Community Volunteer Ambassador– Delaware - Water Gap National Recreation Area

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-application-fall-2024. Application form requires a resume, cover letter, professional references.

Community Volunteer Ambassador – Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area 

Location: Bushkill, PA

Position Details:

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 a diverse group of emerging leaders to assist park units in building lasting connections to communities.

The CVA will work alongside park staff in multiple divisions to reach park goals for volunteer engagement. Examples include strengthening volunteer recruitment, special event planning, social media coordination, providing volunteer supervisor training, supporting ongoing park projects, assisting with interpretive programming, and collaborating with park partners on recruitment and events.

Site Description

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation area is situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history, and striking scenery along 40 miles of the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi. The park offers year-round recreation including hiking, paddling, fishing, and hunting.

 Position Responsibilities:

·        Relationship-building with park partners

·        Staffing outreach events

·        Assisting development of new preventative search and rescue programs

·        Developing digital content to highlight the work of volunteers and partners

·        Develop and implement volunteer trainings and volunteer supervisor trainings

 CVA Minimum Requirements:

·        Team player

·        Hard working

·        Ability to connect with a wide range of people

·        Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing

·        Participate in the CVA National Early Service Training in late November 2024 (date TBD)

·        Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

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

·        High School Diploma/GED

·        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

·        Ability to engage a wide range of groups/audiences

·        Detail oriented

·        Self-motivated

 PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-application-fall-2024. Application form requires a resume, cover letter, professional references.

Additional Information:

The CVA will live in a studio apartment with everything they need including appliances, bathroom, bed, and air conditioning unit. Laundry is located in the house and shared with other tenants. This park housing is less than a five-minute drive from park headquarters where the CVA's workstation is located. Some of the studio units in that house are accessible, and we would be sure to assign our CVA to an accessible unit if need be. This house which includes four studio apartments is open to residents of any gender.

 Benefits:

·        $600/week living stipend.

·        $150/week in housing allowance, if housing is not provided.

·        Limited health care/childcare benefits

·        The position is eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award $6,895.00 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of the program

·        $1,200 in professional development funds for training, networking, conferences, and/or travel.

·        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 9, 2024, and run for 48 weeks until Friday, August 8, 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-application-fall-2024. 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 Sunday, July 7, 2024.

For Application Questions:

Please contact James Gasaway, Program Director at jgasaway@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.