Education Member - Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Summary

American Conservation Experience a nonprofit Conservation Corps in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking ONE Education Member to contribute to assisting JICA staff with curriculumbased education programs including onsite and virtual field trips community outreach and special events for students alongside Jimmy Carter NHP Staff.

For more information about ACE please visit our usaconservation website.

Start Date: June 23 2025 (start date flexible)

Estimated End Date: 12/27/25 (or 27 weeks after start date)

*a 27week minimum commitment is required *

Location Details/Description: Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Plains GA

The Jimmy Carter National Historical Park preserves sites associated with James Earl Jimmy Carter Jr. (born 1924) 39th president of the United States. These include his residence boyhood farm school and the town railroad depot which served as his campaign headquarters during the 1976 election. The building which used to be Plains High School (opened in 1921 and closed in 1979) serves as the parks museum and visitor center. Plains is a rural community in Southwest Georgia with full services available in Americus GA (10 miles); Albany GA (40 miles); and Columbus GA (50 miles).

For more information about Jimmy Carter National Historic Park please visit the parks website.

Position Overview: The member will assist park staff with facilitating curriculumbased education programs for students in PreK through twelfth grade. This includes prepping cleaning and maintaining education materials setup and breakdown for education programs working with digitally accessibility and interacting with students during programs. Additionally the member will assist with community outreach special events and participate in division meetings. Proper training on frontline interpretive operations safety and other assigned tasks will be given.

This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.

Schedule: Member will work a Monday Friday from 8:45 5:15 schedule with some weekends and holidays to assist with special events.

Weekends and Holidays include:

• Plains Peanut Festival September 27 2025

Position Benefits

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute 40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $600/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses dispersed biweekly.

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 and 640 hours of service. If the duration of a PLCeligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (16 weeks) the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLCeligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility or view general eligibility information on our usaconservation website.

Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or NPS.

Relocation Allowance: ACE members will have access to up to $605 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 members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures clear guidance on prohibited activities and networks for support.

Qualifications

Required:

• Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident as required by U.S. government contracts
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional positive and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to be both selfdirected/work alone and be a positive contributing member of a group.
• A valid drivers license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• ACE Members will need to complete biweekly timesheets beginning of term feedback forms end of term evaluations and for longer terms a midterm evaluation.
• To learn more about eligibility requirements please visit our usaconservation website

Preferred:

• Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a bachelors degree in history education agriculture or environmental science and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as history agriculture or environmental science.
• Knowledge of basic public speaking practices.
• Ability and willingness to work with students ages 4 17 work with the general public and support the NPS mission and park specific themes.
• Deep interest in education interpretation and cultural/natural resources.

Physical Demands Work Environment and Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands: Requires frequent standing walking carrying using hands to handle or feel reaching with hands and arms talking and hearing. Manual dexterity required for use of various education materials computer keyboard/mouse and other office equipment. Required to stoop kneel and/or crouch.
• Vision Requirements: Requires close distance peripheral and depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus.
• Weight Lifted or Force Exerted: Frequently moves up to 10 pounds ability to move up to 25 pounds.
• Environmental: Outdoor and indoor conditions. Most education programs take place on a historic farm.
• Noise Environment: Moderate noise such as in a business office with equipment and light traffic.
• Travel: This position does not require unique travel.

Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold rocky terrain swamp or wetland conditions biting insects and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self fellow staff/members or resources.

Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties one will be provided by the NPS or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the NPS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) typically provided by the NPS will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to NPS and ACE equipment training certification and safety protocols is required.

To Apply: Please submit your resume a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACEs online application page for this position on the usaconservation website. Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC NPS Eastern Member Manager Maya OparaNadi.

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