PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-member-application-2025-fall-co Application form requires a resume, cover letter, professional references.

Position Title:  Community Volunteer Ambassador, Moores Creek National Battlefield - AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: 40 Patriots Hall Dr., Currie, NC 28435

Application Timeline: Preference given to applicants that submit application by June 13, 2025

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: September 8, 2025
• End Date: August 7, 2026
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1700 Hour

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements, a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. The Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) Program combines the strength of a national leader in conservation service with the National Park Service to train emerging leaders to assist park units in building lasting connections to communities.

Moores Creek National Battlefield (MOCR) is located in Currie, NC, a rural community about 20 miles northwest of Wilmington, NC. The park consists of about 88 acres and is dedicated to preserving the location of the first decisive patriot victory in the American Revolution. The victory allowed NC to seek out and vote on independence, the first colony to take such action.

The MOCR volunteer program is incredibly important to our mission. Without volunteers, our ability to maintain daily operations would be significantly hampered and most if not all our special events would not be possible.

The MOCR volunteer program is currently undergoing significant changes. The park now has a dedicated volunteer manager. This position now drives the administrative functions of the program and gives more discretion to supervisors for supervising volunteers. On average MOCR has about 150 volunteers on an annual basis. These volunteers work in visitor services, living history, resource management, and maintenance.

This position will work closely with the park's volunteer manager to continue building the volunteer program. They will also work closely with the Moores Creek Battleground Association as they will work to become the park's volunteer outreach arm. This position will also assist with the administration functions of the program including Volunteer.gov. Additionally, the CVA position will assist with the America 250 (A250) events occurring in 2026. This position will work closely with the park's volunteer manager to continue building the volunteer program. They will also work closely with the Moores Creek Battleground Association as they will work to become the park's volunteer outreach arm. This position will also assist with the administration functions of the program including Volunteer.gov. Additionally, the CVA position will assist with the A250 events occurring in 2026.

Description of Duties:

• Assist with administrative functions of volunteer program
• Serve as a liaison between the park and Battleground Association
• Develop social media and web content for volunteer recruitment
• Will occasionally provide visitor services at the visitors center
• Assist in the planning, coordination and execution of A250 events
• Assist the park in community outreach at offsite events

Qualifications:

• Organized
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Flexibility
• Driver's license with own transportation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft products (word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Outgoing
• Bachelor's degree or working towards a bachelor's degree
• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• Applicants must be between ages of 18-30 years old, or up to 35 for veteran, based on Public Land Corps Act of 1993 authorizing this AmeriCorps opportunity.
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award.
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Local applicants within 30 miles of site
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Ability to take initiative on projects
• Experience in social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram
• Prior experience working with volunteers or as a volunteer

Physical Requirements:

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 functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional 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. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. 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.

Time Requirements:

• This position is expected to serve 40 hours each week, but exact service schedules may vary.
• Lunch breaks will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service.
• Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• Week-long, in-person training on NPS volunteer program management and leadership skills.
• Year-long continuum of learning supporting professional development
• $1,200 in Professional Development Funds 

Additional Position and Community Information

• May be required to work some weekends
• Will have a unique opportunity to assist with the planning of the Moores Creek 250th anniversary event held in February 2026
• No onsite housing is available, but candidate will receive a housing allowance
• Public Land Corps Hiring Authority
• Professional development funds
• Networking opportunities with the National Park Service and partner organizations

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395.00
• Living Allowance of $600 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $150 per week, if housing is not provided
• Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
• Childcare Coverage if Eligible
• Student Loan forbearance if Eligible (administered by MyAmeriCorps, directly)
• Interest Payments if Eligible (administered through MyAmeriCorps, directly)
• $1,200 in Professional Development Funds for training, networking, conferences, and/or travel
• Networking opportunities within the National Park Service and partnering organizations
• Public Land Corps Hiring Authority
• Week-long in-person training at NPS site with travel/meal expenses covered.

Evaluation and Reporting:

• As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.
• Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

How to Apply
Please visit Community Volunteer Ambassador (cvainternships.org) to review “Member Positions” by region and find instructions on how to apply.

The CVA position will start on Monday, September 8, 2025 and run for 48 weeks until Friday, August 7, 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will need to apply here: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-member-application-2025-fall-co.  Application form requires a resume, cover letter, professional references.

Please ensure your cover letter addresses how your experience aligns with the CVA program, your experience working with different populations, and position details for this park/position. You may submit one application for multiple positions by selecting all sites you are interested in.

Application Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First review will occur in early June. Final deadline is Friday, July 4, 2025.

For Application Questions:

Please contact James Gasaway, Program Director at jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org

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.