Deadline: Sat, 06/17/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: American Conservation Experience Job Field: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Policy/Administrative Other Job Type: Full Time Location: Wyoming Location Detail: Jackson, Wyoming Job Description: Position Overview: The Tribal Community Engagement Fellow presents education programs for schools, community groups, and career development programs along with the rest of the three to five person education team. The team serves around 8,000 youth annually. In addition to serving general audiences, the TCEF promotes a healthy relationship between Grand Teton National Park and indigenous audiences by creating or adapting curriculum to facilitate meaningful, culturally relevant connections between tribal youth and Grand Teton National Park. TCEF builds relationships with tribal community leaders and teachers, learns their priorities, needs and desires and incorporates those into youth programs. The TCEF also assists in coordinating logistics and administrative tasks for education and community engagement programs. The position also provides occasional support for visitor services - e.g. answering phones or assisting the visitor center desk. Qualifications: Required: Experience leading youth education and development programs. Knowledge of indigenous culture/s and experience working with and among indigenous people. Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required byU.S. government contracts Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner. Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group. A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request). Willing to undergo and must pass the required two-part criminal history check. Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation. To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements. Preferred: Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a four semesters of college and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as indigenous studies, natural resources, education. Experience developing lessons for place-based education. Knowledge of conservation, ecology, indigenous studies. Ability and willingness to research, design, prepare and implement both short and multi-day programs. Deep interest in youth development and cultural relevance Professional, timely and empathetic communication - both written and oral Organizational skills Salary: $800/Week Benefits: Position Benefits Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $800/week to help offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly. Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements. Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in provided housing at no cost for the duration of the term. Relocation Allowance: The ACE member will have access to up to $1,000 to be used for eligible relocation expenses. Further details regarding distribution of these funds will be provided during the interview process. Provided Training/Orientation: ACE member will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. Specific training may include National Park Service mission, orientation to ranger careers, place-based education pedagogy, and on the job safety. How to Apply: To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/971010.html. Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact the EPIC NPS Member Coordinator, Deja Charles at dcharles@usaconservation.org.
