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Nichols College invites applicants for the position of Community Volunteer Ambassador at San Juan National Historic Site. This intern will focus on enhancing community engagement and volunteer recruitment strategies, offering a unique opportunity to serve in conservation and strengthen community ties. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree, demonstrate strong communication skills, and have a proactive and friendly demeanor.
Recruitment began on May 14, 2025
and the job listing Expires on July 11, 2025
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Position Title: Community Volunteer Ambassador, San Juan National Historic Site – AmeriCorps
Application Timeline: Preference given to applicants that submit application by June 13, 2025
Terms of Service:
Purpose:
Stewards Individual Placements, a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. The Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) Program combines the strength of a national leader in conservation service with the National Park Service to train emerging leaders to assist park units in building lasting connections to communities.
San Juan National Historic Site is the only U.S. National Park in Puerto Rico. The park is looking to expand its volunteer program that currently offers opportunities to interested public in serving as interpreters or sharing their knowledge and skills in the fields of cultural resources, administration, facilities (maintenance) and law enforcement.
Community Volunteer Ambassador will work directly with park volunteer manager to design a successful recruitment strategy that will allow the park to reach and attract good candidates from nearby communities. CVA work will be instrumental on the development of a solid volunteer program core.
Description of Duties:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Time Requirements:
Orientation and Training:
Additional Position and Community Information
Park opens seven days a week. Some activities are during weekends and after-hours. CVA could be required to work on Sundays.
Evaluation and Reporting:
The CVA position will start on Monday, September 8, 2025 and run for 48 weeks until Friday, August 7, 2026.
Please ensure your cover letter addresses how your experience aligns with the CVA program, your experience working with different populations, and position details for this park/position. You may submit one application for multiple positions by selecting all sites you are interested in.
Application Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First review will occur in early June. Final deadline is Friday, July 4, 2025.
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.