Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain effective communication with supervisor through check-ins and a project workplan.

• Document the park’s current cultural and natural landscapes (structures, viewsheds, employees etc.) for historical value and the upcoming 90th celebration in 2026.

• Develop an editorial calendar for promotion of special events, partner projects and historical events on social media platforms.

• Create videos, oral histories, social media posts, webpages and other communications from concept to storyboard to capturing assets to editing to export using Adobe Suite applications.

• Produce other visual media as needed and perform other work within the purview of the visual media department.

Individual Placements receive formal training in verbal and written communications, design, and working in a team atmosphere. Additional training and professional development opportunities may also be available. If you love storytelling and working hard in a team environment, this position is incredibly rewarding.

General Qualifications:

To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 30, and a U.S. citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license

• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Suite, graphic design, photography, and videography

• Professionalism and good interpersonal communication skills

• Interest in pursuing a career with a public land management agency

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• $750 per week ($600/stipend + $150/additional benefit)

• $5,176.50 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of a 1200-hour minimum service term (used for paying off federal student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college)

• $1,000 professional development fund

• Certificate of Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority Non-Competitive Hiring Eligibility at completion of term (raises eligibility when applying for federal jobs)

• Student loan forbearance during term and interest payoff

• Member Assistance Program– 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist

• On-the-job training

• Additional subject-specific certifications and trainings may be offered

• Depending upon the academic institution and program, Individual Placement positions may fulfill academic internship requirements

• Professional development opportunities (mentorship, resume support, alumni listserv, etc.) and exposure to natural resource career paths

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.

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.