Position Title: National Historic Trails Partnerships and Engagement Fellow- NPS-RTCA- Individual Placement– AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program: Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps
Site Location: National Trails Office- Region 6,7&8- 1100 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505 or National Trails Office, University of New Mexico Campus, Hokona Hall-Zuni, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Terms of Service:
Start Date: 10/6/2025 End Date: 10/5/2026 AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1700 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.
National Park Service (NPS) - Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) Program Overview:
The NPS operates programs in communities throughout the nation to connect people across the country to their parks, trails, rivers, and other special places. This fellowship position is within the NPS- Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program, which helps community groups, nonprofits, state and local governments, and tribes plan parks and trails, conserve and improve access to rivers and natural areas, and create recreation opportunities through locally led partnerships.
The NPS National Trails Office, DOI Regions 6,7 & 8 (NTIR- National Trails Intermountain Region) administers ten national historic trails that cross 24 states and over 29,000 miles of historic route. NTIR manages a nation-wide program of partnerships, and interdisciplinary collaboration, where the NPS provides technical and limited financial assistance to federal, state, county, city, tribal, and private landowners, and works in partnership with non-profits, universities, other agencies and entities to protect, develop, and promote the national historic trails. Our Strategic Plan mission is to promote connections with the National Historic Trails to engage and inspire all people.
NTIR is seeking the assistance of an intern to provide support to the office's partnership and outreach efforts. A central purpose of the National Trail System Act is to encourage and assist volunteer citizen involvement in the administration, planning, development, maintenance, and management of trails. As trail administrators, the National Park Service does not own or manage the lands that the trails traverses. It is through public and private partnerships with trail communities that we fulfill the core purpose of NHTs (National Historic Trails): protection, development, and promotion of NHTs for public use and enjoyment. Another important aspect of our partnership and outreach efforts includes consulting with tribes that have current and/or cultural connections with the trails with the goal of incorporating their perspectives into trail materials. The intern's work with staff and trail partners, including tribes, will help ensure that partner perspectives are incorporated and that partner requests for technical assistance from staff are documented and tracked.
Description of Duties:
Your duties will include:
Re-establishing contact and developing new relationships with trail partners, including tribesHelp organize and facilitate virtual and in-person project workshops or meetings with trail partners, including Tribes, NTIR staff and other NPS personnelFollow up with stakeholders of Butterfield National Historic Trail considering interpretationDetermine the level and nature of involvement of community stakeholdersDocument and maintain records of community outreach
Qualifications:
Excellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent ability to develop and maintain relationshipsExcellent presentation or facilitation skillsExcellent time management and organizational skillsExperience working with tribal nations United 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:
Ability to work independently with limited or no supervisionAbility and willingness to learn new processesInterest in History and providing historical context to preservation endeavorsExperience with organizing and facilitating events, meetings, workshops and/or seminars
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:
Orientation and Training:
Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Member will receive an orientation to Ancestral Lands Conservation CorpsMember will receive an orientation to the service site- NPS National Trails Office, the National Park Service, Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Program, and other relevant trainings necessary to work with the NPS and community partners.
Benefits:
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7395.00 Living Allowance of $600 per week. Additional Benefit of $125 per week.Total Compensation per week is $725, paid bi-weeklyProfessional Development Funds that can be used for essential trainings, workshops, conferences, including travel, per diem, and other relevant needs or supplies during your term of $5000.00. Healthcare Coverage if Eligible Loan forbearance if Eligible Interest Payments 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, mid-term and end-of-term evaluations.
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.