Sacred Heart University
Community Volunteer Ambassador, Catoctin Mountain Park – AmeriCorps
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut, us, 06828
Community Volunteer Ambassador, Catoctin Mountain Park – AmeriCorps
Recruitment began on December 15, 2025 and the job listing expires on January 15, 2026.
Position Title:
Community Volunteer Ambassador, Catoctin Mountain Park – AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program:
Stewards Individual Placements Program
Site Location:
Catoctin Mountain Park
Terms of Service
Start Date:
2/23/2026
End Date:
2/5/2027
AmeriCorps Slot Classification:
1700 Hour Slot
Purpose Stewards Individual Placements, a program of Conservation Legacy, 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 emerging leaders to assist park units in building lasting connections to communities.
Catoctin Mountain Park offers a blend of natural, cultural, and historical resources reflecting a multitude of transformational periods in the nation’s history. From Native American tribal resources to the Western Maryland iron industry, and New Deal Era ingenuity to 20th century presidential influence on the mountain, the 5,800-acre park reflects much of the early fabric of the United States.
The park’s volunteer program includes positions within visitor services, maintenance, resource management, administration, and cabin camps, while offering opportunities for multiple volunteer-driven events throughout the year.
The CVA position would help the park to reach varied audiences while creating a larger footprint in the local community through community outreach.
Description of Duties
Community outreach through local colleges and universities
Assisting the volunteer coordinator with program operations, service projects, and administrative duties
Assist staff with interpretive park programming alongside park volunteers
Engaging community partners and educational institutions to build sustainable relationships
Qualifications
CVA candidate must possess great teamwork and organizational skills with motivation to accomplish agreed upon goals
A welcoming, friendly, and respectful personality in the workplace
Willingness to learn park operations and commit to executing the park’s mission
United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
At least 17 years of age
Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check
Preferred Qualifications
Public speaking and ability to communicate effectively with staff and visitors
Ability to engage a public audience in a variety of settings, including park trails, visitor stations, and a classroom
Ability to work with visitors, volunteers, and park staff of all ages
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 the hiring manager.
Time Requirements Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service. Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.
Orientation and Training
Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities
Week-long, in-person training on NPS volunteer program management and leadership skills
Year-long continuum of learning supporting professional development
$750.00 in Professional Development Funds for travel and training
Additional Position and Community Information Catoctin Mountain Park provides a wide variety of options to work with the cultural and natural resources of the eastern Appalachian region while operating on an interdivisional basis. A key benefit of the position is the ability to work within an environment dedicated to community engagement while pursuing career development among a veteran staff.
As the volunteer program grows, so do opportunities for community collaboration and connectivity with other parks and sites in the region. To maximize these benefits, a valid driver’s license and ability to work weekends are required. If needed, housing is available within the park.
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award:
$7,395.00
Living Allowance:
$600.00 per week.
Additional Benefit:
$150.00 per week if housing is NOT provided by NPS host site at no cost to the participant.
Loan forbearance if Eligible
Interest Payments if Eligible
10 Federal Holidays, 13 days Personal Leave, 13 days Sick Leave
Evaluation and Reporting As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, 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.
The CVA position will start on
Monday, February 23, 2026
and run for 50 weeks until Friday, February 5, 2027.
Application Timeline Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Final deadline is
Friday, January 9, 2026 .
Equal Opportunity Employer Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Position Title:
Community Volunteer Ambassador, Catoctin Mountain Park – AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program:
Stewards Individual Placements Program
Site Location:
Catoctin Mountain Park
Terms of Service
Start Date:
2/23/2026
End Date:
2/5/2027
AmeriCorps Slot Classification:
1700 Hour Slot
Purpose Stewards Individual Placements, a program of Conservation Legacy, 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 emerging leaders to assist park units in building lasting connections to communities.
Catoctin Mountain Park offers a blend of natural, cultural, and historical resources reflecting a multitude of transformational periods in the nation’s history. From Native American tribal resources to the Western Maryland iron industry, and New Deal Era ingenuity to 20th century presidential influence on the mountain, the 5,800-acre park reflects much of the early fabric of the United States.
The park’s volunteer program includes positions within visitor services, maintenance, resource management, administration, and cabin camps, while offering opportunities for multiple volunteer-driven events throughout the year.
The CVA position would help the park to reach varied audiences while creating a larger footprint in the local community through community outreach.
Description of Duties
Community outreach through local colleges and universities
Assisting the volunteer coordinator with program operations, service projects, and administrative duties
Assist staff with interpretive park programming alongside park volunteers
Engaging community partners and educational institutions to build sustainable relationships
Qualifications
CVA candidate must possess great teamwork and organizational skills with motivation to accomplish agreed upon goals
A welcoming, friendly, and respectful personality in the workplace
Willingness to learn park operations and commit to executing the park’s mission
United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
At least 17 years of age
Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check
Preferred Qualifications
Public speaking and ability to communicate effectively with staff and visitors
Ability to engage a public audience in a variety of settings, including park trails, visitor stations, and a classroom
Ability to work with visitors, volunteers, and park staff of all ages
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 the hiring manager.
Time Requirements Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service. Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.
Orientation and Training
Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities
Week-long, in-person training on NPS volunteer program management and leadership skills
Year-long continuum of learning supporting professional development
$750.00 in Professional Development Funds for travel and training
Additional Position and Community Information Catoctin Mountain Park provides a wide variety of options to work with the cultural and natural resources of the eastern Appalachian region while operating on an interdivisional basis. A key benefit of the position is the ability to work within an environment dedicated to community engagement while pursuing career development among a veteran staff.
As the volunteer program grows, so do opportunities for community collaboration and connectivity with other parks and sites in the region. To maximize these benefits, a valid driver’s license and ability to work weekends are required. If needed, housing is available within the park.
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award:
$7,395.00
Living Allowance:
$600.00 per week.
Additional Benefit:
$150.00 per week if housing is NOT provided by NPS host site at no cost to the participant.
Loan forbearance if Eligible
Interest Payments if Eligible
10 Federal Holidays, 13 days Personal Leave, 13 days Sick Leave
Evaluation and Reporting As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, 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.
The CVA position will start on
Monday, February 23, 2026
and run for 50 weeks until Friday, February 5, 2027.
Application Timeline Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Final deadline is
Friday, January 9, 2026 .
Equal Opportunity Employer Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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