Stewards East Philanthropy Fellow – VISTA Summer Associate - AmeriCorps

 

 

Position Title: Stewards East Philanthropy Fellow – VISTA Summer Associate - AmeriCorps

 

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placement

 

Site Location: Stewards Individual Placement

330 Harper Park Drive, Suite I Beckley WV 25801

 

Terms of Service:


* Start Date: 6/29/2026


* End Date: 9/4/2026


* AmeriCorps Slot Classification: Minimum-time

 

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements is a program of Conservation Legacy that provides meaningful service opportunities for youth and young adults serving communities and public land management agencies.

Stewards places members across the country and territories.

The Stewards Eastern programs office is headquartered in Beckley WV.

Stewards is seeking a highly qualified Summer Associate VISTA to serve as our Philanthropy Fellow to assist in researching and writing grants to enhance our capacity to support our communities and members at large.

 

Description of Duties:

The Associate will:

·       Utilize the software systems available, as well as the internet, the Philanthropy Fellow with support from our program staff, to research funding opportunities for the following Initiatives:

o   Outdoor Adventure Youth program

o   Youth Conservation Corps Stewards In Training Program

o   Youth Empowerment Stewards

o   VISTA Capacity Building Training Initiative

o   WV READY program

·       Submit or draft applications to identified funders with support from the Executive Director and Program Directors

·       Review Stewards programmatic Impact Data and create supporting documentations for grant opportunities; as well as support any outreach needs

·       Assist in the development of a fall fundraising campaign that engages alumni to give to Stewards.

Qualifications:


* Education:  enrolled in an accredited academic program; Bachelors Degree in nonprofit management (currently enrolled or awarded) or equivalent


* Language: English


* Any other required skills or knowledge –strong writing skills


* United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien


* At least 18 years of age


* Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award


* 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 infre...