Stewards VISTA: Appalshop - Story Collection & Outreach- AmeriCorps
About the role
The Stewards VISTA position at Appalshop is part of the AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program, serving as an individual placement in the East Site. The program aims to document, preserve, and amplify the voices, histories, and cultural expressions of Appalachian communities.
Responsibilities
- Research Appalshop's past oral history and story-gathering practices
- Identify existing best practices and gaps
- Map potential host organizations and partnerships
- Create templates for future story-collection projects
- Develop a tool-kit for staff on how to conduct and coordinate oral histories and storytelling with partners
- Research potential new partners
- Research past and potential funding sources that Appalshop can pursue
- Research new community and national partnerships that strengthen the program with new opportunities
Qualifications
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
- Must be 18 years of age
- College graduate
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
- Cellphone stipend
- Relocation Allowance of $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)
- Networking and Mentorship
Schedule
This position is typically expected to serve full-time (35-40 hours) 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.
Evaluation and Reporting
Performance will be evaluated based on completing the required year of service, satisfactory completion of assignments, and meeting other performance criteria clearly communicated at the start of the term of service. Reporting requirements include bi-weekly timesheets, accomplishment tracking, and quarterly reporting.
Contact Information
For VISTA related information, contact Addie Gilkerson at agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org. For site related information, contact Chad Hunter at chad@appalshop.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants 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.