Community Engagement Individual Placement – AmeriCorps

position Title: Community Engagement Individual Placement – AmeriCorps

jobshiringnearme.org Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, 300 N Bond Street, Plains Georgia 31780

Application Timeline: Preference given to applicants that submit application by October 3. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 11/17/2025
• End Date: 11/13/2026
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1700 Hour

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of jobshiringnearme.org Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park will host a Community Engagement Individual Placement.

This Community Engagement Individual Placement is an AmeriCorps position that will help expand the park’s reach by assisting with outreach events, developing community-focused materials, and supporting targeted volunteer recruitment. Through service-learning projects, the individual placement will create meaningful opportunities for local schools and groups to connect with the park while contributing to stewardship efforts. The position will also strengthen partnerships with community organizations, resulting in co-hosted programs and lasting collaborations. Collectively, these efforts will leave behind sustainable resources, stronger relationships, and measurable increases in community awareness and participation at Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.

This position will work directly with interpretive leadership to meet community stakeholders and local leaders and engage with them to maintain, foster, and develop working relationships to increase visitor use, volunteerism, and promote involvement from all members of the community.

description of Duties:

• Plan, assist with, and evaluate community outreach events and public programs that highlight the park’s history and mission.
• Develop and distribute outreach materials (print and digital) to engage local schools, civic groups, and community organizations.
• Recruit, orient, and support volunteers to strengthen the park’s volunteer base and increase community participation.
• Coordinate service-learning projects that connect educational goals with meaningful stewardship activities in the park.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners to foster collaborative programs and lasting partnerships.

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• Applicants must be between ages of 18-30 years old, or up to 35 for veteran, based on Public Land Corps Act of 1993 authorizing this AmeriCorps opportunity.
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award.
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest in public history, environmental education, or community engagement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with different groups
• experience with event planning, outreach, or volunteer coordination (paid or volunteer)
• Basic graphic design or social media skills for creating outreach materials
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Comfort with public speaking and leading group activities
• Willingness to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
• Familiarity with the mission of the National Park Service and public lands stewardship

Additional Position and Community Information

• Housing available in local communities
• All typical grocery and retail options available in gateway communities

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395.00
• Living Allowance of $565.00 per week.
• Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
• Childcare Coverage if Eligible
• Student Loan forbearance if Eligible (administered by MyAmeriCorps, directly)
• Interest Payments if Eligible (administered through MyAmeriCorps, directly)

How to Apply
Apply on-line at: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions.  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.

Application Timeline: Preference given to applicants who submit applications by October 3, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position will close on or before October 17, 2025.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

• Program Contact information: Emma Nehan-Springstead at enehan@conservationlegacy.org
• Service Site Contact information: Quentin_Bucker@nps.gov

jobshiringnearme.org 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. 

Additional Details

Physical Requirements:

jobshiringnearme.org Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional 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. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

• This position is expected to serve 40 hours each week, but exact service schedules may vary.
• Lunch breaks 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.

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• NPS Volunteer Program Management training
• $750.00 Professional Development Fund for travel and training.

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.