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Job Type:<\/strong> Paid Internship Appalachian Conservation Corps<\/a>\u202f(ACC)\u202fworks to connect\u202fyoung people\u202fto conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia,\u202fMaryland, DC,\u202fOhio, and Pennsylvania.\u202fACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation organizations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Through partnerships with federal, state, and local partners, we develop opportunities to assist young people in gaining meaningful experience that will further their professional goals. The Individual Placements gain hands-on experience at their placement site, and ACC supports them through their term and provides a variety of benefits to help them in the long term. ACC welcomes national applicants, but also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n Chesapeake Gateways:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network is a partnership program of the National Park Service and a system of over 150 parks, refuges, museums, historic communities and water trails in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Chesapeake Gateways connects people to experiences of the natural and cultural heritage of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers. We help to conserve special places important to visitors, residents, and the nation, for this and future generations.\u00a0<\/p>\n Position Summary:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Appalachian Conservation Corps and the National Park Service are seeking a Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador to work\u00a0with National Park Service staff to work on projects to specifically address Chesapeake Gateways\u2019 strategy to \u201cAdvance a Major Inclusive Interpretation Initiative with an Equity Lens.\u201d The intern will review, develop, and implement public facing programs, publish digital media resources, facilitate partnership communications and training, and assist in the overall efforts to assist Chesapeake Gateways places and partners in engaging the diverse communities of the Chesapeake watershed.\u00a0<\/p>\n The intern will complete two weeks of formal training at the NPS Chesapeake Gateways office to learn basic operations, skills in interpretation, and the natural\/cultural resource stories that guide our collective work. The intern will work with the public and may act as the face of\u00a0 NPS Chesapeake Gateways\u00a0 at public events, schools, partner meetings, and while roving Chesapeake Gateways places or in the community. The interns will develop and present interpretive programs or services within the first three months of working. Then they will refine or develop and present additional programs as directed by their mentor during the next three months. Throughout the year, they will research and write digital media resources, highlighting under-told stories. After working at the park for several months, the intern will develop \u201cpop-up\u201d programs for visitors and engage with them on an informal level. The intern will assist with other interpretive media projects including signage, and brochures, as a part of a team. The intern will assist other staff with planning and hosting at least eight community programs, including educational field trips.\u00a0<\/p>\n Responsibilities include but are not limited to:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Housing is\u00a0not\u00a0provided.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Benefits:\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Preferred Qualifications:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Minimum Requirements:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n How to Apply:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to your resume, please submit a one-page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position. 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Salary Details:<\/strong> $720\/week
Dates of Service<\/strong>:\u00a0September 18th, 2023\u00a0\u2013\u00a0August 30th, 2024\u00a0(50\u00a0weeks)\u00a0
Pay<\/strong>:\u00a0$720\/week\u00a0($600\/week stipend + $120\/housing allowance) plus benefits\u00a0
Status:<\/strong>\u00a0This is a full-time,\u00a0temporary,\u00a01700\u00a0hour\u00a0AmeriCorps\u00a0National Service position.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
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