Position Title: Visitor Services Stewardship Member with Weir Farm National Historical Park

Conservation Legacy Program: Weir Farm National Historical Park

Site Location: 735 Nod Hill Road
Wilton, CT 06897

Terms of Service: 24 weeks

• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• End Date: 11/20/2026
• Application Deadline: 05/05/2026
• Number of Positions Available: 1
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 675 Hours

Purpose:
Stewards Individual Placements, a division of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural and cultural resources.

Weir Farm National Historical Park, the only National Park Service site dedicated to American painting, is one of the nation’s finest remaining landscapes of American art. The park offers an abundance of exciting, fun programs to the public, including art workshops and special tours. Weir Farm National Historical Park's mission is to preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. Specifically, to preserve and provide opportunities for visitors to preserve a significant site of the tradition of American Impressionism; maintain the integrity of a setting that inspired artistic expression and to offer opportunities for the inspirational benefit and education of the American people.

Stewards Individual Placements, in partnership with Weir Farm National Historical Park, is seeking an AmeriCorps Member who will join the dynamic team at Weir Farm National Historical Park (NHP) for an unforgettable adventure as a Visitor Service Member! This service role is perfect for enthusiastic young professionals eager to make a difference and those passionate about preserving national parks.

Train as a front-line interpreter, lead public programs, work hands-on with museum collections, conduct research, complete projects to engage in-park and virtual visitors, increase visitor understanding of natural & cultural resources, and contribute to Cyclic Maintenance and grounds projects. The Visitor Service Member will be part of the Visitor Service Team at Weir Farm NHP; they will lead programs for the public, including service-learning activities that are meaningful, relevant, and fun. The position will have real-world impacts on park resources, public programs, and community engagement; all increasing the reach for the Weir Farm NHP.

Description of Duties:
To achieve the goals of this position, the AmeriCorps Member will:

• · Lead exciting public programs, including tours of the Weir House, hands-on service-learning projects, and engaging curriculum-based education activities
• · Be the face of Weir Farm NHP at the visitor center, and the Weir and Young Studios, providing information and informal interpretation to visitors
• · Contribute your creativity to the park’s web-based, digital, and social media platforms
• · Participate in vibrant public outreach programs
• · Support the Art in the Park program by assisting with art workshops and managing art supplies
• · Lead groups of enthusiastic students during educational activities
• · Undertake a unique engagement project based on your skills and interests, such as a web-based tour, publication, or other innovative projects aimed at engaging
• · Collaborate with curatorial, facilities, and natural resource divisions, occasionally assisting with gardens and grounds maintenance or museum collections work

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• Be between the ages of 18-30 (or up to age 35 with Veteran status)
• Has received a High School diploma
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check
• Able to commit to 24 weeks of AmeriCorps service
• Ability to interact with public; especially youth
• Communication skills, both interpersonal and written
• Ability to embrace outdoor work in various weather conditions
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• · Visitor Services experience is a plus
• Must be willing to drive department vehicles and possess a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving history
  
  
  

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 recruitment process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

• Typically, this position is expected to serve 5 days/week, sometimes including weekends and holidays, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service hours
• 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
• On-site job training on Intro to History of NPS and Weir Farm NHP
• On-the-job training on Operational Leadership
• Interpretation 101
• CPR & First Aid
  
  

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service term
• $719/week Stipend ($590/week Living Allowance + $129/week Additional Benefits)
• · Access to all member and alumni benefits of Conservation Legacy
• · Opportunity to make a HUGE impact on your community
• · Service opportunities can help propel your career forward with intentional experience and professional connections
  
  

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.

Application, Resume and Cover Letter:
When uploading and attaching your resume to this application, please also upload and attach a cover letter. In your cover letter, please note your interest and qualifications in this position.

How to Apply:
To apply, please click on the green “apply” button in the top right corner of the page. In addition to uploading your resume to this application, please also upload and attach a cover letter.

Recruiter & Program Coordinator Contact Information:
Susie Schroer
Stewards Individual Placements Program Coordinator
sschroer@conservationlegacy.org
970-317-9131

We are 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.