Our Community Engagement Fellows Program
Established in 2016 and formerly called the Promotorx program, State Park Community Engagement Fellows will work directly with State Park staff to assist with park programs, events, and operations. Fellows will also serve as park ambassadors to promote park programs, enhance visitorship, and support community engagement at the park. Fellows will work primarily at Los Angeles State Historic Park in Chinatown, but will also have opportunities to engage with our second park along the LA River, Rio de Los Angeles State Park in Cypress Park.
2024-2025 Application
Los Angeles State Historic Park is seeking applicants, ages 18-30, for our 2024-25 State Park Community Engagement Fellows Program, a volunteer position. Established in 2016 and formerly called the Promotorx program, State Park Community Fellows will work directly with State Park staff to assist with park programs, events, and operations. Fellows will also serve as park ambassadors to promote park programs, enhance visitorship, and support community engagement at the park.
Location: Fellows will work primarily at Los Angeles State Historic Park in Chinatown, but will also have opportunities to engage with our second park along the LA River, Rio de Los Angeles State Park in Cypress Park.
Duration: December 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Expected Time Commitment: Fellows will be expected to devote an average of 10 hours per month to the role for the duration of the program, with some weekends and evenings required.
Activities: Fellows will shadow park staff across programs, gaining direct knowledge of various roles and content areas within our park operations and programs, including Arts and Culture, Habitat Restoration, Health and Wellness, Special Event and Park Operations, and Park and Community Advocacy. Fellows will also have opportunities to work with our various community partners who bring free programs and events to the parks, from the annual Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival and Bob Baker Day, to volunteer habitat restoration days, food distributions and wellness classes, and community campfires.
Throughout their service period, Fellows will participate in a rich array of trainings, professional development opportunities, and enrichment activities such as field trips, site visits, educational talks, workshops, and job fairs. Content areas may include program design, interpretation, history, marketing and communications, outdoor education, habitat restoration, community organizing and advocacy, public speaking, and meeting facilitation, among other topics.
Finally, the 2024-2025 Fellows cohort will design and host their own culminating park program or event based on their shared interests and the needs of surrounding communities.
Please Note: This is a volunteer, uncompensated position, but participants will have access to a rich array of training and enrichment opportunities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, November 8, 2024
