Community Volunteer Ambassador, Natchez Trace Parkway – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program

Community Volunteer Ambassador, Natchez Trace Parkway – Ameri Corps Conservation Legacy Program:
Stewards Individual Placements Program

Recruitment began on December 15, 2025 and the job listing Expires on January 15, 2026

Position Title: Community Volunteer Ambassador, Natchez Trace Parkway – Ameri Corps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements Program

Address: 189 Meriwether Lewis Park, Hohenwald, TN 38462

Terms of Service:

Start Date:

2/23/2026
End Date: 2/5/2027
Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 1700 Hour Slot

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements, a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. The Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) Program combines the strength of a national leader in conservation service with the National Park Service to train emerging leaders to assist park units in building lasting connections to communities.

The Natchez Trace Parkway is a scenic 444-mile national parkway that stretches from Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee. It follows a historic travel corridor that was used for centuries by Native Americans, early explorers, and settlers. Often referred to as a Journey Through Time, the Parkway features peaceful landscapes, varied ecosystems, and a rich cultural legacy.

Adding to its uniqueness, the North District duty station is located at the historic death and burial site of Meriwether Lewis, the famed American explorer from the legendary Lewis and Clark Expedition. The Parkway is also a haven for outdoor recreation, offering hiking trails, waterfalls, and river options for paddling, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

Tucked away in the charm of small-town life, this hidden gem is just a scenic hour’s drive from the vibrant heart of Nashville, Tennessee. There, visitors can enjoy world‑class museums, live concerts, and a wide variety of entertainment options.

Managed by the National Park Service, the Parkway welcomes more than six million visitors each year, making it one of the most cherished drives in the southeastern United States.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• Supporting visitor center services and interpretation
• Assisting with educational outreach programs
• Participating in trail and facility maintenance
• Serving as campground hosts
• Providing administrative support to park operations
• Offering guidance and information to the public

Job Description:

The Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) serves as a key contributor to the Natchez Trace Parkway’s Volunteer Program, supporting efforts to expand volunteer opportunities and strengthen local engagement. This role focuses on building meaningful connections between the park and its volunteer community by assisting with daily operations, coordinating volunteer activities, recruiting and onboarding new volunteers, and improving program management resources, documentation, and tracking systems.

The CVA will help develop a comprehensive set of planning documents and operational tools, including position descriptions, interview questionnaires, reference check templates, and training checklists. These materials will be organized into a centralized document database to provide a clear and user‑friendly framework for supervisors and future volunteer coordinators.

Working alongside Parkway staff and local partners, the CVA will help grow volunteer teams, create new service opportunities, and enhance public engagement. By promoting stewardship and encouraging active participation, the CVA will ensure that volunteers play a meaningful role in preserving the Parkway’s cultural, historical, and natural resources.

Assuming the role equals contributing to the long‑term sustainability of one of the nation’s most historic scenic routes.

Description of Duties:

• Assist with daily operations of the volunteer program
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new volunteers
• Help establish new volunteer teams and expand existing ones
• Coordinate planning, logistics, communication, and execution of volunteer events and service days
• Help plan, develop, and co‑lead training opportunities for volunteers and supervisors
• Respon…