Stewards VISTA: Community Services Network of Wyoming- AmeriCorps

Job Overview

Position Title: Stewards VISTA: Community Services Network of Wyoming- AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements, East

Site Location: Sheridan, WY

City, State or Full Address: 1981 Double Eagle Dr. Ste C. Sheridan, WY 82801

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)

PLEASE APPLY USING THIS LINK:  My AmeriCorps – Home Page

Purpose:

This is an AmeriCorps Program designed to strengthen Wyoming’s statewide network of Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) agencies in their shared mission to alleviate poverty and promote economic mobility. Rooted in the values of community empowerment, collaboration, and accountability, the program serves rural and underserved communities across Wyoming by enhancing the effectiveness of local agencies through data-informed strategies, capacity-building, and resource coordination. Guided by principles of equity, sustainability, and local leadership, this AmeriCorps Program supports efforts that ensure public funds are used efficiently and that solutions are locally driven and community-centered.

In this AmeriCorps Position, the member will support CSNOW’s mission by collecting and analyzing statewide data to identify service gaps, assisting local organizations with capacity-building efforts, and improving systems for collaboration and resource sharing. The member’s work will strengthen a unified network of agencies working to address poverty, ensuring that both public and private resources are aligned for the greatest impact across Wyoming.

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

Description of Duties:

The AmeriCorps member will serve in a capacity-building role with the Community Services Network of Wyoming (CSNOW), helping to strengthen local organizations that work to reduce poverty across the state. Duties will include:

• Collecting and analyzing data from across Wyoming to identify service gaps and areas with the greatest need
• Creating easy-to-understand reports and visuals that help guide decision-making and improve how resources are used
• Supporting local organizations by identifying opportunities for training, technical assistance, and shared tools that improve their day-to-day operations
• Helping to build and maintain a strong statewide network by supporting outreach efforts and creating ways for agencies to connect and learn from one another
• Assisting with the planning and coordination of virtual and in-person meetings, trainings, and events that promote collaboration and shared learning
• Improving and maintaining a centralized membership database that helps streamline communication, track engagement, and promote accountability across the network

This position focuses on long-term impact by strengthening the systems and partnerships that help communities thrive.

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 18 years of age
• College Graduate
• 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
• Communication Stipend
• 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 Susan Carr, [email protected]

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.

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.