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Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Steward

Stewards Individual Placement Program
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Position Title: Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Member with the National Mall & Memorial Parks

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: National Mall & Memorial Parks/Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW; Washington D.C., 20002


Terms of Service: 30 weeks 

  • Start Date: 06/29/2026
  • End Date: 01/22/2027
  • Application Deadline: 05/24/2026
  • Number of Positions Available: 2
  • AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900Hours

 

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 mission of the National Mall and Memorial Parks encompasses maintaining the land as the nation’s premier civic space — a venue for First Amendment demonstrations, national celebrations, reflection and contemplation, recreation, and special events; a place to explore values and ideas that reflect how Americans see themselves; an area free of commercial advertising. 

Role of Position
Stewards Individual Placements, in partnership with the National Park Service’s National Mall and Memorial Parks, are seeking two (2) Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Stewards to support the National Mall and Memorial Parks in launching America 250/Freedom 250 commemorations and celebration. With increased visitation expected for numerous events this summer, Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Stewards will play a vital role in helping the park provide excellent customer service while also taking advantage of an opportunity to serve the public at a unique time in the country's history. 

Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Stewards will join the National Park Service team at the National Mall and Memorial Parks in the grand opening of the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft. This new museum will provide 15,000 sf of exhibit space while providing public access to views of the memorial’s foundations. Undercroft exhibits highlight the construction history of the memorial, utilizing multimedia presentations to show how the Lincoln Memorial has become the nation’s foremost backdrop for civil rights demonstrations. 

The Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Stewards will operate as team members with park rangers in a rotating schedule managing visitors in line for the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft, scanning tickets, and ushering visitors within the undercroft. Many visitors are there early to get tickets, take advantage of the view and photo opportunities.


Description of Duties:
To achieve the goals of this position, the AmeriCorps Member will:

  • Completes daily operational needs at the memorial, conduct visitor counts, support special events and permitted activities to ensure park operations
  • Monitor and report on the condition of park resources on a regular basis
  • Provide greetings, announcements, orientation, information, interpretation and friendly customer service - Interact with visitors by answering questions about the Lincoln Memorial and Washington, DC.
  • Volunteer recruitment and retention: 
    • Speak with public about volunteerism within the National Park Service
    • Provide resources to individuals interested in joining the National Mall’s volunteer program
    • Serve as a liaison with the Interpretation and Education division to assist the coordination of volunteers seeking to support the Lincoln Undercroft
  • Cultural Resource Management assistance in the collection of materials left at the park and nearby memorials

 

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 30 weeks of AmeriCorps service
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
  • Ability to interact with public
  • Ability to embrace outdoor work in various weather conditions for up to 4 hours at a time

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree required with preferences for degrees in history, archeology, anthropology, park & recreation management, resource management, library or museum sciences

 

 

 

 Time Requirements:

  • Typically, this position is expected to serve a full work week (36-40 hours/week).  Schedule may include weekend and evening shifts.  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:

  • Orientation including training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities
  • First Aid-CPR
  • Audience Centered Learning (interpretation training)
  • Incident Command Training

 

Benefits:

  • Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service term
  • $1000/week Stipend ($620/week Living Allowance + $380/week Additional Benefits)
  • $410 available in professional development 
  • AmeriCorps Health Insurance available
  • 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.