National Park Service - JELA - Barataria Preserve - Interpretation and Education Steward

• Job Category Ameri Corps, Interpretation, Education
• Industry National Park Service, Conservation , Interpretation and Education
• Employee Type Ameri Corps

• Name Meaghan Hall
• Phone
• Email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Position Title:National Park Service - JELA
- Barataria Preserve
- Interpretation and Education Steward
- Ameri Corps

Site

Location:

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
- Barataria Preserve

Terms of Service:

• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  10/5/2026
• Anticipated End Date: 10/1/2027 (52 weeks)
• Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 1700 Hours

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements is an Ameri Corps Program which provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and protect our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting the conservation of natural areas. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (JELA) has was established in 1978 to protect and share the nature, culture, and history of South Louisiana.

As one of six JELA sites, Barataria Preserve consists of more than 26,000 acres of wild Louisiana wetlands, including hardwood forest, swamp, bayous, and marshes. The JELA Interpretation & Education Division helps people connect with the meaning and importance of Park sites, resources, and stories. Programs, exhibits, and learning experiences are designed to make complex information easy to understand and engaging for visitors.

Stewards, in partnership with JELA
- Barataria Preserve, are seeking an Ameri Corps member who will help benefit the Park and community by connecting people with their public lands, fostering a love of nature in the next generation, and completing service projects that will have an immediate and long-term positive impact on the visitor experience.

The Interpretation and Education Steward is an Ameri Corps position that will serve with Barataria Unit staff and Park partners to research, develop, plan, and facilitate educational programs and events. As a member of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve Team, the Interpretation and Education Steward will share the unique natural areas of Barataria Preserve & Wetland Trace through public education, interpretive programs, and youth outreach.

In addition to supporting the Interpretation & Education division, the member will serve cross-divisionally with multiple park units to gain a comprehensive understanding of park operations. This collaboration will provide exposure to the varied responsibilities involved in managing and maintaining a national park, increase organizational awareness, and support career development.

If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling journey with Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve , apply now at NPS – Conservation Steward
- Ameri Corps by uploading your resume and cover letter, and take the first step towards a rewarding career with the National Park Service!

As an Ameri Corps member serving with Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
- Barataria Preserve
in
New Orleans, LA, your
responsibilities will include:

• Providing interpretive programs to the public, which involves researching, developing, planning, and facilitating engaging experiences to help visitors connect with multiple JELA sites.
• Creating accurate, engaging content; delivering programs safely and effectively; and adapting presentations to varied audiences.
• Supporting youth engagement and education by creating memorable learning experiences for students, scout groups, and homeschool families through field trips and hands-on activities.
• Developing accurate educational content, coordinating group logistics, delivering programs safely, and adapting activities to varied learning needs.
• Participating in career fairs, tabling events, and visiting local partners offsite to build positive relationships with the community.
• Preparing outreach materials, engaging with varied audiences, maintaining professionalism, and coordinating logistics for offsite visits.
• Assisting the Communications Team in developing social…