Community Engagement Steward - AmeriCorps Individual Placement

• Job Category Conservation , Ameri Corps
• Employee Type Ameri Corps

Position Title:

Ameri Corps Individual Placement – Community Engagement Steward

Conservation Legacy Program:
Southeast Conservation Corps

Site

Location:

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Address:

300 North Broad Street

Plains, GA 31780

Term of Service: 2 6 weeks

• Start Date:
  
  01/ 11 /2027
• End Date: 0 7 /0 9 /2027
• Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 900 hr

Status :
This is a full-time, seasonal, 2 6
-week, 900
-hour Ameri Corps National Service Program.

• Segal Ameri Corps Education Award of $ 3,697.50 upon successful completion of the program
• Living allowance of $ 565.00 per week, paid bi-weekly

Other Benefits:
Uniform shirts, personal protective equipment, Public Land Corps Hiring Authority Certificate (upon successful completion of hours), member assistance program, and other professional developmentopportunitiesavailable.

Positions Available: 2

Purpose — About Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC):
Empowering youth and adults to cultivate compassion, responsibility and life skills through community service, hard work and land stewardship.

Southeast Conservation Corps ,a program of Conservation Legacy , is a non-profit Ameri Corps program. We engage youth ( age 15-17) and young adults (ages 18-30, up to 35 for veterans) in service projects on public lands throughout the Southeast. SECC collaborates with land management agencies (United States Forest Service, National Park Service, State Parks, local municipalities, and non-profits) to host day or overnight camping crews and individual placements.

Our Ameri Corps positions provideimpactful educational and service opportunities that benefit both communities and landscapes.

SECC’s participants reflect the population of the Southeast region, including youth, graduates, veterans, and individuals from various backgrounds.

Position Overview:

SECC, in partnership with Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, will host a Community Engagement Steward . This Community Engagement Steward is an Ameri Corps position that will help expand the park’s reach by assisting with outreach events, developing community-focused materials, and supporting targeted volunteer recruitment. Through service-learning projects, the Individual Placement will create meaningful opportunities for local schools and groups to connect with the park while contributing to stewardship efforts.

The position will also strengthen partnerships with community organizations, resulting in co-hosted programs and lasting collaborations. Collectively, these efforts will leave behind sustainable resources, stronger relationships, and measurable increases in community awareness and participation at Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.

This position will work directly with interpretive leadership to meet community stakeholders and local leaders and engage with them to maintain , foster, and develop working relationships to increase visitor use, volunteerism, and promote involvement from all members of the community.

Description of Duties:

• Plan, assist with, and evaluate community outreach events and public programs that highlight the park’s history and mission.
• Develop and distribute outreach materials (print and digital) to engage local schools, civic groups, and community organizations.
• Recruit, orient, and support volunteers to strengthen the park’s volunteer base and increase community participation.
• Coordinate service-learning projects that connect educational goals with meaningful stewardship activities in the park.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners to foster collaborative programs and lasting partnerships.

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• Must be between…