The Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) program combines the strength of a national leader in conservation service with the National Park Service (NPS) in order to train a diverse group of emerging leaders to assist park units in building lasting connections to local communities. Over fifty young professionals will serve as CVA members for 50 week terms at NPS sites across the country.

Stewards Individual Placements, a Program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources.

Stewards, in partnership with the National Park Service, are seeking our next cohort of interns to serve as Community Volunteer Ambassadors. Make an impact on your local public lands and apply today!

**View over 45 different position descriptions and APPLY through theCVA Internships Website. **

Length: position is 50 weeks, 40 hours/week

Start Date: Monday, February 7th 2022

Living Allowance: Baseline allowance of $500/week*

AmeriCorps Award: $6,345 (pretax)

Application Due Date: 12/17/2021, or Until Filled

Members will attend a week-long, nationwide, National Early Service Training.

Members will receive the Public Land Corps Hiring Authority upon completion.

DO NOT apply through SilkRoad, please apply only through the CVA Internships website linked above.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to coordinate and work with a variety of park staff and volunteers
• Must enjoy working with a wide variety of people, such as park staff, volunteers, partners, visitors, and
• community members
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; computer literate
• Education: High School diploma/GED required
• Between the ages of 18-30 years old (35 years old if you are a veteran)
• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Submit proof of a Driver’s License and undergo a Federal Background Check, upon selection
• It is very likely that all participants will be required to be fully vaccinated to serve in the 2022 CVA Program. At a minimum participants will be required to get tested weekly if they are not vaccinated. Dates for implementing these requirements are not yet determined, but we expect that compliance will be necessary by the end of 2021

Required Experience

• Experience in customer service
• Experience with public speaking
• Strong attention to detail

• Understand and apply adult learning theories
• Understanding of VA benefits programs
• Understanding of transitioning Service member populations
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite of tools
• Strong customer management and support skills