Education Program Individual Placements- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

 

Title: Education Program Individual Placements 

Positions: 2 

Service Site: Chesapeake & Ohio 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 ...