Position Details:

Stewards Individual Placements 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 a diverse group of emerging leaders to assist park units in building lasting connections to communities.

The Community Volunteer Ambassador at Capitol Reef National Park will play a crucial role in sustainably growing the park's volunteer program. They will work alongside the park's volunteer coordinators to implement new volunteer programs and expand them. The CVA will also work closely with the local community to recruit volunteers and to raise awareness of the park's volunteer program.

Site Description:

Capitol Reef National Park is located in south-central Utah, on the western edge of the Colorado Plateau. The park is known for its geology, pristine night skies, historic fruit orchards, rich cultural history, and abundant recreational opportunities including hiking, backpacking, and canyoneering. Capitol Reef's volunteer program supported 135 volunteers last year and the park is looking to sustainably expand its volunteer program, especially out to the local communities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Recruit new volunteers using various outlets such as social media, newspaper, and community engagement
• Alongside the CVA's supervisor, implement new volunteer programs
• Lead volunteer service groups on various projects in the park
• Train and orient new volunteers as needed
• Assist with other volunteer program needs as necessary

CVA Minimum Requirements:

• Responsible, self-motivated, and hard working
• Respectful and welcoming to all
• Professional and punctual

• Participate in the CVA National Early Service Training in early November 2023
• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Be 18-30 years old at time of service (veterans up to 35 years old)
• Pass fingerprint-based FBI, state criminal, and a national sex offender checks.
• Be able to provide proof of a driver’s license and complete a MVR check

• Must be over 21 years old or have had license for at least 3 years to be insured in this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Experience with social media and/or newspaper

• Local applicants preferred

Additional Information:

Work schedule will likely include Fridays, Saturdays, and evenings off. The position is remote and requires the candidate to have a driver's license and a vehicle. There may be opportunities to collaborate with other nearby public lands agencies including Arches, Bryce Canyon and Canyonlands National Parks.

If the selected candidate is not local, housing will be provided onsite at no cost to the CVA. Housing will be dormitory style with a private bedroom and shared kitchen, bathroom, and living room. Utility and internet costs are included in the rent and are at no charge to the CVA. Housing units have landline phones, air conditioning, heat and access to Internet.

Benefits:

• CVA will receive a weekly stipend of $500/week living allowance, additional $65/week housing allowance, if housing is not provided.
• Limited health care/childcare benefits

• The position is eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award $6,495.00 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of the program
• Professional development funds
• Networking opportunities within the National Park Service and partnering organizations
• Public Land Corps Hiring Authority
• Week-long in-person training at NPS site with travel/meal expenses covered.

How to Apply

Please visit Community Volunteer Ambassador (cvainternships.org) to review “Member Positions” by region and find instructions on how to apply.

The CVA position will start on Monday, September 11th, 2023, and run for 50 weeks until Friday, August 23rd, 2024. Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/sept-23-cva-application. 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 Friday, July 21st, 2023.

For Application Questions:

Please contact Geoff Elliot, Program Director at gelliot@conservationlegacy.org

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.