Position Title: Education and Interpretation Fellow– AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, 54 Elm Street, Woodstock VT 05091

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 05/11/2026
• End Date: 11/06/2026
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Hour

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park will host an Education & Interpretation Fellow.

The Education and Interpretation Fellow is an AmeriCorps position that will help connect youth and visitors to the park’s legacy of conservation though formal and informal interpretation, educational, and youth programs by supporting developing and presenting unique programs that engage youth and visitors on and off site, assisting with youth and education programs, and developing print and digital content that engages youth and helps visitors to develop a deeper understanding of the park’s history and resources.

Description of Duties:

• Support Youth Program Coordinator and Education Program lead in developing and facilitating park educational visits for students aged Pre-K-12 in response to teacher requests.
• Work collaboratively with other park staff and interns to implement youth programs, interpretive programs, community outreach, and educational curriculum.
• Work with interpretive coach to develop programs, learn the basics of interpretation, and find personal interpretation style.
• Develop and deliver interpretive tours and talks.
• Assist with special events by developing and facilitating event specific programming and activities targeting kids and families.
• Develop and implement Junior Ranger programs and activities.
• Develop activities for the park’s Nature Nook program.
• Assist with the protection of park collections by serving as a Mansion Steward.
• Collaborate with the Cultural Resources Department to identify and develop relevant public or educational programs that highlight the park’s history and collections.

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• 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
• Valid driver’s license. Must be 21 years and older OR have held a valid driver’s license for three consecutive years for driver eligibility.
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in an outdoor setting
• Experience delivering educational or interpretive programming
• Customer Service experience
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to work outside for long hours in a variety of temperatures/conditions, ability to hike multiple miles often up hill.
• Desired strengths: team player, flexible, organized, able to work independently at times

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 Friday through Tuesday, from 8:45 am – 5:15 pm, 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.
• Professional Development Fund of $500 for training and travel

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50
• Living Allowance of $600 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $200 per week.
• Childcare Coverage if Eligible
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible

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.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Conservation Legacy Contact:

Emma Nehan-Springstead, enehan@conservationlegacy.org

National Park Service Contact information:

Rainey McKenna, Rainey_McKenna@nps.gov

802-478-4160

45 Elm Street, Woodstock, VT 05091

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.