Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador
Quick answer
The Appalachian Conservation Corps and the National Park Service are seeking a Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador to serve at Prince William Forest Park in Virginia, offering a $760/week stipend and various benefits.
- Role
- Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador
- Organization
- Appalachian Conservation Corps and the National Park Service
- Location
- Prince William Forest Park, VA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $760/week ($600/week stipend + $160/additional benefit)
- Category
- Other
The role
The Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador position is a full-time, temporary, AmeriCorps National Service position based out of Prince William Forest Park in Virginia, offering a $760/week stipend and various benefits.
What you'll do
- Supporting the host park through a combination of public contact, program development, research, digital content, special events, community outreach, and other interpretive or visitor-service activities
- Developing and presenting formal and informal interpretive programs for visitors of different ages, backgrounds, interests, and abilities
- Creating digital media, trip-planning information, interpretive materials, or other public-facing products
- Supporting visitor-center operations, special events, roving interpretation, community programs, and partner outreach
- Connecting cultural and natural-resource stories through interpretation, education, and visitor engagement
- Collaborating with the other Chesapeake Gateways Ambassadors on shared projects, presentations, and professional-development activities
What it takes
- Some college coursework in environmental science, American history, or related fields
- Experience using digital communication (website or social media) to convey organization messages or priorities
- Comfortable with in-person public speaking/visitor engagement with a variety of age groups and knowledge levels
- Experience providing professional customer service to the public
- Able to walk up to 3 miles while leading or co-leading small groups across uneven terrain
- Valid driver’s license
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health/vision/dental insurance, AmeriCorps Education Award, professional development fund, member assistance program, possible federal student loan forbearance and interest payoff, public land corps non-competitive hiring certificate
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based out of Prince William Forest Park in Virginia.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $760/week ($600/week stipend + $160/additional benefit).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include some college coursework in environmental science, American history, or related fields, experience using digital communication, comfort with public speaking, experience providing customer service, and the ability to walk up to 3 miles across uneven terrain.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted via the Appalachian Conservation Corps website, and the application deadline is October 11th, 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office, but there may be some local travel for community engagement and work with other NPS sites.
How to apply
Apply directly on Appalachian Conservation Corps and the National Park Service's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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