NPS - Assistant Youth Program Coordinator Internship
National Park Service – National Capitol Regional Office
Length:
Term of positions is 51 weeks; full-time 40 hrs/wk
Location:
Washington, DC
Living Allowance:
$531.00 /week
AmeriCorps Award:
Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $6,095.00 (pre-tax).
Start Date:
10/5/2020
Application Due Date:
Preference given to applicants that submit application by 9/19/2020
Title of Position
Assistant Regional Youth Program Coordinator
Position Details
Stewards Individual Placement Program (SIPP) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health. SIPP in partnership with the National Park Service are seeking an AmeriCorps Member who will support the creation, growth, and development of youth programs at National Park Service (NPS) sites throughout the National Capital Area Region inclusive of all District of Columbia National Park sites, many immediately nearby and extending westward to include Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Antietam National Battlefield.
While not directly overseeing or managing a youth program, the AmeriCorps Member will provide support to each of the parks in creating, coordinating, and enhancing their youth programs. This will be accomplished specifically through the creation of a new youth and young adult onboarding and professional development toolkit, regional internal youth program website (created through MS Sharepoint), training & templates for the annual youth and young adult project request process, youth program assessment tool, leading the coordination of the annual regional Summer Youth Summit, and redeveloping and initially leading the Youth Programs Committee consisting of youth coordinators throughout the region as well as supporting any other NPS regional or national Youth Programs initiatives.
Position Responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate with youth and young adults currently serving at other parks
- Assist in the continuing development of the Youth Program Website
- Support parks in annual project development
- Lead in the coordination of the annual regional Summer Youth Summit
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- United States Citizen or legal resident
- 18-30 years of age to be eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award
Preferred Qualifications:
- Any level of experience working with youth and young adult programs
- Able to communicate effectively
- Able to work independently
Benefits: Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $6,095.00 (pre-tax).
- Living Allowance: $531/week (pre-tax)
- Place Federal student loans on Forbearance during time in service
- Interest accrual payoff by AmeriCorps
- Professional Development
- On-job training and mentorship
How to Apply
Apply on-line through the external application link on Handshake.
In addition to your resume, please submit a one page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position.
For More Information
Contact Ryan Tant – Stewards Program Coordinator
304-860-5073, rtant@conservationlegacy.org
For additional positions open from Stewards, please follow this link: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions.
Stewards Individual Placements Program does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.