Education Assistant AmeriCorps

POSITION DETAILS

Position (s): 4333

Position Title:

Science Communication Assistant - Ameri Corps
Conservation Legacy Program:
Scientists in Parks, Stewards Individual Placements
Site

Location:

Stones River National Battlefield, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Number of positions available: 1

Duration: 26 Weeks (not flexible)
Flexible

Start Date:

Yes

Start Date:

05/10/2026
End Date: 11/08/2026
Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 900 hours - this is the minimum number of hours the selected candidate must serve throughout the duration of their position

• Segal Ameri Corps Education Award
  : $3,697.50 upon successful completion of position
• Weekly Living Allowance: $600.00 per week, fixed rate
• Relocation Allowance: $450.00 (distributed as a one‑time lump sum with first paycheck)
• Student Loan Forbearance if applicable (administered by My Ameri Corps , directly)
• Student Loan Interest Payments if applicable (administered through My Ameri Corps , directly)

Preference given to applicants who submit applications before Sunday, February 15, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline passes. Positions will close after receiving 60 complete applications or at 11:59 p.m. EST on February 15, 2026, whichever occurs first.

Science Communication, Education, Interpretation, Natural History, Ecology

This Science Communication Assistant is an Ameri Corps position. The Science Communication SIP participant will use recent advances in technology, including web‑based tools and services, to share knowledge with the public and support the National Park Service mission of preserving natural and cultural resources for education and inspiration.

The Science Communication SIP participant will work closely with Natural Resource Management (NRM) and Cultural Resources staff as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing science communication and educational tools across media to enhance visitor experiences.
• Supporting NRM staff through data collection and analysis related to invasive species management, including recording percent cover, treatment success, and performing literature reviews on best management practices.
• Educating the public on management strategies such as prescribed fire, herbicide treatments, and bush hogging, and creating GIS maps and data records to support these activities.
• Assisting with photography and video of management operations, landscape conditions, and park resources for use on the park website and social media.
• Creating web pages, exhibits, interpretive publications, and social media posts; preparing and presenting at least one onsite or outreach interpretive program.

Educational materials in digital and print formats about scientific studies, invasive species, and management strategies; updated webpage content; videos and photographs; social media posts and products.

• United States citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien.
• High school diploma or equivalent; if not yet obtained, must plan to obtain it prior to completing the education award.
• Ready to complete a National Service Criminal History Check and a government security background check before starting.
• Available to participate for the entire 26 weeks.

Strong writing and communication skills; motivated and able to complete projects independently and as part of a team; proficient in Microsoft Office; experience developing science communication products; GIS experience; digital publishing, photography, and video production experience.

Stones River National Battlefield is a 700‑acre park located near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Projects are primarily office‑based with occasional fieldwork requiring standing, hiking, and exposure to outdoor conditions.

• Applicant must have a valid driver’s license to operate a government vehicle.
• A personal vehicle is recommended.

Park housing is provided at no cost. Furnished co‑ed room in a three‑bedroom house with common areas. Housing includes cable and Wi‑Fi.

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