Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador – Network Benefits

Position Summary

Appalachian Conservation Corps and the National Park Service are seeking a Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador to work on projects supporting visitor experiences throughout the Chesapeake Gateways Network through digital and print resources.

Responsibilities

• Community engagement and outreach, especially activating young people to move from digital engagement to onsite stewardship.
• Preparing and publishing content focused on at least one of the NPS Chesapeake Gateways themes.
• Creating, editing, and publishing content for multiple print and digital platforms including websites, mobile apps, social media, publications, newspapers, magazines, and more.
• Developing digital interpretative experiences at Chesapeake Gateways Places.
• Developing common interpretive content that can be readily adapted and customized for use at individual sites, including thematic interpretive products, such as interpretive signage.
• Linking culture and nature through interpretation, education, messaging, and initiatives.
• Participating in a variety of activities and projects related to the mission of the National Park Service depending on interest areas.

Benefits

• $760 weekly stipend paid bi-weekly ($600 living stipend + $160 additional member benefit)
• $7,395 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of 1700 hour service term (award amount varies based on length of commitment and can be used for paying off federal student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college)
• Option to enroll in free Health, Vision, Mental Health and Dental benefits
• $1250 professional development fund for certifications, trainings, conferences, and travel reimbursements
• Paid leave
• Eligibility for the Public Land Corps Hiring Authority upon successful completion – noncompetitive hiring status for two years when applying for federal positions
• Possible federal student loan forbearance and interest payoff
• Member Assistance Program – 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist
• Depending upon the academic institution and program, positions may fulfill Internship requirements
• Professional development opportunities (mentorship, resume support, alumni listserv, etc.) and exposure to natural resource career paths