Southwest Conservation Corps Communications Summer VISTA Associate -AmeriCorps

 

 

Position Title:  Communications and Outreach – VISTA Summer Associate

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placement

 

Site Location: Southwest Conservation Corps  

Based in Durango, CO Or Salida CO, depending on applicant preference.

701 Camino del Rio, Suite 101, Durango Colorado, 81301

701 Rainbow Blvd, Salida CO, 81201

 

Terms of Service:


* Start Date: 6/15/2026


* End Date: 8/21/2026


* AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 300 hours

 

Purpose:

The VISTA will support Southwest Conservation Corps in building capacity by developing tools, templates and systems focused on outreach initiatives.  This role will support the organization in community engagement, fund diversification, and social media systems.

The position will be based in one of SCC’s two offices but will provide capacity support for both.

 

Program Summary:

The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a program of the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy, that is built on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that operated from 1933 – 1942.

SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects on public lands.

While serving with SCC, members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship.

Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a member’s needs.

Members receive a weekly living allowance, training, and an AmeriCorps Education Award (for qualifying individuals).  SCC has offices in both Durango and Salida, Colorado.

Description of Duties:

Objective 1: Fund Development

The VISTA will help each office expand funding revenue through community connections, sponsorship opportunities, and exploring donor outreach.
1.

Create templates for sponsorship curation.
2.

Compile community resources for donor connections and solicitation.
3.

Develop and strengthen connections with individuals and organizations withing SCC’s service area to create giving and funding opportunities.

Objective 2: Story Collection and Sharing

The VISTA will develop internal outreach frameworks focused on information gathering and community engagement.
1.

 Develop tools, templates, and systems for staff to collect and share impact stories.
2.

Develop communications templates, content calendars, and suggested messaging for SCC staff use.
3.

Compile resources around best practices for where and how to share impact stories in the community for increased visibility and engagement.
4.

Develop and implement Alumni Survey engagement activities, including post service surveys, to collect stories from Alumni and create systems for tracking SCC’s long-term impacts.

Objective 3: Recruitment

The VISTA will update and create systems for more efficient recruitment across programs:
1.

Review recruitment tools and processes and provide suggested updates to...