National Park Service - JELA - Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center - Citizen Science Coordinator - Amer

• Location Conservation Legacy, Thibodaux, LA, 70301, United States
• Job Category Ameri Corps, Curriculum Development , Community Outreach
• Industry Education, Conservation, National Park Service
• Employee Type Ameri Corps

314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA, 70301

• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  9/28/2026
• Anticipated End Date: 8/13/2027 (46 weeks)
• Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 1700 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) protects and interprets significant examples of the Louisiana Mississippi River Delta’s rich cultural and natural resources that demonstrate the interaction of the region's distinctive natural areas, complex history, varied communities, lifeways, and traditions.

The Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center interprets the culture and history of the lower Mississippi Delta region through the lens of Wetlands Cajun Country. Stewards, in partnership with JELA – Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, 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 deliver 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 Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center please visit:
Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center
- 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 – Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center in Thibodaux, 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 areaec stewards while expanding the reach and impact of Jean Lafitte’s education mission.
• Collaborating with rangers and partners to reach 6,000 students annually at primarily Title 1 schools.

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
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