Stewards VISTA: Arts & Resilience Systems Coordinator-Brushy Fork-AmeriCorps

About the role

This AmeriCorps Program with What’s Next Eastern Kentucky, an initiative of the Brushy Fork Leadership Institute, aims to strengthen community vitality, economic opportunity, and local leadership across Appalachian Kentucky by supporting locally driven responses to economic transition, disaster recovery, and population loss.

Responsibilities

• Build internal systems and planning resources that strengthen the Community Arts and Resilience Network implemented by What’s Next Eastern Kentucky.
• Create communication and engagement frameworks that support coordinated network development.
• Organize resource guides and funding research materials that inform sustainability planning.
• Develop tools such as an artist disaster readiness framework and structured network resources for staff use.
• All systems, tools, and documentation developed by the VISTA will be used by staff and partners to guide planning, strengthen collaboration, and support long-term resilience beyond the VISTA service term.

Qualifications

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• 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
• Relocation Allowance ($750) if Eligible
• Healthcare Coverage*
• Childcare Coverage*
• 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

Typically, this position is 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.