About the role#
This AmeriCorps position serves as a Community Assistance Fellow within the Stewards Individual Placements program. You will work in partnership with the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program to support community conservation and outdoor recreation projects. The primary focus is on schoolyard greening initiatives in the Los Angeles area. This is a full-time, hybrid service term starting in the fall of 2026.
What you'll do#
- Support staff with outreach, engagement, and site analysis.
- Attend and facilitate project meetings.
- Communicate regularly with project partners.
- Assist with schematic design, graphic communication, and project presentations for schoolyard greening, outdoor recreation, and health-related community assistance projects.
- Complete a current schoolyard greening concept plan.
- Develop an outreach strategy for the Los Angeles area to identify future projects.
- Complete bi-weekly timesheets and track accomplishments.
What you'll need#
- Experience in landscape architecture, urban planning, or a closely related field.
- Must be at least 17 years of age.
- Status as a United States citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien.
- A high school diploma or equivalency certificate, or an agreement to obtain one before using the education award.
- Ability to complete a National Service Criminal History Check and provide eligibility documentation.
Location & details#
- Location: Thousand Oaks, CA.
- Modality: Hybrid, with local teleservice and occasional in-person meetings at NPS offices or local project sites.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- This is a paid, full-time AmeriCorps position.
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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