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Stewards VISTA: Digital Mobilization Coordinator- EPCAMR- AmeriCorps

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JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting : Yes
Position title : Stewards VISTA: Digital Mobilization Coordinator- EPCAMR- AmeriCorps
Deadline to apply : 2026-08-03
Type of Position : Intern / Individual Placement
Town, City, Park, etc : 101 South Main Street, Ashley
State / Territory : Pennsylvania
Benefits : Childcare, Education Award, Health Insurance, Industry-Recognized Certifications, Relocation Assistance, Student Loan Forbearance
Project/Program Focus : Other
Attachments/Supplemental Materials : EPCAMR-Sept-2026

ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Stewards Individual Placement Program places individual placements across the nation in projects that build capacity, improve access to natural resources, develop and support innovative solutions, develop opportunities for service and economic development, and empower leaders.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Site Location:

Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation

City, State or Full Address:

101 South Main Street, Ashley, PA 18706

Terms of Service:

Start Date:

09/08/26

End Date:

09/07/27

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

Living Allowance:

$68.39/day ($24,962.35/year)

The Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR) operates an AmeriCorps Program dedicated to reclaiming abandoned mine lands, restoring watersheds impacted by acid mine drainage, and advancing environmental education across the Northern Anthracite Coal Region. Guided by the values of environmental stewardship, community resilience, and access for all to a healthy environment, this program serves rural and post-industrial communities in northeastern Pennsylvania that face persistent poverty, environmental degradation, and limited economic opportunity. EPCAMR is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty by building the organizational and regional capacity needed to sustain long‑term environmental restoration, workforce development, and community livability.

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

Description of Duties:

The VISTA volunteer will build organizational capacity by developing internal communications and marketing frameworks, including branding guides, infographic templates, and social media standards.

Activities include:

Creating staff-ready outreach toolkits for watershed monitoring, assessment, and reclamation initiatives

Producing documentation systems for event promotion

Developing content management structures for website and newsletter updates

Establishing internal processes for recognizing volunteers, staff, and community partners

Compiling templates and documentation for long‑term storytelling strategies

Conducting research on the best marketing practices to inform organizational communications planning and strengthen outreach infrastructure

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.

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395.00 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

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

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 Bobby Hughes,

rhughes@epcamr.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.

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