National Park Service – Education Program Steward - AmeriCorps

• Location Conservation Legacy,Murfreesboro, TN, 37129,United States
• Job Category Conservation , Ameri Corps, National Park Service
• Employee Type Ameri Corps

• Name Meaghan Hall
• Phone
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National Park Service – Education Program Support Steward
- Ameri Corps

• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  08/31/2026
• Anticipated End Date: 05/07/2027 (36 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. Established in 1927, Stones River National Battlefield protects and promotes understanding of the significant sites and historic events associated with the Battle of Stones River, fought during the American Civil War.

The Stones River National Battlefield education program is committed to connecting students to the park's cultural and natural resources through a range of engaging and curriculum-based programs.

The Education Program Support Steward is an Ameri Corps position that will support the planning and development of a curriculum-based education program that meets the needs of middle Tennessee students and educators. The member will have the opportunity to connect elementary and middle school students with the park's rich cultural and natural resources through education program planning and participation. The member will assist with setting program goals and will develop and present field trip and outreach programs that will positively impact hundreds of students and guide future generations of park educators.

The member will also serve alongside experienced National Park Service employees supporting visitor services including orientation services in the park visitor center, providing information and interpretation during park roving patrols, presenting public programs (talks, walks, and tours), and supporting special events such as the annual battle anniversary commemoration.

As an Ameri Corps Member serving with the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro, TN, your responsibilities will include:

• Participate in setting education program goals and developing supporting programming.
• Develop at least three curriculum based education programs (in-person, virtual, or self guiding).
• Develop and present curriculum-based field trip and outreach programs.
• Conduct at least one educator workshop, reaching at least 20 local teachers.
• Present at least 25 in-person or virtual education programs connecting 1,200 students to park resources and stories.
• Provide a full range of visitor services to the public including orientation, roving, and interpretive programs.
• Develop two interpretive programs and present them at least 20 times reaching at least 200 visitors.
• Provide daily orientation services to the public for a period of 36 weeks.

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
• Between the ages of 18 – 30, 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.
• Experience or academic work in the education field 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, pull, or otherwise move objects.

The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

• Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours a week Tuesday - Saturday, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards Ameri Corps service.
• The member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.
• The member will serve fully in person on site.

• The member will receive an orientation that includes…