Education Member - Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

EPIC • Plains, GA

42d • Onsite

About The Position

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking ONE Education Member to contribute to assisting JICA staff with curriculum-based education programs, including on-site and virtual field trips, community outreach, and special events for students alongside Jimmy Carter NHP Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit our usaconservation website. Start Date: Preferred late February/early March 2026 (start date flexible) Estimated End Date: 52 weeks after start date a 52-week minimum commitment is required Location Details/Description: Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, Plains, GA The Jimmy Carter National Historical Park preserves sites associated with James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. (born 1924), 39th president of the United States. These include his residence, boyhood farm, school, and the town railroad depot, which served as his campaign headquarters during the 1976 election. The building which used to be Plains High School (opened in 1921 and closed in 1979) serves as the park's museum and visitor center. Plains is a rural community in Southwest Georgia with full services available in Americus, GA (10 miles); Albany, GA (40 miles); and Columbus, GA (50 miles). For more information about Jimmy Carter National Historic Park, please visit the parks website. Position Overview: The member will assist park staff with facilitating curriculum-based education programs for students in Pre-K through twelfth grade. This includes prepping, cleaning, and maintaining education materials, set-up and break-down for education programs, working with digitally accessibility, and interacting with students during programs. Additionally, the member will assist with community outreach, special events, and participate in division meetings. Proper training on frontline interpretive operations, safety, and other assigned tasks will be given. This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups. Schedule: Member will work a Monday – Friday from 8:45 – 5:15 schedule, with some weekends and holidays to assist with special events.

Requirements

• Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
• A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a bachelor's degree in history, education, agriculture or environmental science and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as history, agriculture, or environmental science.
• Knowledge of basic public speaking practices.
• Ability and willingness to work with students ages 4 – 17, work with the general public, and support the NPS mission and park specific themes.
• Deep interest in education, interpretation, and cultural/natural resources.

Responsibilities

• assisting JICA staff with curriculum-based education programs
• on-site and virtual field trips
• community outreach
• special events for students alongside Jimmy Carter NHP Staff
• prepping, cleaning, and maintaining education materials
• set-up and break-down for education programs
• working with digitally accessibility
• interacting with students during programs
• assist with community outreach
• assist with special events
• participate in division meetings

Benefits

• Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $650/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
• Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service and 640 hours of service.
• Relocation Allowance: ACE members will be reimbursed up to (NTE) $605 for eligible relocation expenses.
• Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees