Volunteer and Partnerships Coordinator Individual Placement

Conservation Legacy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Segal Education Award

Professional development fund

AmeriCorps member benefits

Public Land Corps hiring authority

Job summary

Conservation Legacy is seeking a Volunteer and Partnerships Coordinator for an Individual Placement with the National Capital Region Invasive Plant Management Team, based in Washington, DC. You will organize volunteer events, engage partners, and build a community of practice around invasive species prevention, detection, and removal.

The role is a full-time AmeriCorps placement with a weekly pay of $800, offering hands-on field experience and opportunities to contribute to regional conservation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural resources, biology, ecology, wildlife management or related field.
• Experience identifying and managing native and invasive plants.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with volunteers.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to safety protocols and following guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead invasive plant removal volunteer events (min. 3 per month).
• Advertise and track volunteer opportunities and events.
• Develop and share a monthly newsletter on early detection and rapid response.
• Collaborate with park staff, partners, and volunteers.
• Recruit new partners and volunteers through outreach.

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resources, biology, ecology, wildlife management or related fields

Job description

Title

Volunteer and Partnerships Coordinator Individual Placement

Location

Based out of Washington, D.C; National Park Service’s Invasive Plant Management Team

Dates of Service

April6th,2026toApril 2nd,2027(52weekterm)

Pay

$800/week($600/stipend + $200/additionalbenefit)

Status

This is a full-time40 hour/week,temporaryAmeriCorpsNational Service position.

Program Overview

Appalachian Conservation Corps: Our Individual Placement program works 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.

As an AmeriCorps program, participants commit to a term of service at their placement sitein order togain hands‑on experience and a variety of benefits to help them succeed in achieving their career goals. ACC welcomes nationalapplicants, butalso emphasizes the engagement of local individuals whorepresentthe communities in which they serve.

Placement Site

This member will be placed with the National Capital Region Invasive Plant Management Team (NCRIPMT)andPartnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM). Their jointmission is to minimize the adverse impacts of invasive species on ecosystems throughout the NCR parks and the Metropolitan Washington Region.

Position Summary

The Volunteer and Partnerships Coordinator will work closely with the National Capital Region Invasive Plant Management Team (NCR IPMT) and the National Capital PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) to help increase volunteer opportunities focused on invasive species prevention, detection, and removal, as well as support a community of practice among invasive species practitioners and Weed Warrior volunteers. This position will work with existing park staff, partners, and individual volunteers who share similar values and are interested in prevention, detection, and management of invasive species. The Individual Placement will organize, advertise, lead, and track data from a minimum of three invasive plant removal volunteer events per month, including monthly reoccurring events and AmeriCorps National Days of Service. In addition to leveraging the NCR IPMT’s existing partnerships and volunteer base, this position will help recruit new partners and volunteers through creative education and outreach opportunities. The ideal candidate should be personable and willing to use a number of different strategies to engage volunteers.

Responsibilities

This position requires strong written and communication skills as they will be responsible for consistent communication with NPS staff, partners, and volunteers, including communication about invasive plant species and their impact. Additionally, the intern will create write-ups on Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) plant species to be shared with volunteers via a monthly newsletter and, sometimes, with a larger audience of NPS staff and partners. This position may also be responsible for reviewing and verifying observations of EDRR species submitted by citizen scientists through iNaturalist or other web/mobile applications. Observations of Early Detection species on public lands will be communicated with partners, so they may coordinate appropriate Rapid Response. This position will be given the opportunity to join the NCR IPMT field crew for field operations and gain experience in field-based plant identification, safe pesticide application, and surveying techniques. The intern will receive training and instruction in these skills. The intern may also have the opportunity to participate in invasive removal, habitat restoration, or other projects led by NPS staff in National Capital Region parks. The position will be given an opportunity, time, and resources to identify and pursue an independent project linked to invasive species, invasionecology, or native plant communities. While this position will be very plant focused, the intern will have an opportunity to work on projects related to other taxa. Through this internship we are hoping to train and nurture a new generation of invasive plant professionals who are committed to protecting natural areas across the United States.

Living Arrangements

Housing isnotprovided. We are seeking candidates alreadylocatedin Washington, D.C.andthe surrounding areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in natural resources, biology, ecology, wildlife managementor other related fieldsExperience identifyingand managing native and invasive plantsAbility to work in arduous weather on difficult and uneven terrain while carrying up to 45lbs.Strongoral and writtencommunication skillsAbility to work independentlyInterest in restoration ecologyWilling to work on a flexible schedule, including someeveningsand weekends.Ability to speak and provide instruction in front of an audience.Commitment tofollowingall NPS and Conservation Legacy safety protocols.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 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. In addition, applicants must: Possess a valid driver’s license

Benefits

• $800/week paid biweekly ($600/week living stipend + $200additionalmember benefit)
• $7,395AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of1700hourminimum service term(can be used for paying off federal student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college)
• $755 professional development fund
• Optionto enroll in health,visionand dental insurance
• Eligibility for the Public Land Corps Hiring Authority upon successful completion – noncompetitive hiring status for two years when applying for federal positions.
• Federal student loan forbearanceand interest payoff
• Member Assistance Program– 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist
• Additionalsubject-specificcertifications and trainingsmay be offered (Chainsawtraining, pesticides,etc)
• Depending upon the academicinstitution and program, positions mayfulfill internship requirements
• Professional development opportunities (mentorship, resume support, alumnilistserv, etc.) and exposure to natural resource career paths

Our Commitment

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work 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. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Our Promise

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.