Youth and Education Member – Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park

Youth and education Member – Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park

Summary

American Conservation experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), is seeking 1 Member to contribute to youth and education projects alongside NPS Staff.

For more information about ACE, please visit our website online.

Start Date: 5/4/26

Estimated End Date: 10/31/26

*a 26-week minimum commitment is required*

Location Details/description: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park (Woodstock, VT)

Nestled among the rolling hills and pastures of eastern-central Vermont, the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is the only national park to tell the story of conservation history and the evolving nature of land stewardship in America. The boyhood home of George Perkins Marsh, one of America’s first conservationists, and later the home of Frederick Billings, the property was given to the American people by its most recent owners, Laurance S. and Mary F. Rockefeller.

For more information about the park, please visit the MABI subpage on the National Park Service website.

position Overview:

The Education and Youth Fellow will help connect youth with the legacy of conservation through formal and informal programs and interactions. The member will help facilitate best practices of place-based education within a long-term partnership with the local school district supporting teachers and students, pre-k through 12th grade. The fellow will also assist with the ins and outs of program management for youth work crews, summer camps, and other youth interns. One primary responsibility will be coordinating an in-depth 8-week career exploration of the National Park Service for high school interns.

Duties include:

• Support Youth Program Coordinator and Education Program lead in developing and facilitating park educational visits for students aged Pre-K-12 in response to teacher request

• Assist with coordination of an in-depth 8-week career exploration internship program for two local high school students through collaboration with various park divisions, accessing professional development opportunities, and thorough communication.

• Assist with and co-lead the one-week Mountains and Rivers Forever Summer Camp, 2 overnights included, for middle school students

• Assist with development and logistics of weekly professional development activities for the cohort of 15 Young Professionals at the parks

• Develop and lead Youth Summit, a sharing of youth work with all park staff

• Coordinate youth specific volunteer projects with Volunteer and Accessibility Coordinator  

• Work collaboratively with Science Education Fellows to implement curriculum 

• Assist with special events as needed by working at assigned hubs (ex. Junior Ranger tent, entrance station, guided talks)

• Assist with developing and leading youth programs for the public.

This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 5:00 pm ET.

Position Benefits

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $600/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service and 640 hours of service. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general eligibility information on our website.

Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or the NPS. A $700/month housing allowance is available via reimbursement (6.5 months total).

Training/Professional Development Allowance: ACE members will have access to up to $500 to be used for eligible professional development and training expenses. Further details regarding distribution of these funds will be provided during the interview process.

Travel/Commute Allowance: ACE members will have access to up to $850 to be used for commuting and travel expenses. Further details regarding distribution of these funds will be provided during the interview process.

Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. Specific training may include CPR and First Aid, leadership, and safety.

Qualifications

Required:

• Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
• A current and valid form of ID (will be required to provide copies of ID’s upon hiring)
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.
• Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.
• To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit the ACE website.

Preferred:

• Experience working with youth in an outdoor setting
• Experience delivering educational or interpretive programming
• Ability to positively respond to changing schedules or circumstances
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to work outside for long hours in a variety of temperatures/conditions, ability to hike multiple miles often up hill.
• Desired strengths: team player, flexible, organized, able to work independently at times

Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands: Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, hiking, carrying, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. Manual dexterity required for use of various tools, computer keyboard/mouse and other office equipment. Required to stoop, kneel, climb stairs, ladders, and/or crouch. Ability to traverse uneven and/or unpaved exterior areas throughout the park grounds.
• Weight Lifted or Force Exerted: Frequently moves up to 25 pounds unassisted, ability to move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Environmental: Work environment can change frequently; working under adverse weather conditions and in various climates.
• Noise Environment: Moderate to high noise such as hand and power tools. Moderate noise such as in a business office with equipment and light traffic.

Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources.

Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the NPS or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the NPS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the NPS, will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to the NPS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACE’s online Application page. Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position, please feel free to contact ACE Program Manager, Andrew Garcia.

ACE values an inclusive workforce – if you meet at least 70 percent of the qualifications, we want to hear from you!ACE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information when you are hired to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

EEO: Employment with ACE is based upon ability, qualifications, attitude, and job-related factors. Every qualified employee or applicant has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, demotion, termination, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information (including of a family member), veteran or military status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, marital or parental status, political affiliation, ethnicity, hair texture or style, arrest record, caste, hereditary status, endogamy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.