Volunteer & Youth Programs Fellow
Full Time
Washington, DC 20003
Posted
Job description
Expected Dates
March 6, 2023 to March 1, 2024
Site
Rock Creek Park
Position ID
PO-00734580
Youth Program Development (40%)
- Assist the Youth Coordinator with long term (5-year) strategic planning for youth engagement and opportunities within the park.
- Help identify and establish new opportunities for youth in the park, including creating new internship programs and their supporting documents (templates, training materials, etc.)
- Conduct outreach to local educational institutions and establish new relationships.
- Work with partners to provide local youth with service-learning opportunities.
Youth Program Management (40%)
- Assisting with the park partner’s summer youth corps program, including leading field work and service days.
- Develop and lead professional development opportunities for youth in the park, including opportunities to learn about and explore regional points of interest and other NCA parks.
- Support park staff who work with youth, including coordination of work projects and providing general park and NPS orientation to youth.
Volunteer Program Management (10%)
- Support and help grow the park’s Roving Ranger volunteer program.
- Assist in administering the park’s SOLVE volunteer program, including establishing new partners.
Compensation:
- One-time travel allowance of $1,100 (pre-tax)
- Weekly living allowance: $600 / week (pre-tax)
- Eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the position valued at $6,495.
- Eligible for health insurance if accepting AmeriCorps.
For SCA’s COVID guidance, please refer to www.thesca.org/covid.
- Location Description
Rock Creek Park is a large urban park that bisects the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. The park was created by an Act of Congress in 1890 and today is administered by the National Park Service.
- Handicap Accessible?
No
Main Area of Focus
Visitor Services and Site Operations
Education, Training & Skills Expected
Education
some coursework or experience
Leadership Experience
some experience
Community Engagement
some experience
Volunteer Coordination
some experience
Working with Children
some experience
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