Position Title: National Park Service- Petroglyph National Monument Community Outreach Ambassador- Individual Placement- AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps

Site Location: National Park Service- Petroglyph National Monument

6001 Unser Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Terms of Service:

Start Date: 10/06/2025 End Date: 05/04/2026 AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 hours

 

Purpose:

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps Mission

 

Our vision is to lead our Nations back to ecological and cultural well-being by engaging underrepresented Indigenous youth and young adults in conservation service programs that reconnect participants to the land, their cultural heritage, and their traditions. We work to remove barriers to participation, education, and employment by partnering with local community organizations, agencies, and institutes of higher learning to create paid service and career training opportunities, personal and professional development, and pathways to postsecondary education and employment. 

 

*Ancestral Lands serves local tribal communities in the regions we operate. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Where a significant portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or information in a language other than English, the recipient shall take reasonable steps to provide written material of the type ordinarily available to the public in appropriate languages. Native American applicants are encouraged to apply.

 

National Park Service Mission:

 

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The NPS cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

 

Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago. These images are a valuable record of cultural expression and hold profound spiritual significance for contemporary Native Americans and for the descendants of the early Spanish settlers.

The Division of Interpretation, Education, Partnerships, and Community Outreach's Purpose is to provide visitors, park neighbors, and community members an opportunity to create meaningful experiences while visiting Petroglyph National Monument. We accomplish this challenging endeavor by creating engaging, interactive interpretive programs, publications, signage, social media, informing on our website, and attending local community events. 

 

Description of Duties:

As an urban park, located on the Westside of Albuquerque, Petroglyph National Monument is asked to participate in local community events and fairs. Community outreach is the backbone of public education and is the most effective way to connect residents to the significance of the Monument's cultural and natural resources. The Community Outreach Ambassador will help us meet the demand for NPS presence and participation at these events by representing the NPS and Petroglyph National Monument during community events. The Ambassador will also be instrumental in forging new community contacts and expanding capacity for new partnerships with Albuquerque non-profit community groups. These additional services offered by the IP will not only benefit the Albuquerque community by meeting a need for participation but will also benefit the environment of Petroglyph by educating visitors about how to visit this National Park with respectful outdoor behavior. 

Your duties will include:

Attend and Represent the National Park Service and Petroglyph National Monument at community events by staffing an information table and providing general information about the Park and Park Service. Present informal interpretation about the Monument and Environmental Education AwarenessProvide Polite and Excellent Customer Service at the Information CenterAssist NPS Rangers with related Interpretive and Educational ProgramsCoordinate with community organizations to participate in eventsTrack and keep statistics of outreach effortsPerform Outreach and Network with associated Tribes with Petroglyph NM, and expand the Park's Artisan Cultural Treasures Program

Qualifications:

Communication Skills- Effective, clear, and concise oral and written skillsInterpersonal Skills- Show understanding, friendliness, tact, and politeness to colleagues and the publicTeamwork- Encourage and demonstrate cooperation, pride, and maintain congenial, professional relationshipsFlexibility- Open to change and new information, adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, and/or unexpected obstaclesUnited 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 Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Integrity/Honesty- Contribute to maintain the integrity of the National Park Service, display high standards of ethical conduct, maintain agency standards, and be an honest, trustworthy individual. Self-Management- Display a high level of initiative to complete tasks in a timely manner, demonstrate responsible behavior, and commit to achieving team goals. 

 

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 Monday to Friday, 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.Member's time may be used to attend community and/or partner engagement meetings and community events. 

Orientation and Training:

Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Member will receive training and orientation for the National Park Service and Petroglyph National MonumentMember will receive an orientation to Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps and expectations of membership

Benefits:

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3697.50 Living Allowance of $640 per week. Healthcare Coverage if Eligible Loan forbearance 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:

G. Catlin "Cat" Ami; Contact information: gami@conservationlegacy.org

 

 

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.