Position Title: Community Volunteer Ambassador, War in the Pacific National Historical Park – AmeriCorps
Site Location: War in the Pacific National Historical Park, 1657-B Old Army Road, Santa Rita-Sumay, Guam 96915
Terms of Service:
Start Date: 2/23/2026
End Date: 2/5/2027
Application Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Final deadline is Friday, January 9, 2026
The Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) will actively engage the public through informational and volunteer activities that are currently in place across divisions within War in the Pacific National Historical Park (WAPA). These activities include beach cleanups, unit maintenance and beautification, educational programming, invasive species removal, visitor services, and other essential activities that utilize both recurring and event volunteers.
The CVA will continually forge new partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and government agencies to enhance awareness and create opportunities for public engagement, particularly among local communities. Collaborating with NPS Interpretive, Natural Resources, and Facilities divisions, the CVA will identify the park’s top volunteer needs and develop meaningful opportunities that appeal to volunteers while addressing those needs.
Description of Duties:
Engage with the public to create awareness of park volunteer opportunities.
Create and coordinate monthly events, programs, and exhibit-style outreach pop-ups (to include materials used) to promote park volunteer events and to create new partnerships and fortify existing ones.
Utilize volunteers in parks during weekly, monthly, and annual clean-up events to help beautify the park.
Recruit recurring and event volunteers for volunteer events.
Update or create new volunteer documents, such as JHA’s, position descriptions, and design recruitment flyers and social media posts.
Using existing monitoring methods to track volunteer data and hours, and report it monthly to the park Volunteer Coordinator.
Engage with and make connections with government, business, and community organizations that are also involved with volunteer events that encourage conservation and preservation of our island ecosystems, and forge partnerships with them.
Navigate the Volunteer.gov platform for recruiting and compiling volunteer data and hours, and share knowledge on how to use the platform across WAPA staff members as well as staff at American Memorial Park.
Qualifications:
Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
Able to navigate online platforms and various computer applications.
Efficient organization skills and able to assist with the coordination of volunteer events.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Outgoing, friendly, and able to contribute to a safe and respectful work environment.
Able to multitask.
Dependable employee with excellent attendance.
United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
At least 17 years of age
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Local applicants with existing housing on Guam
Individuals from the diaspora with strong ties to the island
Outgoing, friendly, and able to foster a respectful, welcoming work environment
Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills
Effective written and verbal communication
Experience engaging with the public in educational or service settings
Ability to coordinate and lead volunteer events
Skilled in developing outreach and educational materials
Capable of building and maintaining partnerships with community stakeholders
Time Requirements:
Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half-hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.
Additional Position and Community Information:
Tuesday-Saturday work schedule
Flexible conditional work schedule
Intermittent conditional telework
NPS Host Site does not provide housing to the CVA participant.
Opportunity to collaborate/network with local and federal government agencies.
Unique professional development opportunities - Marianas History Conference, 16-hour All Employee Operational Leadership Training, 1st Aid CPR and AED certification for infant, children, and adults, Marianas Terrestrial Conservation Conference, and the Guahan Sustainability Conference.
Benefits:
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395.00
Living Allowance of $600.00 per week.
Additional Benefit of $150.00 per week if housing is NOT provided by NPS host site at no cost to the participant.
Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
Childcare Coverage if Eligible
Loan forbearance if Eligible
Interest Payments if Eligible
10 Federal Holidays, 13 days Personal Leave, 13 days Sick Leave
Click here to learn more: https://secure8.entertimeonline.com/ta/conservationlegacy.careers?ShowJob=705187487
Click here to apply: https://form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/cva-member-application-2026
*Application form requires a resume, cover letter, and professional references.
For application questions, please contact James Gasaway, Program Director at jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org