Individual Placement - National Historic Trail Participant

Park Guide Position

Individuals will serve with the National Park Service at the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail. They will serve as a Park Guide working the front desk at either the Montgomery, Lowndes or Selma Interpretive Centers. They will also have individual projects related to the history or themes of the site.

Location: Hayneville, AL

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Staff the front desk of the Interpretive Center, answering visitor questions and phone calls
• Operate the cash register at the bookstore, assisting visitors with sales
• Other duties that relate to the history of the site, such as researching backgrounds on foot soldiers
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing

Marginal Duties:

• Individuals may have to assist visitors with first aid

Required Qualifications:

• Enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds
• Like the study of history, historical, natural or cultural resources
• Flexible

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to learn Customer service skills
• Ability to build good public speaking skills
• Ability to learn the history of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail and share this knowledge with visitors

Hours: 20 per week

Living Accommodations: Housing is not available for this position.

Compensation:

• Living allowance - $300/week
• Commuting allowance $25.00/week

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information: Required

Additional Benefits:

• Defensive Driving Training
• First Aid/CPR
• Interpretive Skills
• AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement: SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.

Student Conservation Association (SCA)