What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visitor Services Assistant - AmeriCorps position at Conservation Legacy?
Description
Position Title : Visitor Services Assistant - AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program : Stewards Individual Placements
Site Location : 5000 East Entrance Road, Paicines, CA 95043
Application Timeline : Preference given to applicants that submit application by February 21st, 2025
Position Openings : 3
Terms of Service :
- Ideal Start Date : March 3rd, 2025
- End Date : February 27th, 2026
- AmeriCorps Slot Classification : 1700 Hour, 52 weeks
Purpose :
Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career 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 Pinnacles National Park will host a Visitor Services Assistant.
The Visitor Services Assistant is an AmeriCorps position that will assist with providing interpretive services to visitors.
Description of Duties :
Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Additional Position and Community Information
Pinnacles National Park is in central California. It is in a rural portion of the central coast area. It is about 2 hours from San Francisco. The closest towns or cities are, Soledad and Greenfield, near the west side of the park. Hollister is about 30 miles north of the east side park. King City is also about 30 miles south of the east side of the park. The yearly visitation at the park is between 200,000 and 300,000 visitors per year.
The positions are located on the west side of the park, which has an entrance station, and a visitor contact station (small visitor center). The drive time between the two sides is about 1 ½ hours since there is no road between the two sides in the park. The busiest of the year, is the springtime, from late February to May.
Benefits :
How to Apply :
Apply on-line at : https : / / stewardslegacy.org / open-positions. In addition to your resume , please submit a one page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position.
Application Timeline : Preference given to applicants who submit applications by January 10, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position will close will filled.
Supervisor Name and Contact Information :
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.
Additional Details
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.
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Orientation and Training :
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.
Salary : $600
