PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-member-application-2026 Application form requires a resume, cover letter, professional references.

Position Title: Community Volunteer Ambassador, Golden Gate National Recreation Area – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements Program

Site Location: Golden Gate National Recreation Area

643 Old Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94129

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 2/23/2026
• End Date: 2/5/2027
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1700 Hour Slot

Purpose:

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 emerging leaders to assist park units in building lasting connections to communities.

Fort Point and the Presidio house stories of the Bay Area's military legacy, the buffalo soldiers, and thousands of years of cultural history related to the first peoples of the land. In addition to the rich cultural history there is also abundant natural history to be found in the miles of pacific coastline, historic intertidal marshland, chaparral, and century old forests. The southern areas of Golden Gate National Recreation Area host varied volunteer programs that connect individuals of the public, school groups, and organizations with stewardship-based projects, as well as long-term interpretation volunteers who help rangers staff the Presidio Visitor Center and Fort Point NHS.

The Community Volunteer Ambassador in the Southern Areas will work alongside their supervisors, other NPS staff, park partners, interns, and volunteers in the field helping to facilitate the volunteer programs for the Presidio and Fort Point. The CVA will support all aspects of the volunteer programming including recruitment, retention, recognition, reporting and training of volunteers. The CVA will support existing programming as well as develop new volunteer programming. Expand outreach and volunteer opportunities to reach new audiences. Support work to expand the audience of the volunteer workforce of the Presidio Visitor Center and Fort Point. They will help work on replying to volunteer inquiries, onboarding volunteers with the proper service agreements and paperwork, and helping facilitate onsite orientation to new volunteers and interns throughout their time.

Description of Duties:

· Supporting NPS and partner VIP (Volunteer In Parks) Coordinators, outreach staff, fellow CVAs and Interns to schedule volunteer programs and logistics, draft and implement southern areas interpretive plans, facilitate America 250th volunteer specific programs, and grow the current volunteer program.

· The CVA will assist with recruitment coordination and hosting volunteer groups on projects that support many partners and divisions in the southern areas.

· Supporting interpretation, natural resource, and partner staff to provide volunteer support, seek professional development, identify and coordinate service projects, schedule interpretive tours, educational opportunities to enhance volunteer programs, and evaluating support systems for volunteer programs in the Presidio and Fort Point.

· The CVA will also provide digital media support through the parkwide volunteer program to enhance the presence of volunteerism on the park's social media platforms.

· Other duties as assigned based on CVA interests and the needs of the site.

Qualifications:

• Interest in conservation and the outdoors
• Interest in learning
• Ability to be on time to work
• Must be comfortable and able to wear a uniform
• Operate safely in outdoor environments with changing climates
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with phone ringing often, while working at a computer on projects
• Ability to work with varied audiences from different backgrounds and interests.
• Welcome and treat all people with respect
• Actively participate in staff meetings, wellness activities, and other team communication.
• Proactively communicate with supervisor and team (“overshare, no surprises”)
• Model flexibility and a positive attitude in changing circumstances
• Submit proof of a Driver’s License and undergo a Federal Background Check, upon selection.
• At least 17 years of age
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Interest in the history of California and Bay Area

· Be a quick learner

· Effective Communication skills

· Attention to detail and safety

· Be motivated to learn new skills and tasks

· Be creative and think outside the box on best ways to get work done

· Ability to type and take notes

· Ability to stay organized, create files, and create folders

· Ability to use email, and reply to email inquiries

· Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and using Teams and Zoom software for programs for meetings

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 per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
• Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• Week-long, in-person training on NPS volunteer program management and leadership skills
• Year-long continuum of learning supporting professional development
• $750.00 in Professional Development Funds for travel and training

Additional Position and Community Information:

San Francisco is a unique park urban interface where many networking and outreach opportunities abound. Internally, CVA will have opportunities to utilize Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s Program such as Federal Jobs Workshops, Networking Mixer, Additional job shadowing, and Training Portal Access. Programing and materials established during the CVA's time at Golden Gate National Recreation Area will benefit millions of park visitors as well as a robust volunteer base. San Francisco's climate and ecosystem have earned the Presidio Unesco Biosphere Status providing a great blank canvas for programs and enrichment.

NPS Host Site will provide housing at no cost to the participant.

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395.00
• Living Allowance of $600.00 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $150.00 per week if housing is NOT provided by NPS host site at no cost to the participant.
• Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
• Childcare Coverage if Eligible
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible
• 10 Federal Holidays, 13 days Personal Leave, 13 days Sick Leave

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.

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, February 23, 2026 and run for 50 weeks until Friday, February 5, 2027.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-member-application-2026

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 different populations, and position details for this park/position. You may submit one application for multiple positions by selecting all sites you are interested in.

Application Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Final deadline is Friday, January 9, 2026.

For Application Questions:

Please contact James Gasaway, Program Director at jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org

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.