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Job description
The Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) program combines the strength of a national leader in conservation service with the National Park Service (NPS) in order to train a diverse group of emerging leaders to assist park units in building lasting connections to local communities. Over fifty young professionals will serve as CVA members for 50 week terms at NPS sites across the country.
Stewards Individual Placements, a Program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources.
Stewards, in partnership with the National Park Service, are seeking our next cohort of interns to serve as Community Volunteer Ambassadors.
Length: position is 50 weeks, 40 hours/week
Start Date: Monday, February 7th 2022
Living Allowance: Baseline allowance of $500/week*
AmeriCorps Award: $6,345 (pretax)
Application Due Date: 12/17/2021, or Until Filled
Members will attend a week-long, nationwide, National Early Service Training.
Members will receive the Public Land Corps Hiring Authority upon completion.
Required Skills
Excellent communication skills
Flexibility and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to coordinate and work with a variety of park staff and volunteers
Must enjoy working with a wide variety of people, such as park staff, volunteers, partners, visitors, and
community members
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; computer literate
Education: High School diploma/GED required
Between the ages of 18-30 years old (35 years old if you are a veteran)
Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Submit proof of a Driver's License and undergo a Federal Background Check, upon selection
It is very likely that all participants will be required to be fully vaccinated to serve in the 2022 CVA Program. At a minimum participants will be required to get tested weekly if they are not vaccinated. Dates for implementing these requirements are not yet determined, but we expect that compliance will be necessary by the end of 2021
Required Experience
Experience in customer service
Experience with public speaking
Strong attention to detail
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Worksite address
sainte genevieve, MO, 63670, US
Who can apply
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