PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-application-fall-2024. Application form requires a resume, cover letter, professional references.

Community Volunteer Ambassador – Steamtown National Historic Site

Location: Scranton, PA

Position Details:

Site Description

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist with managing volunteer program records including, but not limited to, local policy, job hazard analyses, position descriptions, and records retention

• Assist with the development of visual information products (signs, social media content, flyers, etc.) to promote safety messaging

• Assist with the development of programming to promote safety messages intended for the following audiences: general visiting public, education groups, community partners, and train enthusiasts

• Assist with presentation of programming to a variety of audiences

• Serve as a safety ambassador by assisting with the observation of volunteer programs within the park and make recommendations for areas of improvement

• Collaborate with multi-divisional teams for the purposes of developing a cohesive safety messaging campaign

• Develop messaging and graphics intended for a wide variety of audiences and platforms

• Identify safety risks within the park's programming

• Communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, community partners, and the public

• Research policy requirements and guidance to aid in the development and implementation of new messaging campaign

CVA Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrates attention to detail

• Demonstrates a desire to learn new tasks and skills

• Candidate is enthusiastic about industrial heritage, history, and graphic design

• Works well individually and in a team environment

• Ability to be flexible, working both self-directed and alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.

• Willing and able to represent Stewards Individual Placement and the NPS in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner

• Ability to sit, stand, or speak for long periods of time and walk over uneven surfaces indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Intern may also experience exposure to loud noises and hot smoke/cinders.

• Must be comfortable with public speaking and exhibit communication skills with an ability to present information to a variety of audiences.

• Ability to research, prepare, and present various forms of interpretive programs

• Ability to interact and communicate with NPS staff and other volunteers in a professional manner

• Must be safety-minded. Steamtown NHS is an active railroad, we must assume that all tracks are active and that a train can move at any time. Other hazards may present themselves, please exercise caution at all times during your tour of duty. CVA must wear a safety vest whenever traversing the railroad yard.

• Ability to pass required background screening for Personal Identification Verification (PIV) card authorization, including information about previous residences, education, positions, and fingerprinting

• Participate in the CVA National Early Service Training in late November 2024 (date TBD)

• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

• Be 18-30 years old at time of service (veterans up to 35 years old)

• High School Diploma/GED

• Pass fingerprint-based FBI, state criminal, and a national sex offender checks.

• Be able to provide proof of a driver’s license and complete a MVR check

• Must be over 21 years old or have had license for at least 3 years to be insured in this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Local to Scranton, PA area

• Possess a reliable method of transportation (car or public transportation)

• Exhibits proactive communication and outreach efforts

• Possess a degree, experience, and/or demonstrated interest in public history, graphic design, marketing, safety, or a related discipline

• Experience with or willingness to learn graphic design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite (inDesign, illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)

• Experience with photography and film for the purpose of content development intended for website and/or social media platforms.

• Experience with or willingness to learn Section 508 compliance (closed captioning, audio description, etc.)

• Bilingual applicants are encouraged and welcome

Benefits:

• $600/week living stipend.

• $150/week in housing allowance, if housing is not provided.

• Limited health care/childcare benefits

• The position is eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award $6,895.00 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of the program

• $1,200 in professional development funds for training, networking, conferences, and/or travel.

• Networking opportunities within the National Park Service and partnering organizations

• Public Land Corps Hiring Authority

• Week-long in-person training at NPS site with travel/meal expenses covered.

How to Apply

Please visit Community Volunteer Ambassador (cvainternships.org) to review “Member Positions” by region and find instructions on how to apply.

The CVA position will start on Monday, September 9, 2024, and run for 48 weeks until Friday, August 8, 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-application-fall-2024. Application form requires a resume, cover letter, professional references.

Applications Deadline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First review will occur in early June. Final deadline is Sunday, July 7, 2024.

For Application Questions:

Please contact James Gasaway, Program Director at jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, 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 a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.