Overview
Title: Volunteer and Partnerships Coordinator Individual Placement
Location: Based out of Washington, D.C; National Park Service’s Invasive Plant Management Team
Dates of Service: April 6th, 2026 to April 2nd, 2027 (52 week term)
Pay: $800/week ($600/stipend + $200/additional benefit)
Status: This is a full-time 40 hour/week, temporary AmeriCorps National Service position.
Questions? Contact ACCrecruiting@conservationlegacy.org
Position Summary:
The Volunteer and Partnerships Coordinator will work closely with the National Capital Region Invasive Plant Management Team (NCR IPMT) and the National Capital PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) to help increase volunteer opportunities focused on invasive species prevention, detection, and removal, as well as support a community of practice among invasive species practitioners and Weed Warrior volunteers.
Qualifications:
To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 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. In addition, applicants must:
Possess a valid driver’s license
Preferred Skills:
Bachelor's degree in natural resources, biology, ecology, wildlife management or other related fields
Experience identifying and managing native and invasive plants
Ability to work in arduous weather on difficult and uneven terrain while carrying up to 45lbs.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Interest in restoration ecology
Willing to work on a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Ability to speak and provide instruction to audience
About Appalachian Conservation Corps
Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) works to connect young people to critical conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, DC, and Pennsylvania. As a corps program, ACC partners with public land managers to identify, plan, and complete projects that improve public access, habitat quality, and economic development. ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation service organizations. Our programs focus on service, place-based learning, life skills development, appreciation of diversity, civic responsibility, and career development. ACC also provides an opportunity for members to learn about the local environment and issues affecting it and introduces individuals to recreation and resource management careers. ACC welcomes national applicants, but also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve.
