Education Program Individual Placement- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park

Title: Education Program Individual Placements

Positions: 2 

Service Site: C&O Canal National Historical Park; based in Williamsport, MD or Potomac, MD 

Dates of Service: August 3rd, 2026 – December 18th, 2026 (20 weeks)  

Pay: $750/week paid biweekly ($600/week living stipend + $150 additional member benefit)  

Status: This is a full-time, temporary AmeriCorps National Service position.  

Questions? Contact ACCrecruiting@conservationlegacy.org  

Please submit a resume and cover letter via our website, www.appalachiancc.org/individualplacements. Applications will be accepted until May 30th. 

Appalachian Conservation Corps:   

Our Individual Placement program works to connect young people to conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, DC, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation organizations.   

As an AmeriCorps program, participants commit to a term of service at their placement site in order to gain hands-on experience and a variety of benefits to help them succeed in achieving their career goals. ACC welcomes national applicants but also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve.   

Position Summary:  

Do you enjoy working with students? Do you want to help inspire future generations of national park visitors? 

The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is hiring two Individual Placements this Fall to support its Education Program which engages around 6,000 students across the country per year through its Digital and in-person Education programs. Programs include topics on history, STEM and environmental science.  

During their service terms, the Education Program IP’s will have the opportunity to research, develop and facilitate programs in virtual and in-person settings.  

This opportunity is designed to provide knowledge and experience that supports future success in multiple career fields. IP’s will gain skills in 21st Century education practices, customer service, digital media, professional writing, and program development while building professional portfolios. They will also have opportunities to participate in NPS training focused on safety and career-building within the Federal government. 

The position will be stationed in Potomac, MD or Williamsport, MD, and members will report daily to the park’s Education Program Manager. 

Housing is NOT provided for this position. We are seeking candidates who are residents of the surrounding area.  

Essential roles and responsibilities include:  

Comfort with public speaking  

Time management and organization  

Familiarity with state academic standards 

Knowledge of primary source research 

Strong writing, editing and research skills  

Ability to work independently 

Attention to detail  

Use of Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and social media platforms to develop and update digital media 

Multimedia content creation 

General Qualifications:  

To qualify, you must be between the ages of 21 and 30, and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award. In addition, applicants must:  

Possess a valid driver’s license  

Desired Skills/Qualifications:  

Experience working with youth in grades K-12 

Familiarity with state academic standards 

Experience with graphic design and social media platforms 

 Time Requirements: 

These positions are full-time, 40 hour/week. 

Typically, this position is expected to serve Monday to Friday, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break 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. 

Benefits:   

$750/week paid biweekly ($600/week living stipend + $150 additional member benefit)  

$2,817.14 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of 675 hour minimum service term (award can be used for paying off federal student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college)   

$750 professional development fund 

Eligibility for the Public Land Corps Hiring Authority upon successful completion – noncompetitive hiring status for two years when applying for federal positions.  

Federal student loan forbearance and interest payoff  

Member Assistance Program– 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist  

Additional subject-specific certifications and trainings may be offered (Chainsaw training, pesticides, etc)  

Depending upon the academic institution and program, positions may fulfill internship requirements  

Professional development opportunities (mentorship, resume support, alumni listserv, etc.) and exposure to natural resource career paths   

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. 

Our Commitment: 

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work 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. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.    

Our Promise:   

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.