Youth Empowerment Steward (YES) AmeriCorps Member

Conservation Legacy; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

Living allowance $660/week

AmeriCorps health insurance

Access to Conservation Legacy member/알

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Conservation Legacy’s Youth Empowerment Steward (YES) AmeriCorps Member at Steamtown NHS will expand access to public lands by producing accessible multimedia that informs trip planning and supports adaptive interpretation.

Daily tasks include capturing media, creating Section 508–compliant experiences with Adobe CC, and collaborating with park staff to improve access for diverse visitors. This 52‑week service term offers hands‑on media production and outreach opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Age 18–30 (up to 35 with Veteran status).
• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to pass background checks.
• Commitment to 52 weeks of AmeriCorps service.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality video, photography, and media of historic spaces.
• Develop Section 508–compliant virtual visitor experiences.
• Add captions and alt text for accessibility in multimedia projects.
• Create digital resources to assist trip planning and accessibility.
• Document access features and assist with interpretive planning.
• Collaborate with park staff and accessibility experts.

Skills

Video production

Photography

Adobe Creative Cloud

Storytelling

Accessibility (Section 508)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Premiere Pro

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Conservation Legacy’s Youth Empowerment Steward (YES) AmeriCorps Member at Steamtown NHS will expand access to public lands by producing accessible multimedia that informs trip planning and supports adaptive interpretation.

Daily tasks include capturing media, creating Section 508–compliant experiences with Adobe CC, and collaborating with park staff to improve access for diverse visitors. This 52‑week service term offers hands‑on media production and outreach opportunities.