Overview
Title: Fort Monroe Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador
Location: Based out of Fort Monroe National Monument (Hampton, VA)
Dates of Service: November 30th, 2026 – November 12th, 2027 (50-week term commitment)
Pay: $760/week ($600/week stipend + $160/additional benefit)
Status: This is a full-time, temporary, AmeriCorps National Service position.
Questions? Contact ACCIPrecruiting@conservationlegacy.org
Please submit a resume and cover letter via our website, www.appalachiancc.org/individualplacements. Applications will be accepted until October 11th.
The Ambassador will be integrated into Fort Monroe’s interpretation and visitor services program under the supervision of the Interpretation, Education, and Visitor Services Program Manager. Working alongside NPS staff and partners, the Ambassador will provide visitor services, develop and deliver interpretive programming, and help connect Fort Monroe’s resources and stories to the broader Chesapeake Bay watershed and Chesapeake Gateways Network. The placement will also provide opportunities for interdisciplinary work involving cultural and natural resource stewardship, community engagement, partnerships, special events, and coastal resilience.
Required Skills:
Minimum Requirements:
To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 26 (or 35 if a US Veteran), 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
Reliable transportation
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.
