The Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) position will focus on strengthening connections between Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site and surrounding communities in Central Arkansas. The CVA will help expand volunteer engagement and community outreach by promoting service opportunities, coordinating group service projects, supporting current volunteers, and connecting individuals and organizations with meaningful ways to support the site’s mission. Through training, mentoring, and professional development, the CVA will gain valuable experience in volunteer management, community engagement, and National Park Service operations.

Responsibilities:

• Volunteer Recruitment and Outreach:
  • Promote volunteer opportunities to schools, universities, civic organizations, and community groups; respond to inquiries and engage prospective volunteers.
• Volunteer Coordination:
  • Organize group service days and projects, including scheduling, logistics, supplies, and follow-up.
• Volunteer Engagement and Retention:
  • Support current volunteers, identify new service opportunities, and foster a welcoming volunteer environment.
• Community Partnerships and Service-Learning:
  • Build community relationships and develop service opportunities that connect participants with the site’s history and mission.
• Park Programs and Stewardship:
  • Support approved visitor services, educational programs, special events, and projects that care for park resources and facilities.
• Program Administration:
  • Maintain volunteer records, track service hours, update outreach materials, and assist with reporting.
• Staff Collaboration:
  • Serve with site staff to assess priorities, strengthen volunteer engagement, and support professional development.

Qualifications:

• Interest in supporting volunteers and interns from varied backgrounds.
• Ability to serve indoors and outdoors in varied terrain and weather conditions.
• Flexibility to occasionally serve weekends and nonstandard hours.
• Successful completion of a federal background check upon selection.
• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• Applicants must be between ages of 18-30 years old, or up to 35 for veterans, based on Public Land Corps Act of 1993 authorizing this AmeriCorps opportunity.
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.

How to Apply:

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