In partnership with Conservation Legacy, the National Park Service is accepting applications for the IEVY Fellow position. Please help us spread the word about this developmental
opportunity, especially if you know of any highly motivated and qualified youth interested in the field of community engagement.
Applications are due 1/5/2020.
For more information contact the Stewards Program Coordinator from Conservation Legacy, Rhea Johnson, at
rjohnson@conservationlegacy.org.
INTERPRETATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER AND YOUTH (IEVY) FELLOW
Job Description
Length: |
Full time, 47 week position |
Location: |
San Francisco, CA, (National Park Service regional office) |
Living Allowance: |
$510/weekly; Health insurance provided if desired |
AmeriCorps Award: |
Stewards are eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of the program. The value of the education award (pre-tax) is $6,095 |
Educational Level: |
Ages 21 – 30 with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience |
Start Date: |
Feb 2, 2020, with some flexibility |
Developmental Support: |
$4,500 available to support professional development |
Student Loans: |
Student loan forbearance during the term of service (where qualified) |
Application Due Date: |
Preference will be given to applications received on or before 1/5/2020. |
Position Details
Stewards Individual Placement Program (SIPP) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal
governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health. SIPP in partnership with the National Park Service are seeking an intern who will support the Interpretation and Education Division
of the San Francisco Regional Office.
This Interpretation, Education, Volunteer, and Youth (IEVY) Program Fellow will take part in a 47-week-long program in support of projects and locations where the National Park Service, San Francisco Regional
Office, Interpretation and Education Division along with Youth and Volunteer Programming are providing technical assistance.
The IEVY position will provide support for education, job training, development of responsible citizenship, productive community involvement, and furthering the understanding and appreciation for natural and
cultural resources through the involvement of youth and young adults in care and enhancement of public resources.
The IEVY Fellow will gain an opportunity that includes efforts to engage young people in projects that support community-led natural resources conservation and outdoor recreation projects. The intern will gain
project management skills from a broad range of programs that support the Pacific West regional priority, Connections with New and Diverse Audiences. Participants will perform a variety of duties related to Interpretation and Education, Youth and Volunteer
programming, projects, and activities, which may include programs including Every Kid Outdoors, Teacher Ranger Teacher, Urban Agenda, Youth Projects and Agreements, administrative duties in support of REGIONAL Youth and Volunteer Programs, inventory and analysis
of statistics for Play Learn Serve Work.
The IEVY Fellow position will engage youth in community-based work and offer internships and training, all of which expose youth to the importance of parks and conservation programs which may lead to potential
career opportunities in cultural and natural resource conservation. In turn, participants will add value by helping staff and partners cultivate strong relationships as participants in community-based projects.
Position Responsibilities will include:
The member will focus on the following main projects:
Mandatory Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
HOW TO APPLY
Apply on-line at: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions. 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.
For more information contact Stewards Program Coordinator, Rhea Johnson at
rjohnson@conservationlegacy.org