Position Title: NPS - Natural Resource Stewardship and Sciences Fellow – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: Moores Creek National Battlefield

40 Patriots Hall Dr., Currie, NC 28435

Terms of Service:

• Anticipated Start Date: 2/9/2026
• Anticipated End Date: 6/26/2026 (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. The National Park Service protects unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. Moores Creek National Battlefield commemorates and protects the sites and stories surrounding the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, fought February 27, 1776, for education and military study. Natural resources are undergoing revitalization at the park, where a wide variety of flora and fauna are protected.

The Natural Resource Stewardship and Sciences Fellow is an AmeriCorps position that will have a key role in critical vegetation restoration, carnivorous plant habitat restoration, and invasive species management. The AmeriCorps member will support natural resource stewardship activities and assist park staff in providing a range of services designed to foster meaningful connections to Moores Creek National Battlefield and its rich history. During the course of the internship, the member will serve independently on day-to-day tasks and coordinate with visiting subject matter experts (SMEs) for technical direction and support on specific restoration and monitoring projects. The member will gain a deeper understanding of on-the-ground natural area management in a dynamic public lands setting alongside experienced National Park Service employees. This position is designed to help the member grow professionally and deepen their understanding of how land management agencies such as the National Park Service balance their mission of providing opportunities for the public to experience parks while ensuring that resources are protected.

If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling journey with Moores Creek National Battlefield, 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 Moores Creek National Battlefield, please visit: Moores Creek National Battlefield (U.S. National Park Service)

Description of Duties:

As an AmeriCorps Member serving with the Moores Creek National Battlefield in Currie, NC, your responsibilities will include:

• Support the restoration of native natural areas, including longleaf/loblolly pine forests and seasonal wetland savannahs.
• Conduct planting, invasive plant removal, and habitat enhancement using both manual and mechanical methods.
• Assist with data collection, site maintenance, and monitoring activities related to habitat condition and restoration progress.
• Participate in efforts to restore sensitive carnivorous plant habitat, with technical guidance from SME partners.
• Help maintain a raised-bed carnivorous plant garden for visitor education and interpretive use.
• Assist with mapping and documenting restoration activities using field notes.
• Conduct invasive species identification and removal using integrated methods, including herbicide application (with proper training), hand-pulling, and mechanical clearing.
• Serve under the guidelines of the park’s Pesticide and Herbicide Use Program (PUPS), following strict safety and documentation protocols.
• Track treatment areas and monitor outcomes to support long-term management goals.
• Coordinate with visiting NRSS professionals (e.g., inventory and monitoring staff, fire teams, invasive plant experts) to support scheduled fieldwork.
• Assist with habitat management for developed natural areas, including rain gardens and buffer zones.
• Contribute to natural resource interpretation for visitors by developing plant ID signage, digital content, social media posts, or informal presentations.
• Maintain accurate records of field activities and contribute to project reports as needed.

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.

• Ability to commute to and from the park.
• Bachelor's degree or current student in ecology, biology, environmental science, natural resources management, or a related field is preferred.
• Clear communicator who can document their service projects and seek support as needed.
• Comfortable serving independently with guidance from a non-specialist supervisor.
• Willingness to follow technical instructions provided by off-site experts.
• Ability to serve outdoors in challenging natural areas subject to heat, insects, and uneven terrain.
• Capable of using basic hand tools and willingness to be trained in safe herbicide application and equipment use.
• Motivated and conservation-oriented self-starter that enjoys serving outdoors for long periods of time.

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work 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. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the 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 Monday through Friday, 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 on the ground training from the park superintendent and park staff, as well as other subject matter experts within the Southeast Region.
• The member will gain hands-on experience in habitat restoration, invasive species management, ecological monitoring, and park operations.
• The member will learn to serve independently while aligning with park priorities and scientific best practices.
• The member will have a chance to serve closely with the Invasive Plant Management team out of Southeast Region and potentially have opportunities to travel to assist. Additionally, the park will provide training with basic hand tools as well as safe herbicide application and equipment use.
• The member will have opportunities to serve closely with a variety of other subject matter experts in the NPS and outside the NPS in the Resource Management field.

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14
• Living Allowance of $640 per week.

• 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.