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Position Title: Stewards VISTA: Friends of Blackwater- North Fork Active Water Treatment Education Plan - AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements, East

Site Location: 172 East Avenue Suite 1

City, State or Full Address: Thomas, WV 26292

Terms of Service:

Start Date: July 13, 2026

End Date: July 12, 2027

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

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

Purpose:

Friends of Blackwater is a West Virginia-based nonprofit organization and an AmeriCorps Program dedicated to restoring and protecting the Blackwater River watershed-one of Appalachia's most treasured natural landscapes. For over 20 years, FOB has worked to heal waterways damaged by acid mine drainage from legacy coal mining, improving water quality and helping to rebuild the environmental and economic health of the surrounding region. Grounded in the values of environmental stewardship, community engagement, and long-term restoration, FOB serves the communities in and around Tucker County, including the gateway towns of Thomas and Davis-charming small-town hubs nestled near Blackwater Falls State Park that offer a rich blend of Appalachian culture, outdoor recreation, and a growing tourism economy.

The AmeriCorps VISTA member will serve with Friends of Blackwater to help build community awareness and support for a major water restoration project on the North Fork of the Blackwater River-the river's largest source of pollution. In this AmeriCorps Position, the member will develop outreach strategies, educational curriculum, and interpretive materials that help local residents, visitors, and stakeholders understand the importance of the restoration effort and connect with the work being done to bring the river back to life. By building these community engagement tools and resources, the member will play a key role in ensuring that this landmark restoration project has lasting public support and community investment for years to come.

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

Description of Duties:

Develop staff-ready education curricula on acid mine drainage remediation, coal mining heritage, and watershed restoration

Create internal communication planning tools, including digital content frameworks and documentation guides

Produce interpretive content templates and signage guidance materials for staff use

Develop structured video and presentation outlines explaining remediation systems and water quality improvements

Create internal website content guides and print material templates for organizational use

Design internal tracking systems for donor engagement and education initiatives

Compile documentation linking remediation milestones to education messaging and reporting frameworks

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), 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

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, agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org

For site related information, contact Judith Rodd, info@saveblackwater.org

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.