Historical Interpretation - National Capital Parks of East

 

 

Position Title:  Historical Interpretation Member - AmeriCorps 

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: National Capital Parks - East
1900 Anacostia Dr.

SE, Washington, DC 20020

Terms of Service:


* Start Date: 01/13/2025


* End Date: 08/08/2025 (30 weeks)


* AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Hour AmeriCorps Service Term

 

Purpose:
Stewards Individual Placements provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural and cultural resources.  National Capital Parks-East (NACE) includes a portfolio of 14 National Park sites, parkways, and statues covering more than 8,000 acres of historic, cultural, and recreational parklands ranging from Capitol Hill to the nearby Maryland suburbs.

The Historic Homes (Frederick Douglass, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, and Carter G.

Woodson Home National Historic Sites) are a part of NACE and celebrate the contributions of African Americans in the United States and throughout the world.

The mission of NACE is to conserve and manage these resources for the benefit of the public while promoting education, recreation, and cultural understanding.

Stewards, in partnership with the National Capital Parks-East are seeking three (3) Historical Interpretation members to serve at Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, and assist in the opening of the Carter G.

Woodson Home National Historic Site. 

 

The 3 selected applicants will serve as AmeriCorps service members and will gain hands-on experience while learning about the National Park Service.

Under the mentorship of seasoned professionals, they will develop and present a variety of formal and informal audience and learner-centered interpretive experiences, provide orientation at visitor center desks, develop content for webpages and social media, and help to plan special events.

The selected applicants will also get the opportunity to gain on-the-ground experience at unique and nationally significant sites within the heart of the nation's capital.

From historic landmarks to neighborhood parks, they will play a vital role in preserving, interpreting, and promoting these cultural treasures.  Additionally, the selected applicants will join the Historic Homes team at NACE in time for the reopening of the Carter G.

Woodson Home National Historic Site.

If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling journey with NACE, apply now, upload your resume and cover letter, and take the first step towards a rewarding career with the National Park Service!

 

Description of Duties:


* Work with NPS staff to learn the principals of interpretation


* Complete a variety of trainings including completing the Basic Principles of Interpretation courses from the Eppley Institute


* Study and research key figures: Frederick Douglass, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Dr.

Carter G.

Woodson in ...