Position Details: 

Stewards Individual Placements, a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. The Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) Program combines the strength of a national leader in conservation service with the National Park Service to train a diverse group of emerging leaders to assist park units in building lasting connections to communities. 

The Community Volunteer Ambassador will help to revitalize the volunteer program at Ocmulgee Mounds NHP. With a groundswell of local support for the park, there are many opportunities to engage the community. 

Site Description 

Ocmulgee Mounds NHP tells the story of 12,000 years of continual habitation of the Macon Plateau by indigenous cultures. The Mississippian Period began around 900 CE and a vibrant culture developed here and people constructed large mounds which remain here today. The descendent native populations consider Ocmulgee their ancestral homelands. 

Position Responsibilities: 

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• Work with multiple divisions to gain insight into volunteer needs throughout the park.  
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• Work to achieve park goals/objectives through the strategic use of volunteers.  
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• Reach out into the local community for volunteer recruitment and support, especially Black, Indigenous, People or Color (BIPOC) and underserved communities.  
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• Assist with the creation and implementation of volunteer events (days of service, etc.) and park-specific events. 
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• Assist supervisor in managing and digitizing documents for the volunteer program. 
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• Post volunteer opportunities on social media and volunteer.gov. 
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CVA Minimum Requirements: 

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• Be willing to occasionally work weekends and odd hours.  
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• Participate in the CVA National Early Service Training in late March/early April 2024 (date TBD) 
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• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.  
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• Be 18-30 years old at time of service (veterans up to 35 years old) 
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• High School Diploma/GED  
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• Pass fingerprint-based FBI, state criminal, and a national sex offender checks.   
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• Be able to provide proof of a driver’s license and complete a MVR check 
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• Must be over 21 years old or have had license for at least 3 years to be insured in this position 
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Preferred Qualifications: 

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• Ideal applicant will have an affable personality and be able to work with diverse audiences.  
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• Local candidates within commuting distance of the park and with knowledge of local communities preferred.  
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• Experience with Adobe products and managing social media.  
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• Strong Public speaking skills and effective communication skills. 
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Additional Information: 

Park housing is not available. 

Benefits: 

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• $600/week living stipend. 
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• $150/week in housing allowance. 
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• Limited health care/childcare benefits 
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• The position is eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award $6,895.00 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of the program 
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• $1,200 in professional development funds for training, networking, conferences, and/or travel.  
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• Networking opportunities within the National Park Service and partnering organizations 
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• Public Land Corps Hiring Authority 
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• Week-long in-person training at NPS site with travel/meal expenses covered. 
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How to Apply 

Please visit Community Volunteer Ambassador (cvainternships.org) to review “Member Positions” by region and find instructions on how to apply.  

The CVA position will start on Monday, January 22nd, 2024, and run for 48 weeks until Friday, December 20th, 2024. Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-member-application-winter-2024. Application form requires a resume, cover letter, professional references. 

Please ensure your cover letter addresses how your experience aligns with the CVA program, your experience working with diverse populations, and position details for this park/position. You may submit one application for multiple positions by selecting all sites you are interested in. 

Applications Deadline 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First review will occur in early November. Final deadline is Sunday, December 10th, 2023. 

For Application Questions: 

Please contact Geoff Elliot, Program Director at gelliot@conservationlegacy.org 

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, 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 a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.