Overview
Title: Natural Resources Individual Placement
Location: Valley Forge National Historical Park (King of Prussia, PA)
Dates: September 29th, 2026 – January 29th, 2027 (18 weeks) Tues – Sat schedule to start
Positions Available: 1 Internship
Pay: $720/week paid biweekly ($600/stipend + $120/additional benefit)
Status: This is a full-time, temporary, 675-hour AmeriCorps national service position.
Contact: ?Questions? Email ACCIPRecruiting@conservationlegacy.org?
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application through the link provided!
Valley Forge National Historical Park is seeking a Natural Resources Individual Placement who is passionate about animal and land conservation to assist with major natural resource initiatives. The Individual Placement will be involved in a variety of activities associated with natural resource preservation, become familiar with issues that face natural resource managers, and work closely with National Park Service staff and partners to monitor and address those issues. At the same time they will contribute to the collection of data and implementation of projects that benefit park resources and assist park managers in achieving management goals.
The Natural Resources Individual Placement will serve with the Planning and Resource Management (PRM) Division at Valley Forge NHP. This division is responsible for natural (biotic and abiotic) and cultural (archaeology, cultural landscapes/structures & archives) Resource Management as well as planning for the park. In NRM, the mission is to preserve and protect the natural diversity, distribution, abundance, and communities found in Valley Forge NHP.
During their term, the Natural Resources Individual Placement will be a part of multiple projects, mainly working in the field but with some in office data entry, reporting and communications projects. Some work tasks will be at our sister park, Hopewell Furnace NHS, about a 45-minute drive. On those days, time driving to and from Hopewell Furnace are service hours, and a government vehicle is required.
Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:
Prep for annual lethal white-tailed deer control-includes using GPS to locate and mark safety buffer, inventorying and organizing supplies and equipment.
Assist with data collection and tissue sampling for White-Tailed deer.
Assist with deer camera deployments at Hopewell Furnace.
Assist with deer management planning at Hopewell Furnace.
Work with park staff and volunteers to control invasive, non-native plant species and propagate native species within the park. Lead volunteers to control invasive plants and care for native plants.
Optional-opportunity to receive PA Pesticide Applicator’s license at park’s expense-must be willing to apply pesticides to take advantage of this opportunity.
Work on a team that includes members from state and federal agencies as well as park staff from all park divisions.
Collect and analyze salamander coverboard data
and more!
Qualifications:
General 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:
Preferred Qualifications:
Major in a field related to the Biological Sciences (e.g. wildlife and fisheries science, biology, forestry, environmental science, etc.) with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Comfortable working in a field and office environment
Ability to work well as a member of a team.
Ability to hike up to 5-7 miles per day across varied terrain and to operate basic mechanical and electronic equipment (e.g. weed whip, GPS unit, etc.) and may include ex
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.
