Digital Media Member - Homestead National Historical Park

Summary

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Homestead National Historical Park, is seeking ONE member to contribute to an interpretive outreach efforts project alongside park Staff.

For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org.

Start Date: February 25, 2024

Estimated End Date: May 17, 2024

*a 12-week minimum commitment is required *

Location Details/Description: Homestead National Park, Beatrice, NE

Homestead National Historical Park is dedicated to remembering the many legacies of the Homestead Act of 1862. It features two visitor centers, two historic structures and 3-miles of woodland and prairie trails. For more information about Homestead National Historical Park, please visit https://www.nps.gov/home/index.htm.

Position Description: This position will be dedicated to incorporating Indigenous People's experiences and perspectives into Homestead National Historical Park's interpretive efforts. The selected candidate will do this by leveraging the website and social media platforms to share this content. This position will also work directly with guests at the Park to share the experiences of Indigenous People.

This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.

Scheduling: The selected member is expected to work full time at 40hrs a week.

Position Benefits

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $600/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.

Housing: ACE members will be provided onsite park housing at no additional cost. Housing includes individual sleeping, a shared kitchen and living space. As many as 3 volunteers and/or interns may be staying in the Park housing unit.

AmeriCorps:This position may be eligible for an 450 hr AmeriCorps Education Award while serving under the EAP 2023/24 grant year program, valued up to ($1,824.07) upon successful completion of a complete service term and 450hrs.

Loan Forbearance: AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for federal loan forbearance. Additional enrollment steps are required.

Qualifying Child Care Coverage: AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for qualifying child care coverage. Additional enrollment steps are required.

Travel Allowance: ACE members will have access to up to $250 to be used for eligible travel/relocation expenses. Further details regarding distribution of these funds will be provided during the interview process.

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.

Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support.

Qualifications:

Required

• Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
• A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required three-part criminal history check
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.
• Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement or as defined by AmeriCorps
• To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.

Preferred Skills:

• Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a minimum of a bachelor's degree and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as digital media, public history, historical studies, or graphic design
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Ability and willingness to produce content for websites and social media platform, work on digital layouts of portable exhibits, excel database creation, and strong customer service skills.
• Deep interest in connecting guests and virtual visitors to the experiences of Indigenous People.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/. Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact Dave Bastian at dbastian@usaconservation.org.

EEO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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