NPS - Natural Resource Stewardship and Sciences Fellow

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

Contact information

• Name Meaghan Hall
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Position Title: NPS - Natural Resource Stewardship and Sciences Fellow – Ameri Corps

Site

Location:

Moores Creek National Battlefield

40 Patriots Hall Dr., Currie, NC 28435

Terms of Service:

• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  2/9/2026
• Anticipated End Date: 6/26/2026 (20 weeks)
• Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 675 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 and cultural resources. The National Park Service protects unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. Moores Creek National Battlefield commemorates and protects the sites and stories surrounding the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, fought February 27, 1776, for education and military study.

Natural resources are undergoing revitalization at the park, where a wide variety of flora and fauna are protected.

The Natural Resource Stewardship and Sciences Fellow is an Ameri Corps position that will have a key role in critical vegetation restoration, carnivorous plant habitat restoration, and invasive species management. The Ameri Corps member will support natural resource stewardship activities and assist park staff in providing a range of services designed to foster meaningful connections to Moores Creek National Battlefield and its rich history.

During the course of the internship, the member will serve independently on day-to-day tasks and coordinate with visiting subject matter experts (SMEs) for technical direction and support on specific restoration and monitoring projects. The member will gain a deeper understanding of on-the-ground natural area management in a dynamic public lands setting alongside experienced National Park Service employees. This position is designed to help the member grow professionally and deepen their understanding of how land management agencies such as the National Park Service balance their mission of providing opportunities for the public to experience parks while ensuring that resources are protected.

If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling journey with Moores Creek National Battlefield, apply now 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 the Moores Creek National Battlefield in Currie, NC, your responsibilities will include:

• Support the restoration of native natural areas, including longleaf/loblolly pine forests and seasonal wetland savannahs.
• Conduct planting, invasive plant removal, and habitat enhancement using both manual and mechanical methods.
• Assist with data collection, site maintenance, and monitoring activities related to habitat condition and restoration progress.
• Participate in efforts to restore sensitive carnivorous plant habitat, with technical guidance from SME partners.
• Help maintain a raised‑bed carnivorous plant garden for visitor education and interpretive use.
• Assist with mapping and documenting restoration activities using field notes.
• Conduct invasive species identification and removal using integrated methods, including herbicide application (with proper training), hand‑pulling, and mechanical clearing.
• Serve under the guidelines of the park’s Pesticide and Herbicide Use Program (PUPS), following strict safety and documentation protocols.
• Track treatment areas and monitor outcomes to support long‑term management goals.
• Coordinate with visiting NRSS professionals (e.g., inventory and monitoring staff, fire teams, invasive plant experts) to support scheduled fieldwork.
• Assist with habitat management for developed natural areas, including rain gardens and buffer zones.
• Contribute to natural resource interpretation for visitors by developing plant , digital content, social media posts, or informal presentations.
• Maintain…