National Park Service – FRRI – Civil Rights Steward – AmeriCorps

Description

Position Title: National Park Service – Civil Rights Steward – Ameri Corps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site

Location:

Freedom Riders National Monument, 1031 Gurnee Ave, Anniston, AL 36201

• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Anticipated End Date: 7/30/2027 (46 weeks)
• Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 1700 Hours

Stewards Individual Placements is an Ameri Corps Program that provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and protect natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting the conservation of natural areas. The National Park Service, established in 1916, protects the natural and cultural resources of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.

The Youth and Volunteer Programs in the Southeast Region engage volunteers, youths, and young adults in support of the National Park Service while cultivating enriching experiences that reach all generations. Stewards, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking Ameri Corps Volunteers to serve at separate park units whose primary themes are rooted in the American Civil Rights experience from the 19th century to the present.

Volunteers will provide high-quality service to the visiting public by answering questions, presenting formal and informal presentations, engaging via social media, and completing a group project.

• Providing visitor services and interpretation in formal and informal settings.
• Increasing public awareness of the park’s themes, activities, purpose, and resources through public communications, drafting social media content, and improving the park’s online presence on nps.gov, social media, and NPGallery.
• Preparing and presenting walks, talks, and illustrated programs to the visiting public, community groups, and school groups about the park’s stories and resources.
• Assisting at the visitor center and contact stations to greet visitors, park neighbors, and others to provide accurate and in-depth information and orientation to the park and its surroundings.
• Drafting messaging for use in social media or park webpages and updating online photos and document resources available to the public.
• Collaborating with the cohort to create a handbook for future volunteers on interpreting the American Civil Rights eras that includes self‑awareness and self‑care when immersed in difficult, emotional, or controversial topics.
• Contributing to cohort and individual projects as assigned.
• Participating in cohort trainings and development opportunities.

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
• Between 18 – 30 years old, 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 Ameri Corps 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.
• Mature individual with at least 12 months of demonstrated experience – paid or volunteer – in providing tours, formal presentations, or similar education activities to both youths and adults.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with social media, creating video content, and in‑person customer service in a hospitality or recreation setting is preferred.

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non‑traditional work 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,…