Stewards – General Job Description
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Length
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10 weeks – 1 year positions
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Location
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Throughout the United States
Living Allowance
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varies depending on the position you were selected for
AmeriCorps Award
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Service Interns are eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of the education award is between $1,342 - $6,345.
Ages
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Must be 18 years and older
Start Date
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Position are available year-round
Specific training
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In-person training for all trainees, hands-on work experience
Application Due Date
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Applications taken through-out the year
Conservation Legacy (CL) has a variety of individual placement programs throughout the country. These programs engage and place individuals into positions with federal, state and local management agencies and environmentally focused non-profits. Stewards complete one or more projects focused on natural resource management, inventory, assessment, restoration, and/or protection. Stewards may also help with outreach and education activities focused on environmental education and environmental stewardship. CL and partner sites provide opportunities for professional development and training as related to the specific position the Steward is engaged in. Program participants are responsible for their own housing unless otherwise indicated by a specific project partner.
Stewards are generally expected to spend between 36-40 hours a week completing environmental service projects, education sessions, and/or trainings. Positions that are primarily field based may require overnights in the field. In addition to service projects, education and training, members will also be asked to complete basic reporting requirements on a timely basis.
Required Skills
Required Experience
General Qualifications
Commitment – Stewards must make a strong commitment to complete all aspects of the program including environmental service projects, professional development, education training and other community activities that may arise.
Safety -You will be expected to take a serious attitude toward safety all day and every day.
Substance Free – In accordance to a drug free workplace, alcohol, tobacco and drugs are prohibited while participating in any CL or CL partner activities.
Fitness – Stewards may be expected to complete projects that involve heavy lifting, hiking, and living outdoors for an extended period of time.
Citizenship – Stewards must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident
Criminal History – Stewards must pass a criminal history check as prescribed by the Serve America Act. Projects rarely involve providing education or other human services to the public and are designed not to have recurring access to vulnerable populations, but if they do additional criminal history checks may be necessary.