Stewards VISTA: Outdoor Opportunity Youth Coordinator- AmeriCorps

 

 

                    

 

Position Title: Stewards VISTA: Outdoor Opportunity Youth Coordinator- AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements, East

Site Location: Beckley, WV

City, State or Full Address: 330 Harper Park Drive, Suite I, Beckley, WV 25801

 

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:

The Stewards Individual Placements AmeriCorps Program is committed to fostering connections between youth and the natural world while expanding career awareness in conservation.

Serving middle and high school students in southern West Virginia, this program values education, community engagement, and workforce development.

Through innovative curriculum design, leadership training, and partnership-building, the program empowers young people to explore career pathways in outdoor industries while strengthening local conservation efforts.

This AmeriCorps Position will focus on developing a middle school curriculum and creating a Youth Conservation Corps for high school students.

The member will research best practices, collaborate with educators and professionals, and establish meaningful partnerships to enhance programming.

Additionally, they will support volunteer training, secure funding opportunities, and engage with community leaders to ensure long-term program sustainability.

 

 

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

 

 

Description of Duties:


* Design an Outdoor Education Curriculum – Create a fun and engaging program for middle school students to learn about conservation careers and outdoor recreation.


* Develop a Youth Conservation Corps – Help establish a high school program where students (ages 16-18) can gain hands-on experience, earn a wage, and build life skills.


* Learn from Experts – Travel to other youth conservation programs to observe best practices and bring new ideas back to West Virginia.


* Grow Your Professional Network – Participate in Leadership Beckley, a program that connects you with local business and community leaders.


* Promote Outdoor Opportunities – Explore West Virginia’s parks, trails, and outdoor recreation sites to better connect students with local experiences.


* Build Career Connections – Work with conservation professionals and outdoor industry leaders to expand career exposure for students.


* Strengthen Partnerships – Develop relationships with local, state, and national recreation programs to support long-term program success.


* Support Educators & Volunteers – Create training materials and resources to help teachers, volunteers, and mentors engage with students.


* Secure Funding & Resources – Identify pot...