Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador: Rail Towns Outreach

The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

AmeriCorps Education Award

Professional development fund

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA, seeks a Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador to engage visitors, develop programs, conduct research, and connect communities with rail history and local heritage.

The role works with a park interpretation team, creates digital content, leads tours, supports events, and participates in the regional ambassador cohort. Term: Nov 30, 2026 – Nov 2, 2027, 40 hours/week, $760 weekly stipend with benefits.

Qualifications

• Some college coursework completed or demonstrated skills in Communications, History, Public Affairs or related subjects.
• Experience in public-facing roles and customer service is preferred.
• Ability to develop and present interpretive programs to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Researching and interpreting connections among the host park, surrounding communities, and the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
• Developing and presenting formal and informal interpretive programs for visitors of different ages and backgrounds.
• Creating digital media, trip-planning information, interpretive materials, or other public-facing products.
• Supporting visitor-center operations, special events, roving interpretation, and partner outreach.
• Collaborating with ambassadors and park staff on shared projects and professional development.

Skills

Public speaking

Communications

Public affairs

History

Community engagement

Education

Some college coursework

Job description

Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA, seeks a Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador to engage visitors, develop programs, conduct research, and connect communities with rail history and local heritage.

The role works with a park interpretation team, creates digital content, leads tours, supports events, and participates in the regional ambassador cohort. Term: Nov 30, 2026 – Nov 2, 2027, 40 hours/week, $760 weekly stipend with benefits.