Overview
This summer, Appalachian Conservation Corps and the National Park Service are seeking four Chesapeake Gateways Ambassadors to support priority initiatives across the Chesapeake watershed. Working closely with National Park Service staff and partners, the Ambassadors will assist with the planning and execution of programs and events through the park’s mobile visitor contact station.
Individual Placements will help develop and implement public-facing programs; create and publish digital media resources; and support outreach and engagement efforts that strengthen connections between Chesapeake Gateways Places and Experiences, gateway communities, and visitors. Through this work, Ambassadors will help enhance visitor experience, expand collaboration with partners, and support the effective delivery of National Park Service programs throughout the region.
Qualifications:
To qualify for this AmeriCorps position, you must be between the ages of 21 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.
Possess a valid driver’s license
Preferred Skills:
Some college course work completed in Communications, History, Public Affairs, Public Speaking, or other related subjects
Experience working in public facing roles and customer service
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.
