PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-application-fall-2024 . Application form requires a resume, cover letter, professional references.

Position Details:

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

CVA will be working hand to hand with volunteer coordinator to improve the administrative aspects of the VIP program in SAJU. CVA will work with volunteer coordinator to create a community reaching plan that will attract diverse volunteer candidates from nearby underrepresented communities.

Site Description

San Juan National Historic Site is the only National Park Unit in Puerto Rico. It is comprised by the old Spanish fortifications of Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal, San Juan Gate, Fort San Juan de la Cruz and most of the city walls. The park was founded in 1949 and it was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1983.

Position Responsibilities:

· Develop recruitment strategies.

· Coordinate meetings with community leaders to promote park VIP program and recruitment strategies.

· Serve as advisor for volunteers.

· Help with the coordination and development of VIP activities.

· Attend CVA and Volunteer meetings (virtual or person)

· Develop and keep volunteer program inventories.

· Serve as program liaison between the park and nearby institutions, as well with private and non-profit organizations.

· Develop written materials such as handbooks, park policies, event flyers and other recruitment documentation.

CVA Minimum Requirements:

· Preferably a graduate student from the following fields: education, tourism, history, anthropology or sociology.

· Fully bilingual: fluent in Spanish and English.

· Available to work during weekends and in after-hours events.

· Responsible.

· Participate in the CVA National Early Service Training in late November 2024 (date TBD)

· Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

· Be 18-30 years old at time of service (veterans up to 35 years old)

· High School Diploma/GED

· 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:

· Local applicants are preferred.

· Effective communication skills in English and Spanish, both verbal and written.

· Experience engaging general public.

· Experience engaging underrepresented communities.

· Proficiency in communication technology (apps and computer programs).

· Basic knowledge of Puerto Rican underrepresented communities and their social situations.

Additional Information:

· Working schedule includes weekends and occasional afterhours events.

· Park does not have available housing.

· Parking is available.

· Participant will be able to collaborate with other federal and local agencies. Including Virgin Islands National Parks.

Benefits:

• $600/week living stipend.

• $150/week in housing allowance, if housing is not provided.

• Limited health care/childcare benefits

• The position is eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award of $6,895.00 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of the program

• $1,200 in professional development funds for training, networking, conferences, and/or travel.

• 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 9, 2024, and run for 48 weeks until Friday, August 8, 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-application-fall-2024 . 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.

For Application Questions:

Please contact James Gasaway, Program Director at jgasaway@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.

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