National Park Service - JELA - Barataria Preserve - Citizen Science Coordinator - AmeriCorps

Location

• Location Conservation Legacy, Marrero, LA, 70072, United States

• Job Category Ameri Corps, Curriculum Development , Community Outreach

• Industry Education, Conservation, National Park Service

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

Position Title: National Park Service – JELA
- Barataria Preserve
- Citizen Science Coordinator
- Ameri Corps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site

Location:

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
- Barataria Preserve

6588 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072

• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  11/9/2026
• Anticipated End Date: 7/30/2027 (38 weeks)
• Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 1200 Hours

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) 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 Stewards, in partnership with JELA
- Barataria Preserve, are seeking an Ameri Corps member who will support the rapid expansion of off-site educational programming for area schools. This position helps connect thousands of students - especially those from underserved communities - to the National Park Service through hands-on science, cultural heritage learning, and stewardship activities.

The Citizen Science Coordinator is an Ameri Corps position that will develop and delivery curriculum-based programs, support community outreach, and strengthen partnerships with educators. The Ameri Corps member will also help organize events, develop social media strategy, speak and lead programming, conduct student and teacher evaluations, and learn about the National Park Service mission and operations. The member and student participants will learn about water quality, migratory birds, exotic species, and other cultural, economic, and ecological stewardship concerns.

The Citizen Science Coordinator will present programming in local elementary and high schools that address issues such as natural area stewardship, wildlife habitat restoration and protection, and opportunities with the National Park Service.

To learn more about Stewards, please visit:
Homepage | Stewards Individual Placement Program

To learn more about Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and Barataria Preserve please visit:
Barataria Preserve
- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)

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

• Delivering engaging off-site programs in local schools.
• Serving closely with teachers by developing relationships, going into classrooms, aiding with curriculum, and reaching students.
• Supporting curriculum development and educator collaboration.
• Helping teachers develop two new curriculum-based programs and collecting and evaluating student/teacher feedback.
• Producing monthly program reports with narrative descriptions to include numbers reached, age of students, feedback results, supplies required, photo releases, and waivers to JELA on-site mentor.
• Inspiring the next generation of natural area stewards while expanding the reach and…