What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Communications Individual Placement position at Conservation Legacy?
Title: Science Communications Individual Placement
Location: Washington, D.C. (Full-time position with some remote work possible)
Dates: March 1 2027 for a 50 week term
Pay: $800/week, paid bi-weekly ($600/stipend $200/additional member benefit)
Status: This is a full-time, temporary, 1700 hour AmeriCorps national service position.
Contact: Questions? Email ACCRecruiting@conservationlegacy.org
Application will stay open until the position is filled. Please submit your response to the prompt below with your resume.
Appalachian Conservation Corps
Our Individual Placement program works to connect young people to conservation service across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, DC, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation organizations.
When joining this AmeriCorps program, participants commit to a term of service at their placement site and in return gain hands-on experience and a variety of benefits to help them succeed in achieving their career goals. ACC welcomes national applicants, but also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve.
Position Details
The Science Communications Individual Placement is based in Washington, D.C. with the National Park Service’s Inventory and Monitoring program (https://www.nps.gov/im/ncrn/index.htm). This approximately 12-month AmeriCorps position will work to provide Natural Resource Management-related support to the parks and partners in the National Capital Region through the development of reports, fact sheets, web content, and other communications materials. The Individual Placement (IP) will primarily work on office-based assignments with the capacity for some remote and field work under the mentorship and support of NPS Staff.
The materials created by the IP will provide park resource managers with guidance and information that support caretaking of National Park natural resources and may also provide park interpreters with ways to connect to park visitors and the public. The IP may also catalog and otherwise improve access to natural resource reports and related products that were produced by and for the National Parks of the National Capital Region.
Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:
- Reading technical reports and scientific literature, and pulling out the most important messages.
- Organizing and prioritizing large amounts of information.
- Proposing and creating effective and accessible graphic depictions of data.
- Drafting fact sheets and correspondence
- Writing compelling and plain language prose to deliver important messages.
The purpose of this internship is to provide a concentrated, practical experience in natural resource management that affords the opportunity to apply classroom theory through a “hands-on” experience with the National Park Service.
Candidates will have the opportunity to visit the parks and to assist with field operations for vegetation and water data collection.
Housing is not provided.
Benefits:
- $800/week paid bi-weekly ($600/stipend $200/housing allowance)
- Option to enroll in free health, vision, and dental benefits
- Segal Education award of $7,395 to be used towards future education or student loans at completion of term
- Possible student loan forbearance
- $1300 for professional development or travel
- Non-competitive hiring eligibility through the Public Land Corps Hiring Authority when applying for federal jobs
- Discounted outdoor gear through Outdoor Prolink
- Member Assistance Program– 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist
- Additional subject-specific certifications and trainings may be offered
- Professional development opportunities (mentorship, resume support, alumni listserv, etc.) and exposure to natural resource career paths
- Depending upon the academic institution and program, positions may fulfill internship requirements
General Qualifications:
To qualify for this AmeriCorps position, you must be between the ages of 21 and 30, and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Comfortable working in an office environment and independently (remotely).
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
- Skilled in written communication on scientific and nature topics
- Familiarity with natural resource management, science topics, and policy
- Familiarity with software for desktop publishing, graphic design, accessibility, geographic information, or ecological data analysis may be helpful
- Familiarity with document and multimedia accessibility following Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act is preferred (https://www.section508.gov/create/pdfs)
Evaluation and Reporting:
As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.
Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.
How to Apply:
In addition to your resume (maximum 2 pages), 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.
- a writing sample answer each question in 200 words or fewer:
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What do you do to make your communication effective?
What is the role of science in protecting and managing natural resources?
Our Commitment:
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 Vanessa Morrison at vmorrison@conservationlegacy.org
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