Youth & Volunteer Program Member with National Capitol Region
Position Title: Youth & Volunteer Program Member with the National Capitol Region
Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements
Site Location: National Capitol Region
1100 Ohio Dr. SW; Washington D.C., 20024
Terms of Service: 52 weeks
- Start Date: 06/29/2026
- End Date: 06/25/2027
- Application Deadline: 05/24/2026
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1700Hours
Background and Purpose:
Stewards Individual Placements, a division of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural and cultural resources.
The Communications and Community Engagement team in the National Capital Region of the National Park Service supports national parks across the greater Washington, D.C. area by providing leadership and guidance in external communications, partnerships, interpretation, education, youth engagement, and volunteer programs.
One of the sites within the National Capital Region is the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP). At GWMP, the Youth and Volunteer Program supports the preservation and stewardship of natural and cultural resources through meaningful public involvement. The program coordinates youth engagement activities, volunteer service projects, and community partnerships that help maintain park landscapes, enhance visitor experiences, and cultivate public stewardship.
Role of Position
Stewards Individual Placements, in partnership with the National Capitol Region of the National Park System, is seeking an AmeriCorps Member who will serve in a unique dual placement position that supports Youth and Volunteer Programs at both the National Park Service National Capital Region Office and the George Washington Memorial Parkway. This position combines regional program management with direct park-based stewardship activities.
At George Washington Memorial Parkway, the role will assist with the development, coordination, and improvement of youth and volunteer programs that help care for natural and cultural resources. This includes leading youth and volunteer events, supporting the high school summer youth employment program, and helping create tools and resources that strengthen youth and volunteer program management.
At the regional level, this role will support youth and volunteer initiatives across multiple parks in the National Capital Region. This includes reviewing project proposals from parks and offering constructive feedback, assisting with annual reporting and documentation requirements, and providing general program and administrative support to help strengthen coordination across the region.
Description of Duties:
To achieve the goals of this position, the AmeriCorps Member will:
- Assist with the coordination and delivery of volunteer activities a GWMP
- Lead and support volunteer stewardship events such as invasive plant removal, trash cleanups, and trail work
- Distribute tools and supplies
- Collect volunteer waivers
- Facilitate safety talk
- Assist the Volunteer Program Coordinator with supporting improvements to the volunteer program management by updating and maintaining the site’s internal SharePoint
- Lead and support volunteer stewardship events such as invasive plant removal, trash cleanups, and trail work
- Assist in youth engagement initiatives
- Serve as group leader for the summer Youth Conservation Corps program
- Support the creation, planning, and delivery of daily activities
- Support environment education lessons
- Be a mentor and positive influence for participating youth in the program
- Serve as group leader for the summer Youth Conservation Corps program
- Support overall youth program coordination across various NPS sites within the National Capitol Region
- Assist with Youth & Young Adult Programs reporting process
- Assist with annual youth project review process
- Assist with program coordination and administrative support for the regional volunteer program
- Organize communication efforts related to regional volunteer reporting
- Support parks’ preparation and submission of annual Volunteers-In-Parks reporting needs
- Prepare materials for regional volunteer coordinator meetings and trainings, including maintaining agendas, calendar invites, and other supporting documents
- Additional duties may include updating shared resources for volunteer program managers, responding to inquiries from park volunteer coordinators, and assisting with collaborative efforts that strengthen volunteer operations across the region, such as the regional volunteer awards process
Qualifications:
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
- Be between the ages of 18-30 (or up to age 35 with Veteran status)
- Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check
- Able to commit to 52 weeks of AmeriCorps service
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
- Capacity to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to interact with public; especially youth
- Ability to embrace outdoor work in various weather conditions
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must be willing to drive department vehicles and possess a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving history
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to interact with public; especially youth in outdoor, community-based, or educational settings
- Experience with project planning, event coordination, or group activities
- Comfort providing guidance/leadership to groups in structured settings
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 recruitment process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
Time Requirements:
- Typically, this position is expected to serve 5 days/week, sometimes including weekends and holidays, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service hours
- Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term
Orientation and Training:
- Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities
Benefits:
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service term
- $900/week Stipend ($700/week Living Allowance + $200/week Additional Benefits)
- $2675 available in professional development
- AmeriCorps Health Insurance Coverage
- Access to all member and alumni benefits of Conservation Legacy
- Opportunity to make a HUGE impact on your community
- Service opportunities can help propel your career forward with intentional experience and professional connections
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.
Application, Resume and Cover Letter:
When uploading and attaching your resume to this application, please also upload and attach a cover letter. In your cover letter, please note your interest and qualifications in this position.
How to Apply:
To apply, please click on the green “apply” button in the top right corner of the page. In addition to uploading your resume to this application, please also upload and attach a cover letter.
Recruiter & Program Coordinator Contact Information:
Susie Schroer
Stewards Individual Placements Program Coordinator
sschroer@conservationlegacy.org
970-317-9131
We are 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.