PAID INTERNSHIP ALERT | Community Volunteer Ambassador - Must apply by July 15th
National Capital Parks - East is now recruiting a Community Volunteer Ambassador! This fifty-week position begins in September and is open to those ages 18-30. The successful candidate will support the Volunteers - In - Parks program, engage with the community, utilize digital media, and much more! The position offers a weekly living allowance, benefits, professional development funds, and an education award upon term completion.
The CVA position will start on Monday, September 12th, 2022, and run for 50 weeks until Friday, August 25th, 2023.
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 local communities.
This CVA position is housed within the Partnerships, Volunteer, and Youth (PVY) Programs Division at NACE’s central office. The CVA will learn and work directly with the park’s volunteer coordinator and on occasion interface with the senior manager of PVY. The CVA will also have an opportunity to present and interface with the senior management team on specific projects and accomplishments. The position will require becoming familiar with the volunteer program and the many sites within NACE. The scope of work will largely focus on expounding upon the current program development through digital storytelling, volunteer event planning, and community engagement.