Overview
Title: USCT Academy Interpretive Individual Placement
Location: Petersburg National Battlefield in Petersburg, VA
Dates of Service: Sept. 22, 2025 to May 29, 2026 for a 36-week term
Pay: $18.25/hour
Status: This is a part-time (16 hours/week), temporary position
Questions? Contact ACCrecruiting@conservationlegacy.org
Position Summary:
Appalachian Conservation Corps and the Petersburg National Battlefield are seeking a USCT Academy Interpretive Individual Placement (IP) to work alongside National Park Service staff. This role will provide the IP with hands-on experience in developing and presenting interpretive programs focused on the United States Colored Troops (USCT) during the Civil War. The IP will engage in both independent research and collaborative projects with park staff, contributing to the park’s educational offerings, particularly in relation to Black History Month.
Our Interpretive IP will develop and present both third-person living history programs and standard interpretive programs, contributing to the park’s regular schedule. Special emphasis will be placed on creating programming for Black History Month, highlighting the significant role of the USCT in the Petersburg Campaign. Additionally, the IP will engage in independent research to outline a video series focused on the USCT’s contributions, while regularly creating engaging content for the park’s social media platforms.
Initially, the IP will undergo orientation, including training in interpretation, program development, and historic weapons. Over the course of the term, the IP will conduct regular interpretive programs, develop specialized programming for Black History Month, and conduct research for the video series. They will also identify potential subject matter experts for interviews and create relevant social media content. Throughout the term, the IP will meet regularly with park staff to discuss project progress and current readings, ensuring alignment with the park’s goals. As the term progresses, the IP will refine video series outlines and potentially engage in primary source research, contributing to the park’s website and enhancing the overall educational experience for visitors.
Qualifications:
General Qualifications:
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Comfortable working in an office environment and independently (remotely).
Preferred Skills:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with customer service and presentations/public speaking
Students of History, Anthropology, diverse cultures of the United States, Natural Sciences, Parks and Recreation, Communications, and other relevant fields are welcome
Reliable transportation to site
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.
