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National Park Service - Interpretation and Visitor Services AmeriCorps (FORA)

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Position Title:  NPS – Interpretation and Visitor Services AmeriCorps 

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

1401 National Park, Manteo, NC 27954

 

 

Terms of Service:

 

  • Anticipated Start Date: 11/3/2025
  • Anticipated End Date: 3/20/2026 (20 weeks)
  • AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 675 Hours

 

Purpose:

 

Stewards Individual Placements is an AmeriCorps Program which provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and protect our natural and cultural resources. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, located on Roanoke Island and bordered by the Outer Banks, has been the scene of historical dramas for more than four centuries and has become a focal point of American history. The Carolina Algonquian people lived on Roanoke Island and the surrounding areas developing a unique culture in the Outer Banks. In the 1580s English colonists arrived and attempted to create the first English colony in North America. During the American Civil War, the US Army established a Freedmen's Colony on site. Today, the long-running Lost Colony play interprets the history of the English and Algonquian interactions on Roanoke Island.

 

The Interpretation and Visitor Services AmeriCorps position will serve as a member of the park's Interpretation and Visitor Services Team. The AmeriCorps member will assist park staff in providing a range of services designed to foster meaningful connections to Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and its rich history. During the course of the internship, the member will serve alongside experienced National Park Service employees supporting every facet of park operations such as frontline visitor services, interpretive and educational programming, outreach events, special projects, and digital interpretive media content. The member will create programming centered on the Freedmen’s Colony of Roanoke Island and the Civil War Battle of Roanoke Island.

 

If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling journey with Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, apply now by uploading your resume and cover letter, and take the first step towards a rewarding career with the National Park Service! 

 

To learn more about Stewards, please visit: Homepage | Stewards Individual Placement Program

 

To learn more about the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, please visit: Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

 

Description of Duties:

 

As an AmeriCorps Member serving with Fort Raleigh National Historic Site in Manteo, NC, your responsibilities will include:

 

  •  Assist Visitor Services by providing information on points of interest in the park at the visitor center and through roving interpretations.
  • Research and present at least one new interpretive program to public audiences.
  • Develop and present engaging, audience-centered, formal, and informal interpretive programs.
  • Research, write, edit, and publish digital interpretive content such as webpages, social media posts, and other content.
  • Facilitate curriculum-based education programs on-site, in-classroom, and virtually.
  • Assist at special events.
  • Perform other similar duties as assigned, based on the needs of the park and the interest and skills of the member.

 

Qualifications:

 

  • United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
  • Between the ages of 18 – 30, or up to age 35 with Veteran status.
  • Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or 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.
  •  Must have a valid Driver’s License.
  • Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

 

Our Commitment:

 

Conservation 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:

 

  • Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours a week, potentially including weekends, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
  • The member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.
  • The member will serve fully in person on site.

 

Orientation and Training:

 

  • The member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
  • The member will receive interpretive training and guidance in the creation of programs, interpretive skills, and public speaking.
  • The member will receive guidance and training on writing for the public, editing skills, and social media techniques.
  • The member will receive training in the foundations of interpretation, customer service, and area orientation.
  • The member will receive direct supervision, mentoring, and communication on site in addition to safety and customer service training.
  • The member will receive job shadowing opportunities with other service groups in nearby parks.

 

Benefits:

 

  • Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14
  • Living Allowance of $640 per week.
  • Housing on site.
  • Childcare Coverage if Eligible.
  • Loan forbearance if Eligible.
  • Interest Payments if Eligible.
  • Eligible for Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority upon successful completion of term.
  • Training and Professional Development Opportunities.
  • Employee Wellness Program (connect with a licensed professional counselor and 24/7 support).
  • Networking and Mentorship.

 

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.

 

Recruiter & Program Coordinator Contact Information:

 

Meaghan Hall

Stewards Individual Placements Program Coordinator

mhall@conservationlegacy.org

681-666-3266  

 

Conservation 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.