Position Title:  Youth Empowerment Steward (YES) AmeriCorps Member with Homestead National Historical Park

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: Homestead National Historical Park
8523 W. State Hwy 4, Beatrice, NE 68310

Terms of Service: 12 weeks

Start Date: 08/11/25 End Date:  11/03/25Application Deadline: 07/07/25Number of Positions Available: 1AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450 Hours

 

Stewards Individual Placements & Youth Empowerment Steward (YES) Initiative:
Stewards Individual Placements provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural and cultural resources.  The Youth Empowerment Steward (YES) initiative aims to increase access to the outdoors for everyone. Are you passionate about disability rights and accessibility in National Parks and public lands? Do you have a personal connection to the disability community?  Our health, our planet, and our collective future rely on diversity – in thought, ability, experience, and ideas.  That’s why we need YOU.  Become a Youth Empowerment Steward (YES) member and help make the outdoors more accessible for all!

 

Role of YES Member at Homestead National Historical Park
Homestead National Historical Park remembers the many legacies of the Homestead Act of 1862. The Homestead Act gave individuals an opportunity to earn 160 acres of land from the federal government if they lived on the land for 5 years, built a shelter, and improved the land. The Act lasted 163 years and settled ten percent of all land in the United States.

 

Homestead National Historical Park has a large collection of unorganized photos taken at the park site and during park activities. These photos are not comprehensively organized, or accessible.  Stewards Individual Placements, in partnership with Homestead National Historical Park, are seeking a YES service member to review and organize photos to be compiled into a comprehensive and accessible database.   The YES member will work closely with the Park Ranger, and the Visual Information Specialist to write/develop alternative text of the media, ensuring photos are 508 compliant, ready to be used by screen readers, and more accessible for everyone to utilize\. This position will also assist with routine visitor service at the front desk.

 
Description of Duties:

To achieve the goals of this YES position, the member will:

·       Review existing photos to determine if they should be deleted or if they should be categorized for future use·       Organize photos in a comprehensive way to be uploaded and stored to a comprehensive database system for future use·       Work to develop and provide alternative text for each photo·       Support front desk and visitor center services

 
Qualifications:

United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alienBe between the ages of 18-30 (or up to age 35 with Veteran status)Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificateAgrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.Able to commit to 12 weeks of serviceHave a connection to the disability communityEffective communication skillsBasic computer skills, including Microsoft ExcelSelf-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Customer Service experience a plusAbility to drive also a plus

 

 Time Requirements:

Typically, this position is expected to serve Saturday to Wednesday, 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.Commit to 12 weeks of AmeriCorps service

Orientation and Training:

Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activitiesHomestead National Historical Park also has a clear leadership structure that promotes active trainings and opportunities for feedback at all levels. The service member will participate in all staff trainings and meetings. These trainings include a daily safety meeting, monthly all staff meetings, and divisional meetingsTraining and Orientation with the Visual Information Specialist on utilizing a database template, and proper logging of the photos

Benefits:

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1956.35, pre-taxLiving Allowance of $600 per weekAdditional Benefits of $100 per week·       On-site housing available·       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.  In your cover letter, please address your experience with the disability community.  

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.