Stewards VISTA: CEDAR- AmeriCorps

Job Overview

Position Title: Stewards VISTA: CEDAR- AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements, East

Site Location: Pikeville, KY

City, State or Full Address: 326 Tollage Creek Rd. Pikeville, KY 41502

Terms of Service:

Start Date: 07/14/25

End Date: 07/13/26

Must serve a 365-day (1 year) service term

Living Allowance: $68.39/day ($24,962.35/year)

*Professional Development Funds

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Purpose:

This is an AmeriCorps Program dedicated to empowering K–12 students in Eastern Kentucky’s coal communities to explore career pathways in STEM, healthcare, and entrepreneurship—helping them envision a future where they can thrive without leaving home. Guided by principles of innovation, education, and community resilience, the program supports CEDAR’s mission to build a vibrant, sustainable Appalachian economy through hands-on learning and career exploration.

The AmeriCorps Position supports this mission by expanding CEDAR’s digital presence, developing outreach materials, recruiting volunteers, and strengthening fundraising systems. Through these efforts, the member helps ensure long-term impact and continued growth of CEDAR’s award-winning programs.

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

Description of Duties:

As an AmeriCorps Member serving with CEDAR, you’ll use your skills in communication, business, or education to help students in Eastern Kentucky build brighter futures. You will:

• Create Digital Content – Design fun and engaging content for CEDAR’s website, social media, and digital presentations to help teachers, students, and the community connect with CEDAR’s mission.
• Grow Participation – Use creative marketing and outreach strategies to help more schools, teachers, and students get involved in CEDAR programs.
• Support Fundraising Efforts – Help launch a donation system on the website, design a sponsorship program, and assist with writing grant applications.
• Track Impact – Build easy-to-use surveys and tools to gather feedback, write reports, and help CEDAR share their success with the community and partners.

This position is a great fit for a student or recent grad who’s excited to make a real difference through digital media, outreach, and community impact.

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 18 years of age
• 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 7/14/25 to 7/13/26, 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

o    or choice of cash stipend of ~$1,800.00

• Living Allowance of $68.39 per day, disbursed every 2 weeks
• Professional Development Funds
• 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, [email protected]

For site related information, contact John Justice, [email protected]

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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.