Resource Education and Visitor Services at Monocacy National Battlefield

Title: Resource Education and Visitor Services Individual Placement 

Location: Monocacy National Battlefield 

Position Dates: May 18th- August 16th (13 weeks) 5 days a week, weekends included. 

Pay Rate: $800/week ($600/living stipend + $200/additional benefit) + AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of term 

Status: 40 hours/week, Full-Time/Temporary AmeriCorps National Service Member 

Contact: accrecruiting@conservationlegacy.org 

About Us: 

Our Individual Placement program works to connect young people to conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, DC, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation organizations.   

As an AmeriCorps program, participants commit to a term of service at their placement site in order to gain hands-on experience and a variety of benefits to help them succeed in achieving their career goals. ACC welcomes national applicants, but also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve.    

Position Summary: 

Develop your communication skills with this fun summer opportunity at a National Park Service site! 

The purpose of Monocacy National Battlefield is to commemorate the Battle of Monocacy; to preserve the breastworks, earthworks, walls, and other defenses and shelters used by the Confederate and Union armies on July 9, 1864, as well as the buildings, roads, and outlines of the battlefield; and to provide opportunities for visitors to understand and appreciate the significance of the battle within the full context of the Civil War and US History. 

We are seeking one Resource Education and Visitor Services Individual Placement (IP) to serve this summer at Monocacy National Battlefield. This member will serve mainly with Resource Education Visitor Services division under the supervision of National Park Service staff. The purpose of this division is to create opportunities for visitors to experience both tangible and intangible connections to the park and understand its significance and the need to preserve and protect it for future generations. 

This summer’s IP will gain hands-on experience in public history through direct engagement with visitors and participation in interpretive programming. The IP will develop confidence in public speaking and visitor engagement by staffing the visitor services desk, providing site orientations, and assisting with park programs and special events. The member will also support front-line interpretation efforts and contribute to the development of interpretive programming. Additional responsibilities will include conducting historical research and writing content for use in the NPS app and other interpretive materials. 

The IP is expected to be on time, dressed neatly, and considerate of the supervisor and fellow co-workers. 

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. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Valid driver’s license 
• Interest in U.S. History 
• Experience with computers, web design 
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Suite, graphic design, photography, and videography 
• Professionalism and good interpersonal communication skills 
• Interest in pursuing a career with a public land management agency 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

  Time Requirements: 

• These positions are full-time, 40 hour/week. 
• Typically, this position is expected to serve Thursday - Monday, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service. 
• Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term. 

Benefits:  

• $800/week ($600/living stipend + $200/additional benefit) paid bi-weekly 
• $1,956.35 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of a 450-hour service to be used for paying off federal student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college)  
• Possible student loan forbearance  
• Member Assistance Program– 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist  
• Uniform shirts provided 
• On-the-job training 
• Additional subject-specific certifications and trainings may be offered 
• Depending upon the academic institution and program, Individual Placement positions may fulfill academic internship requirements  
• Professional development opportunities (mentorship, resume support, alumni listserv, etc.) and exposure to natural resource career paths  

Evaluation and Reporting: 

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service. 

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking. 

Our Commitment: 

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.    

Our Promise:   

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.