Community Volunteer Ambassador - War in the Pacific National Historical Park

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-member-application-winter-2025 Application form requires a resume, cover letter, professional references. 

Position Title:  Community Volunteer Ambassador – War in the Pacific National Historical Park - AmeriCorps 

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements 

Site Location:  Santa Rita-Sumai, Guam 

Application Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First review will occur in early November. Final deadline is Sunday, December 8, 2024. 

Terms of Service: 

Start Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 

End Date: Friday, December 19, 2025 

AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1700 Hour  

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

The Climate Change CVA (CCCVA) will actively engage the public through informational activities that highlight the effects of climate change and ways individuals can help mitigate these impacts. This role will leverage both event and recurring volunteers, providing them with hands-on experiences in the park to advocate for and participate in activities aimed at reducing climate change effects.  

  
The CVA will also forge new partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and government agencies to enhance awareness and create opportunities for public engagement, particularly among underserved communities. Collaborating with NPS Interpretive, Resources, and Facilities divisions, the CVA will identify the park’s top volunteer needs and develop meaningful opportunities that appeal to volunteers while addressing those needs.  

  
The CVA will work closely with NPS staff, partners, and existing volunteers to prioritize these opportunities, which may include beach cleanups, unit maintenance and beautification, educational programming, and other essential activities.  

Site Description  

WAPA is home to multiple and varied disconnected units throughout the island of Guam.  These units include beaches, mountains, and other mission related sites.  War in the Pacific's volunteer program includes event volunteers who participate in annual activities like the International Coastal Cleanup, National Public Lands Day, World Oceans Day, and the National Day of Service. Community and military groups frequently request to engage in volunteer projects at War in the Pacific NHP. The park collaborates with various federal and local government agencies and community stakeholders to promote environmental and preservation awareness throughout the year, focusing on reaching underserved communities affected by climate change. This year War in the Pacific NHP will include volunteer projects that are citizen scientist centric, such as eradicating invasive brown tree snakes to prepare a refuge for endangered birds on our park site. We will also be focusing on conducting ecosystem surveys to analyze the native animal and plant species that live in the park and what threats those species are currently facing.  Additionally, War in the Pacific NHP has a flexible volunteer program that allows individuals to contribute on their own schedule, alongside hosting monthly park maintenance and trial clearing events. These events aim to keep the park clean and educate participants about threats to our ocean and land ecosystems, as well as strategies for mitigating those threats.  

Description of Duties: 

Engage with the public to create awareness of climate change and how it effects the lives of our coastal community.    

Create and coordinate events, programs, and exhibit style pop-ups (to include materials used) of environmental and anthropogenic threats to our unique island ecosystems.    

Utilize volunteers in parks during annual and monthly clean up events to help beautify the park and use the events as an opportunity for engagement regarding climate change and the impacts on the environment.  i.e.:  sand sifting for microplastics and other small trash, removing invasive plant species, monitoring water quality and temperature, refuse, reuse, reduce and recycle, native tree planting, pack in pack out concepts.    

Recruit reoccurring volunteers to assist with awareness programs.    

Engage with and make connections with government, business and community organizations who are also involved with climate change awareness efforts and forge partnerships with them.    

Identify and make contacts with underserved, climate change affected community groups to engage with on climate change programs.  

Qualifications: 

Proficient driver  

Efficient organization skills  

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.  

Outgoing and friendly  

Able to multitask.  

Reliable transportation  

Dependable employee with excellent attendance  

United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien 

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.  

Participate in the CVA National Early Service Training in March 2025 (date TBD) 

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

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

Be able to provide proof of a driver’s license and complete a MVR check 

 Preferred Qualifications:  

Local Applicants  

From the diaspora  

Public Speaking  

Effective communication skills - written and oral  

Experience engaging with the public  

Coordinate volunteer events   

Develop outreach materials.  

Able to engage with and create partnerships with stakeholders  

Physical Requirements: 

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional 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. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. 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. 

 Time Requirements: 

This position is expected to serve a 40-hours each week, but exact service schedules may vary and will be set by host site.  

Lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service hours.  

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 

$1,200 in Professional Development Funds   

Additional Information:  

Saturday work schedule   

Flexible conditional work schedule  

Intermittent conditional telework   

No housing options   

Opportunity to collaborate/network with local and federal government agencies.   

Unique professional development opportunities - Marianas History Conference, 16hr All Employee Operational Leadership Training, 1st Aid CPR and AED certification for infant, children and adults, Marianas Terrestrial Conservation Conference, and the Guahan Sustainability Conference." 

Benefits:  

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395 

Living Allowance of $600 per week. 

Additional Benefit of $150 per week, if housing is not provided. 

Healthcare Coverage  

Childcare Coverage  

Loan forbearance  

Interest Payments  

$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. 

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. 

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 Tuesday, January 21, and run for 48 weeks until Friday, December 19, 2025.  

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-member-application-winter-2025 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 November. Final deadline is Sunday, December 8, 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. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Where a significant portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or information in a language other than English, the recipient shall take reasonable steps to provide written material of the type ordinarily available to the public in appropriate languages. 

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with AmeriCorps 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.