Position Title: Stewards VISTA: WV Land Trust- Outreach Coordinator

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements, East

Site Location:  Charleston, WV

City, State or Full Address: 1045 Bridge Rd, Charleston, WV 25314

 

Terms of Service:

Start Date: 05/05/25 End Date: 05/04/26 Must serve a 365-day (1 year) service term Living Allowance: $68.39/day ($24,962.35/year) Rental Assistance: $500/month

 

 

PLEASE APPLY USING THIS LINK: My AmeriCorps - Home Page

 

 

Purpose:

The West Virginia Land Trust (WVLT) AmeriCorps Program is dedicated to expanding conservation education and fostering a greater appreciation for the benefits of outdoor engagement. Through partnerships and outreach, WVLT seeks to protect West Virginia’s natural lands, promote environmental stewardship, and enhance community well-being by connecting people with nature. The program values sustainability, collaboration, and public engagement to build a strong conservation movement across the state.

This AmeriCorps Position will support WVLT’s efforts by developing and implementing a health-focused outreach strategy. The member will design marketing campaigns, build volunteer engagement systems, and coordinate conservation-related events, strengthening WVLT’s capacity to reach diverse communities. By enhancing outreach and organizational efficiency, the member will play a key role in expanding the impact of WVLT’s conservation initiatives.

 

The AmeriCorps VISTA member will build capacity and develop sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty in underserved communities.

 

Description of Duties:

The West Virginia Land Trust (WVLT) is expanding its conservation education efforts to highlight the health benefits of spending time in nature. The VISTA member will support these efforts by collaborating with the Director of Marketing and Communications to develop and implement a health-focused outreach strategy.

Specific duties include:

Designing and implementing a health-focused marketing campaign to promote outdoor engagement.Developing digital and social media content that aligns with WVLT’s outreach goals.Planning and coordinating special events and outdoor activities in partnership with local organizations.Creating and refining systems for a sustainable volunteer program, including strategies for recruitment, training, and engagement.Researching and identifying best practices for community outreach to expand awareness of WVLT’s mission and programs.Supporting administrative processes that enhance the efficiency of WVLT operations.

The member should have strong communication skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Some evening and weekend activities, as well as occasional overnight travel, may be required.

 

Qualifications:

United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien At least 18 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 Has received some college Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check

 

Physical Requirements:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional 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. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

 

Time Requirements:

Typically, this position is expected to serve full-time (35-40 hours) from 5/05/25 to 5/04/26, but exact schedules may vary. 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 an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities Member will receive a Virtual Member Orientation (VMO) from VISTA on their first day of service

 

Benefits:

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award* of $7,395.00 or choice of cash stipend of ~$1,800.00 Living Allowance of $68.39 per day, disbursed every 2 weeks Rental Assistance of $500/month Relocation Allowance ($750) if Eligible Healthcare Coverage* if Eligible Childcare Coverage* if Eligible Loan forbearance if Eligible Interest Payments if Eligible Training and Professional Development Opportunities Employee Wellness Program (access to a licensed, professional counselor and 24/7 support) Non-Competitive Eligibility* (NCE) status upon successful completion of the term Networking and Mentorship

*For more information regarding the Segal Education Award, check out this link as well as alternative uses for the award here.

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare

*For more information regarding the AmeriCorps VISTA Childcare benefit, please visit https://americorpschildcare.com/

*For details about Non-Competitive Eligibility, please visit https://my.americorps.gov/trust/help/member_portal/non_competitive_eligibility_overview.htm

 

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps VISTA member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed their required year of service; 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, accomplishment tracking, and quarterly reporting.

 

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

For VISTA-related information, contact Addie Gilkerson at agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org

For site-related information, contact Jessica Spatafore at jessica@wvlandtrust.org

 

 

PLEASE APPLY USING THIS LINK:  My AmeriCorps - Home Page

 

 

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 the hiring manager.