor Service operations on a weekly basis and special programs. The VIP program also features living history and historic weapons demonstrations, volunteer events (clean-up, trail maintenance, fence removal, painting).
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop VIP handbook, position descriptions, and other policies
- Help design VIP recruitment packages, pull-up banner, and site bulletin
- Perform outreach to recruit, train, and hire VIPs
CVA Minimum Requirements:
- Flexible
- Proactive
- Self-Starter
- Friendly and outgoing, ability to engage with people from all backgrounds
- Empathetic
- Respectful of others, including NPS staff, volunteers, partners, and visitors
- Professional
- Participate in the CVA National Early Service Training in early November 2023
- Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
- High School Diploma/GED
- 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:
- Public speaking skills
- Effective communication skills
- Experience engaging general public, youth, and people of all ages and backgrounds
- Local applicants (commuting distance)
Additional Information:
Other responsibilities and opportunities include working weekends, occasional evenings (special programs and events), and collaborating with partner organizations and NPS sites, especially ABLI and MISP. The position requires a driver's license and car so the CVA can drive to and from work. The CVA can also use the park vehicle when needed.
Benefits:
- CVA will receive a weekly stipend of $500/week living allowance, additional $65/week housing allowance, if housing is not provided.
- Limited health care/childcare benefits
- The position is eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award $6,495.00 (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 (cvainternships.org) to review “Member Positions” by region and find instructions on how to apply.
The CVA position will start on Monday, September 11th, 2023, and run for 50 weeks until Friday, August 23rd, 2024. Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/sept-23-cva-application. 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 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 21st, 2023.
For Application Questions:
Please contact Geoff Elliot, Program Director at gelliot@conservationlegacy.org
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.