Position Title:  Youth Empowerment Steward (YES) AmeriCorps Member with Prince William Forest Park

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: Prince William Forest Park
18100 Park Headquarters Rd.
Triangle, VA 22172

Terms of Service: 20 weeks

Start Date: 09/14/2025End Date: 01/31/2026Application Deadline: 08/01/2025Number of Positions Available: 1AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 675 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 variety – 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 Prince William Forest Park
Prince William Forest Park offers recreational opportunities rooted in its legacy as the model for the New Deal era Recreational Demonstration Area program to create outdoor experiences for children, families, and adults in nature.

The Youth Empowerment Steward (YES) AmeriCorps Member at Prince William Forest Park will be an important part of the Interpretation and Education team.  This YES service member will focus on recreating an audio content tour of the park’s Visitor Center which includes incorporating equitable experiences for those in the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community, create updated and accessible information for various park wayside information stands, and contribute to the redesign of the park’s Junior Ranger book to be more accessible.

 
Description of Duties:

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

·       Recreate an audio content tour of the park’s Visitor Center

o   Record audio descriptions of the visual information found in the museum exhibits

·       Create accessible content for park waysides

o   Including focus on a new historic cabin display to ensure it meets ADA guidelines

o   Create listenable audio description of the waysides for the NPS App

·       Redesign park’s Junior Ranger book to be more accessible·       Hike and collect data on the 37 miles of park trails

o   Collect data such as tread type, incline, and trail head access on trails and other park features to inform a more comprehensive and user friendly guide to hiking in the park

 
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 20 weeks of serviceHave a connection to the disability communityAbility to drive with an insurable driving record

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 Preferred Qualifications and Skills

 

·       Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively·       Experience in graphic design a plus

 

 Time Requirements:

Typically, this position is expected to serve September 15, 2025 to January 30, 2026 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.

 

Orientation and Training:

Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activitiesSite-specific trainings on vehicle use and website access

Benefits:

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Living Allowance of $600 per weekAdditional Benefits of $100 per weekOpportunities for shared housing is possible, inquire more during the interview processAccess to all member and alumni benefits of Conservation LegacyOpportunity to make a HUGE impact on your communityService opportunities can help propel your career forward with intentional experience and professional connections

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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. 

 

This project was made possible in part by a grant from the National Park Foundation