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In partnership with the National Park Service, we are seeking an Individual Placement who will work with the Division of Interpretation, Education, and Volunteers at the C&O Canal National Historical Park. These positions are based out of the park’s new Headquarters in Williamsport, MD, and the Individual Placement will have an opportunity to work across the 184.5 miles of the park with a primary focus in western Maryland. The C&O Canal NHP welcomes an estimated 5 million visitors a year. The member will support park staff and volunteers providing in-person interpretation and customer service efforts during the “peak season” at the park. The member will promote a closer relationship between the park and the large visitor community through a wide variety of interpretive and visitor use engagement methods.
Job Responsibility:
Work within the Interpretation, Education, and Volunteers division to interpretation and customer service
Assist interpretive staff and volunteers at the parks visitor center and outdoor pop-up programs
Conduct informational/educational-related visitor contacts and site inspections through a variety of methods
Research, develop and present formal interpretive talks that have a beneficial effect on visitor understanding and appreciation of the park
Conduct tours on the park’s replica historic boat
Be able to operate the boat safely and efficiently
Requirements:
Between the ages of 21 and 30
US citizen
High school diploma or GED
Completion of acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check
Eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
Ability to swim
Nice to have:
Customer service experience, comfort in public facing roles
$3,697.50 Segal Education award of upon successful completion of 900-hour minimum service term to be used towards Federal student loans or future education
$450 for professional development
Option to enroll in free health, vision and dental insurance
Member Assistance Program– 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist
Non-competitive hiring eligibility through the PLCHA when applying for federal jobs