POSITION DETAILS
Position ID(s): 4494, 4495
Position Title: Education Assistant - AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program: Scientists in Parks, Stewards Individual Placements
Site Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon, Arizona
Number of positions available: 2
TERMS OF SERVICE
Duration: 26 Weeks (not flexible)
Flexible Start Date: Yes
Start Date: 03/22/2027
End Date: 09/20/2027
AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 hours - this is the minimum number of hours the selected candidate must serve throughout the duration of their position.
BENEFITS
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: $ 3,697.00 upon successful completion of position (pre-tax)
- Weekly Living Allowance: $ 675.00 per week, fixed rate (pre-tax)
- Relocation Allowance: $ 450.00 (distributed as a one-time lump sum with first paycheck) (pre-tax)
- Student Loan Forbearance if applicable (administered by MyAmeriCorps, directly)
- Student Loan Interest Payments if applicable (administered through MyAmeriCorps, directly)
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Preference given to applicants who submit applications before Sunday, June 14, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the application deadline passes. Positions will close after receiving 60 complete applications, or at 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 14, 2026, whichever occurs first.
KEYWORDS: K-12 students, place-based learning, experiential learning, distance learning, Next Generation Science Standards, global environmental change, culturally responsive education.
PURPOSE
This Education Assistant is an AmeriCorps position. With its world renown geologic and cultural history, Grand Canyon National Park’s outdoor classroom can provide real-world examples of classroom concepts. Additionally, the education program is embarking on a strategic plan to focus programming on topics such as rapidly changing environmental conditions, the Colorado River aridification, traditional ecological knowledge, and dark skies. The participant’ will be integral in helping revise education programming to address these focal areas.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
SIPs will facilitate engaging distance learning programs with K-12 classes. Group sizes may range from 20 students to webinar style programming with 100+ students. The participant will learn to facilitate student-centered programs to support real-world examples of science, history, and social studies curriculum concepts. participant will support student exploration of concepts through distance learning programs and field trips. In the spring, participant will shadow and co-teach field trips with school groups of up to 50 K-12 students. participant will also assist with public programming to engage junior rangers and their families.
DELIVERABLES
The participant will develop engaging activities and discussion questions for distance learning programs on the strategic plan focal areas. The participant will also develop multigenerational public programming to engage junior rangers and their families during spring break season (March and April). participant will also develop facilitator guides for family programming so that future staff can implement the program. participant will also produce reflective assessments after co-teaching with permanent lead education specialist during spring field trips.
QUALIFICATIONS
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
- Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of 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.
- Prior to starting the position, agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check for the employer of record, Conservation Legacy, and a separate government security background check for the host site.
- The applicant must be available to participate for the entire 26 Weeks in order to be considered and participate.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Self-motivated and organized; Flexible and adaptable to change; Comfortable troubleshooting distance learning technology; Enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors with students; Confidently interacts with children, adolescents, and adults; Solution-oriented decision maker; Completed or striving towards a bachelor's or associate's degree.
ADDITIONAL POSITION AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION
POSITION SETTING
Grand Canyon National Park is located in northern Arizona. It is surrounded by the Kaibab and Coconino National Forest. The Grand Canyon is 18 miles wide and 227 miles long with an approximate depth of 5,000 feet. The south rim’s elevation is an average of 7,000 feet above sea level. During winter the temperature ranges from a high of 43 and a low of 18 degrees Fahrenheit. The average winter snowfall on the South Rim is 58 inches per year. Summer temperatures can range from a high of 84 to a low of 54 degrees Fahrenheit. In the winter, participant can expect periods of icy conditions on roads and walking paths. There is a small general store in the Grand Canyon Village, but most staff travel to Williams or Flagstaff (1-2 hour drive) for groceries and entertainment. In the village, there is a small clinic for routine and sick visits run by North Country Healthcare. Physical project environment: Most winter education projects are done in the office and distance learning studio. During field trips in the spring, the participant should expect to hike approximately 2 miles and be outside up to 6 hours with students.
HOUSING
Park housing is available and will be provided at no cost to the participant.
The residence for this position is on the South Rim and will be shared. Shared housing includes a shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Kitchens are not stocked with pots & pans, bakeware, dishes, cups, flatware, utensils, and dish towels. However, a random assortment of these items may be in seasonal housing. It is suggested that seasonal residents bring enough to support themselves until they can determine what's available in housing and what other roommates have to contribute. Thrift stores in Flagstaff are a great option to supplement. Bedding or linens, cleaning products, trash bags, and paper goods not supplied.
There are no family members or relatives allowed in shared housing. No pets allowed in shared housing.
VEHICLE AND DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- Applicant must have a valid driver's license to drive a government vehicle.
- A personal vehicle is REQUIRED for this position.
OUR COMMITMENT
Stewards Individual Placements and Conservation Legacy are committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Scientists in Parks using the email address at the base of the home page, under “Questions? Contact Us!”
TIME REQUIREMENTS
- This position is expected to serve full time each week, but exact service schedules may vary based on project needs. Lunch breaks and days off will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service hours.
- Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
- Member will receive pertinent project and site training from the host site throughout the term.
- Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
- Access to free professional development webinars led by Conservation Legacy staff.
EVALUATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of minimum AmeriCorps hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.
Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets, monthly accomplishment tracking, a mid-term report, and a final report.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online, all Scientists in Parks positions are listed at: https://conservation-legacy.breezy.hr/. Complete the application for this position, highlighting why you are interested in the position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position. Be prepared to upload your resume and unofficial transcript as part of completing the application questionnaire.
Once you begin applying for a position, the application must be completed in one sitting. You cannot save and return later to complete it. Applicants can apply for up to five (5) Scientists in Parks positions per season. You need to complete a separate application for each position in order to be considered. You should receive a confirmation email after successfully submitting an application. Sometimes institutional email filters/settings can redirect, or block emails related to the application. We recommend watching spam, junk, and promotional email folders in case your service delivers messages there. Please visit How to Apply for additional resources and information about applying (i.e., learn what materials to have ready for applying, find a worksheet that previews application questions, etc.). Learn more about Scientists in Parks at: https://www.scientistsinparks.org/.
Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the Scientists in Parks program will host the Education Assistant at Grand Canyon National Park.
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Scientists in Parks using the email address at the base of the home page, under “Questions? Contact Us!”
