Digital Interpretation Individual Placement - C&O Canal National Historical Park

Conservation Legacy; Williamsport (Lycoming County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate individual for a Digital Interpretation role at a renowned national historical park. This full-time position offers an incredible opportunity to engage with visitors through creative digital content, enhancing accessibility and outreach. Interns will collaborate with park staff, gaining hands-on experience in digital media, customer service, and interpretation. The role includes a competitive stipend, housing allowance, and valuable training in conservation and public service. Join this innovative team and make a meaningful impact in the community while developing your career in the natural resources field.

Benefits

Health, Vision and Dental Benefits

AmeriCorps Education Award

On-the-job Training

Professional Development Opportunities

Uniform Shirts Provided

Member Assistance Program

Federal Student Loan Forbearance

Additional Subject-Specific Trainings

Qualifications

• Must be between 21 and 30 years old and a US citizen.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update digital media for the park's website and social media.
• Provide customer service and interpretation at visitor center and programs.

Skills

Digital Media

Customer Service

Graphic Design

Video Production

Photography

Creative Writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Social Media Platforms

Job description

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Digital Interpretation Individual Placement – C&O Canal National Historical Park

Title: Digital Interpretation Individual Placement

Location: C&O Canal National Historical Park Headquarters in Williamsport or Cumberland, MD

Dates: May 14 , 2025 – May 8 , 2026 (52-week term)

Pay: $650/week ($400/stipend + $250/housing allowance) paid biweekly plus health benefits

Status: This is a full-time, temporary, AmeriCorps national service position. Part-time remote eligible.

Our Individual Placement programworks to connectyoung peopleto conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia,Maryland, DC,Ohio, and Pennsylvania.ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation organizations.

Individual Placements gain hands-on experience at their placement site, and ACC supports them through their term, as well as provides a variety of benefits to help them succeed in achieving their career goals. ACC welcomes national applicants, but also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve.

The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park welcomes an estimated 1 million visitors a year on our digital platforms. The Digital interpretation Individual Placements will help connect to these visitors and expand the parks reach through creative content, adding accessibility features to existing content, as well as support some in-person interpretation efforts during the “peak season” at the park.

The Digital Interpretation Individual Placements (IP’s) will work with National Park Service staff to enhance and expand on outreach, with the primary focus being digital media. The IP’s will work on the park’s website, app, social media, develop and update videos, and graphic design. The interns will also have the chance to collaborate with other park Individual Placements and staff doing in-person interpretation at the visitor center and in programs.

Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:

• Work within the Interpretation, Education, and Volunteers division to provide fully-accessible interpretation and customer service.
• Use Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and social media platforms to develop and update digital media.
• Assist interpretive staff and volunteers at the parks visitor center and outdoor pop-up programs.

This opportunity is meant to provide knowledge and experience that allow for future success in the field. The interns will gain skills in 21st Century Interpretation, include ACE techniques; customer service; digital media (video, photography, and creative writing); as well as training in safety, diversity, and career-building within the Federal government.

General Qualifications:

To qualify, you must be between the ages of 21 and 30, and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award.

• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills
• $650/week ($400/stipend + $250/housing allowance) paid bi-weekly
• $7,395AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of1700 hourservice term(awardamountvariesbased onlength ofcommitmentandcan be used for paying off federal student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college)
• Option to enroll in free Health, vision and dental benefits
• Non-competitive eligibility when applying to federal jobs through the Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority
• Federal student loan forbearance and interest payoff
• Member Assistance Program– 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist
• Uniform shirtsand othernecessary safety equipment is provided
• On-the-job training
• Additional subject-specific trainingsmay be offered
• Depending upon the academicinstitution and program, this position mayfulfill internship requirements
• Professional development opportunities(mentorship, resume support, alumnilistserv, etc.) and exposure to natural resource career paths

How to Apply:

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. Applications are only accepted through our website, www.appalachiancc.org/individualplacements .

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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 job functions. 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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