Social Science Steward

Position Title: Social Science Steward – AmeriCorps 

# of Opportunities: 1

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: Science and Resource Management Division, Grand Teton National Park, Moose, WY 83012

 Terms of Service:

• Start Date: June 1, 2026
• End Date: October 16, 2026
• Length of Service: 20-week term
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 675 Hours

 Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the Grand Teton National Park will host a Social Science steward.

This Social Science steward is an AmeriCorps position. The social science steward will assist the park social scientist in interdisciplinary projects focused on understanding visitor experience and use patterns in Grand Teton National Park. The steward will be part of a small team including the social scientist and social science technician. Duties may include surveying visitors in face-to-face interviews, visitor use data collection from vehicle and trail counters, resource impact and trail use monitoring, data management, conducting analysis on preliminary results, and draft report writing. The member will serve both inside and outside, with the majority of the serve being in an outdoor setting, sometimes in inclement weather. Longer hikes (4 miles one-way) with more than 2,000 feet elevation gain will sometimes be necessary to access backcountry sampling sites.

 
Eligibility Requirements:

• 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.
• Able to pass a MVR check and has had license for at least three year or 21 years of age to be insured for driving. 

Preferred Qualifications

• A good attitude, curiosity for learning, and a willingness to serve hard contributing to the team are helpful to finding success in this position.
• Essential skills: Ability to serve alone and in a group; Clear communication both written and verbal; Willingness to hike long distances and be outside all day 
• Additional skills and experience that are helpful: Familiarity with GIS/mapping, statistics, and the Microsoft Office suite; being flexible and adaptable to changes in tasks for the day (i.e. sometimes we have to quickly address equipment failures and rearrange our day); a degree in a related field of study such as outdoor recreation, social science, behavioral science, anthropology, etc..

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14
• Living Allowance of $600 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $88 per week.
• Housing Provided: Yes
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible 

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Stewards Contact information:

Service Site Contact information: Jennifer Newton, Social Scientist, jennifer_newton@nps.gov

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.

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member 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.

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.  

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.