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Stewards Individual Placements, a program of Conservation Legacy, providesindividuals withservice andcareeropportunities to strengthen communitiesandpreserveournaturalresources.
TheCommunityVolunteerAmbassador(CVA)Program combinesthestrengthofanationalleaderinconservationservicewiththeNationalParkServiceto train a diverse group of emerging leaders to assist park units in building lasting connections to communities.
The CVA will have the opportunity to build upon the successes of past interns and create their own unique contributions to addressing park needs.
The CVA will work closely with other park divisions to master the skills necessary to lead volunteers in the tasks they perform to support the park.
The CVA will lead analysis of current opportunities and their utilization / effectiveness, and work with division teams to enhance existing volunteer assignments or develop new ones to best meet park needs.
This effort will include a review of all volunteer position handbooks and development of handbooks (including JHA's) for new opportunities.
The CVA will manage the Adopt-A-Section program coordinating the efforts of current groups and recruiting additional groups to ensure regular cleaning of historic headstones in Stones River National Cemetery.
The CVA will also have the opportunity to coordinate with the African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County and other community organizations to assist them in developing a volunteer program, based on Adopt-A-Section, to manage the Benevolent Cemetery.
A primary focus of the CVA will be connecting youth organizations to the battlefield through volunteerism. The CVA will develop project and individual opportunities and present outreach programs to develop connections with local schools and youth organizations.
The CVA will assist in the planning, preparation, and management of at least six community volunteer projects throughout their term.
The CVA will develop skills in planning, organization and leadership working with the primary supervisor and other park staff and will ultimately plan and manage at least two projects independently.
Site Description
Stones River National Battlefield preserves and interprets nearly 700 acres of landscapes associated with the Battle of Stones River fought from December 31, 1862, through January 2, 1863.
The battle resulted in nearly 24,000 casualties and resulted in a Union victory needed to support the Emancipation Proclamation as it took effect.
Park staff also connect visitors with the park's natural resources and historic events ranging from the Trail of Tears to the Reconstruction Era.
The park's volunteer program supports nearly every facet of park operations with a robust cadre in recurring volunteers and wide range of project-based opportunities throughout the year.
1200-1300 volunteers participate in the program annually contributing 12,000 or more hours of service per year.
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Housing is available on site. The park has two 3-bedroom ranch houses that normally allow three people to reside in each house with a private bedroom and sharing of the bathrooms and other common areas.
Houses have central heat / air conditioning, 1 1 / 2 baths and a laundry room.
The park pays for basic utilities and limited WiFi (not suitable for streaming) is available.
As a small park that relies heavily on volunteers supporting all operations, our CVA will gain valuable experience in the performance of a wide range of assignments that are critical to managing a National Park Service unit.
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PLEASE NOTE : Applicants will need to apply here : . Application form requires a resume, cover letter, professional references.
Please ensure your cover letter addresses how your experience aligns with the CVA program, your experience working with diverse populations, and position details for this park / position.
You may submit one application for multiple positions by selecting all sites you are interested in.
Applications Deadline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First review will occur in early June. Final deadline is Sunday, July 7, 2024 .
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Last updated : 2024-05-14
Full Time
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$53k-71k (estimate)
05/18/2024
08/15/2024
conservationlegacy.org
TAMARRON, CO
200 - 500
1998
HARRY BRUELL
$10M - $50M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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