About the role#
This Community Assistance Fellow position is an AmeriCorps service opportunity hosted by Stewards Individual Placements in partnership with the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program. You will support local conservation and outdoor recreation projects, specifically focusing on schoolyard greening initiatives in the Los Angeles area. This is a full-time, hybrid role that involves both remote service and in-person meetings at office locations or project sites.
What you'll do#
- Assist staff with community outreach and engagement efforts.
- Conduct site analysis and support schematic design work.
- Facilitate and attend meetings with project partners.
- Manage graphic communication and prepare project presentations.
- Complete a current schoolyard greening concept plan.
- Develop a new outreach strategy for the Los Angeles region.
What you'll need#
- Background or experience in landscape architecture, planning, or a related field.
- Must be a United States citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
- Minimum age of 17 years.
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check.
- Willingness to provide information to establish service eligibility.
Location & details#
- Location: Thousand Oaks, California.
- Modality: Hybrid with local travel to project sites required.
- Term: Rolling start date.
- Requirements: Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and travel to various work locations.
About Conservation Legacy
Conservation Legacy is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1998. Based in Durango, Colorado, the organization supports locally based conservation service programs. It manages projects focused on environmental services, education, and community development. The staff size is approximately 257 employees.
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