Administrative Support Member - Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Summary

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking ONE Administrative Support Member to provide administrative support alongside Jimmy Carter NPS Staff.

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Start Date: November 2025 (start date flexible)

Estimated End Date: 40 weeks after start date

*a 40-minimum commitment is required *

Location Details/Description:Jimmy Carter National Historic 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 ACE Member will work alongside administrative staff at Jimmy Carter NHP.

Duties may include:

Work with the park administration to organize and file park records, including training in proper disposal and file systems within the NPS.

Update park's SOPs and guidelines

Develop a system for better organization and labeling of park digital file

When needed to work at the park's Visitor Center desk, will greet and interact with visitors.

All work will be indoors, with long periods of sitting and bending. May lift up to 20 pounds.

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: The ACE Member will work full-time, 40 hours a week, from Monday to Friday. Hours can be either 7:30-4:00 or 8:00-4:30 to be determined upon hire.

Position Benefits

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $600/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. If the duration of a PLC-eligible term is not long enough for Members to accrue 640 hours of service (~16 weeks), the total hours served at the completion of the term may be eligible to be combined with hours accrued from another PLC-eligible term to meet the 640 hours requirement. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age (You must be between the ages of 16 and 30. Some agencies also interpret these guidelines to include veterans up to age 35) and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general eligibility information on our website.

Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or NPS.

Relocation Allowance: ACE members will have access to up to (NTE) $600 to be used for eligible relocation expenses. Further details regarding distribution of these funds will be provided during the interview process.

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.

Qualifications

Required:

Members must be authorized to work in the United States. ACE does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

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). Members must be 21+ to drive due to ACE's insurance and liability requirements.

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.

Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.

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Preferred:

Competitive applicants for this position can have relevant experience in subject areas such as general office duties or have a certificate or degree from a technical college or university or in the process of working towards such.

Able to solve problems / think critically

Effective oral and written communication

Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge of general computer skills to include data entry

Ability and willingness to learn and motivation to be a self-starter

Deep interest in administrative functions

Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions:

Physical Demands: Requires [frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing]. Manual dexterity required for [use of various tools, computer keyboard/mouse and other office equipment]. Required to [stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and/or crouch].

Vision Requirements: Requires [close, distance, peripheral and depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus].

Weight Lifted or Force Exerted: Frequently moves up to 20 lbs., ability to move up to 20 pounds.

Environmental: [Indoor conditions.[Mainly indoor, office environment conditions; indoor air quality is good and temperature is controlled.]

Noise Environment: [Moderate noise such as in a business office with equipment and light traffic.]

Travel: [This position does not require unique travel.]

Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources. [Hazard specifics should be provided on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the Partner site.]

Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the NPS or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the NPS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the NPS, will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to NPS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACE's online application page for this position on our website. Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC Eastern Member Manager, Maya Opara-Nadi.

If you meet at least 70 percent of the qualifications, we want to hear from you!

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