Stewards VISTA: Ridgeway Transformative Leadership Program Outreach & Fund Dev -AmeriCorps

Description Of Duties

Develop a plan for the growth and coordination of Ridgeway’s regional network, with a particular focus on staff engagement with women leaders working toward a just transition in Eastern Kentucky.

• Developing a plan for convenings and communications
• Strengthening engagement strategies
• Sponsoring relationship-building across partners and participants
• Developing fundraising systems such as grant writing, development planning, and early-stage capital campaign preparation

Qualifications

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma/GED

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Able to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions

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
• Training Funds
• 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

Evaluation And Reporting

• 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

• VISTA related information: Addie Gilkerson, agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
• Site related information: Carrie Brunk, cb@clearcreekcreative.net