Position Title: NPS – America 250 Youth Ambassador - AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: Gulf Islands National Seashore

1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

 

Terms of Service:

 

Anticipated Start Date: 1/5/2026Anticipated End Date: 9/11/2026 (36 weeks)AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1200 Hours

 

Purpose:

 

Stewards Individual Placements is an AmeriCorps Program which provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and protect our natural and cultural resources. Gulf Islands National Seashore (GUIS) is the nation's largest national seashore. GUIS stretches for 160 miles from Mississippi to Florida and protects and interprets an interconnected system of coastal defense fortifications, barrier islands, wilderness, and coastal and marine natural areas. The Resource Education team engages visitors through educational, inspirational, and relevant experiences. The team provides interpretation and education services and products that encourage stewardship, enable renewal and recreation, and conserve and protect Gulf Islands' natural and cultural resources.

 

The America 250 Youth Ambassador is an AmeriCorps position which will serve as a member of the park's Resource Education team to provide interpretation and education services to visitors. The AmeriCorps member will assist park staff in fostering meaningful connections to Gulf Islands National Seashore and its rich history. During the course of the internship, members will serve alongside experienced National Park Service employees supporting every facet of park operations such as formal public programming, informal interpretation services, educational programming, visitor experiences, community engagement, and digital interpretation.

 

If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling journey with Gulf Islands National Seashore apply now by uploading your resume and cover letter, and take the first step towards a rewarding career with the National Park Service! 

 

To learn more about Stewards, please visit: Homepage | Stewards Individual Placement Program

 

To learn more about the Gulf Islands National Seashore, please visit: Gulf Islands National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)

 

Description of Duties:

 

As an AmeriCorps Member serving with the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Gulf Breeze, FL, your responsibilities will include:

 

Provide guided talks and tours to facilitate opportunities for visitors to learn about the significance and meaning of the park's historical and cultural resources with an emphasis on the American Revolution era and the nation's 250th anniversary of American independence.Participate in and support offsite opportunities to connect audiences to the park's historical and cultural resources. Support the park's America250 celebration plan.Provide immersive interpretive and educational experiences through living history, fishing, and/or kayaking activities. Assist in researching and creating digital interpretive and educational content for virtual audiences to the park website and social media channels. Plan and support video or live-streaming initiatives highlighting under-told park stories, people, and places. Provide in-person information and orientation in the park, reply to visitor communications, manage visitation statistics, and support cooperating association operations.

 

Qualifications:

 

United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien. Between the ages of 18 – 30, or up to age 35 with Veteran status. 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.  Must have a valid Driver’s License. Bachelor's degree with courses related to United States history, natural area sciences, communications, parks and recreation, or education.Ability to serve independently, as part of a team, and accept supervision.Excellent customer service skills, public speaking skills, and interpersonal abilities.Ability to serve enthusiastically with a variety of audiences.Ability to read, remember, and transmit accurate content.Sound judgement in response to challenging situations.Positive attitude and ability to build respectful service relationships.

 

Our Commitment:

 

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional 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. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

 

Time Requirements:

 

Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours a week Wednesday to Sunday, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service. Serving on weekends and federal holidays may be required.The member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.The member will serve fully in person on site.

 

Orientation and Training:

 

The member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.The member will receive online and classroom NPS interpretation courses, NPS Operational Leadership courses, American Canoe Association kayak training, saltwater fishing training, and job shadowing.The member will receive online NPS social media courses and training in customer service, First Aid/CPR/AED, and historic weapons.

 

Benefits:

 

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,176.50.Living Allowance of $720 per week.Professional Development funds of $2761.48.Housing on site.Childcare Coverage if Eligible.Loan forbearance if Eligible.Interest Payments if Eligible.Eligible for Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority upon successful completion of term. Training and Professional Development Opportunities.Employee Wellness Program (connect with a licensed professional counselor and 24/7 support). Networking and Mentorship.

 

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.

 

Recruiter & Program Coordinator Contact Information:

 

Meaghan Hall

Stewards Individual Placements Program Coordinator

mhall@conservationlegacy.org

681-666-3266  

 

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.