Capacity Action Team National Capitol Region Facility Management And Mat Youth Program Assistant

The Capacity Action Team National Capitol Region Facility Management And Mat Youth Program Assistant position at Conservation Legacy is a hybrid role based in Sharpsburg, MD or Washington DC. It involves supporting operational tasks for the National Park Service's Maintenance Action Team, with a focus on community projects. The position requires a full-time commitment for 50 weeks, starting May 2026, and offers $25/hour with additional benefits.
Position Overview


Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements


Site Location: Hybrid or full time in-person in Sharpsburg, MD or Washington DC. Some position related travel required.


Terms of Service:



Start Date: May 2026
Duration: 50 Weeks
Payrate: $25/hour, 40 hours per week

Purpose


Stewards Individual Placements (STE) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health.


The National Park Service (NPS) Maintenance Action Team (MAT) program was established in FY 2021 to address facility projects at small and medium-sized parks… [full details on MAT program].


This position will work directly with the National Capital MAT Program Regional Coordinator and focus on supporting program operational/administrative tasks related to America 250 projects and events, DC Safe and Beautiful projects and MAT project planning, executing, reporting and tracking with an emphasis on supporting parks and youth corps.


Position Administrative Parameters



Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day. Core hours 10-4 Eastern.
Site supervisor Check-In: weekly scheduled one-hour check-in meetings…
Duty Station: hybrid or full time in-person schedule location Sharpsburg MD or Washington DC.
Time Off: 80 hours paid, comp time arrangements available.
Travel: occasional travel TBD

Position Responsibilities and Tasks


Program Administration (65%): Promote and support MAT initiatives…



Serve with MAT Coordinator to monitor completion of various program aspects…
Provide park support for project development and execution.
Assist with and serve as POC for communications…

Communications (25%): …


Training/Professional Development (10%): …


Qualifications



Make a full-time, 50-week commitment, with the ability to start in May 2026.

Preferred Qualifications



Experience serving in a youth serving organization and/or National Park Service

Benefits



$25/hr, 40 hours per week
$1000 in professional development funds