Pacific Northwest Community-Led Recreation and Conservation Fellow – AmeriCorps
Quick answer
Conservation Legacy is hiring an entry-level AmeriCorps Fellow in Seattle, WA, paying $600 per week plus benefits to support community-led recreation and conservation projects with the National Park Service.
- Role
- Pacific Northwest Community-Led Recreation and Conservation Fellow – AmeriCorps
- Organization
- Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $600 per week
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-08-07
The role
The Pacific Northwest Community-Led Recreation and Conservation Fellow will serve with the National Park Service's Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program in Seattle, WA. The fellow supports community-led conservation projects, including forest planning, river access initiatives, and stakeholder engagement. This AmeriCorps-supported role involves facilitating work sessions, conducting site visits, and producing reports and mapping materials to help community partners achieve their resource goals.
What you'll do
- Assist with facilitating work sessions and developing community engagement strategies.
- Conduct site visits to collect project information and infrastructure data.
- Produce project reports, web content, maps, and graphic materials.
- Collaborate with partners to define project scope, vision, and goals.
- Maintain administrative file systems and participate in project planning cycles.
What it takes
- Four-year undergraduate degree in planning, policy, geography, or related field.
- Experience with document production and graphic design programs (Adobe, Canva, MS Office).
- Familiarity with community or outdoor recreation planning principles.
- Knowledge of mapping tools such as GIS, GPS, or StoryMaps.
- United States citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395.00, living allowance of $600/week, additional $400/week benefit, healthcare coverage, childcare coverage, and loan forbearance if eligible.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office position located at the National Park Service office in Seattle, Washington.
What is the compensation for this fellowship?
The fellow receives a living allowance of $600 per week plus an additional $400 per week benefit, totaling $1,000 per week, alongside an AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Applicants should have a four-year degree in a field like planning or resource management and proficiency in communication tools, graphic design, and mapping software.
When is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this position is August 07, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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