Overview
Stewards VISTA: Acadia National Park Y1 Jobs in Maine at AmeriCorps
This VISTA opportunity offers a unique chance to serve in a public-facing role that strengthens access to outdoor education, promotes lifelong learning, and builds meaningful connections between park resources and economically disadvantaged communities. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will serve with the park’s education and interpretation team to help expand outreach to underserved groups, with a special focus on reducing barriers for people with disabilities and ensuring inclusive access to public lands. The member will work with local schools, community organizations, and youth groups—particularly those from lower-income neighborhoods—to design and deliver engaging programs that increase awareness of public resources, deepen understanding of environmental and cultural history, and cultivate a strong ethic of stewardship. Through indirect service, the VISTA will build the park’s long-term capacity by developing new interpretive and educational programming (both in-person and virtual), creating outreach materials, and enhancing communications strategies to reach broader audiences. They will also help identify and address physical, social, and informational barriers to participation, particularly for individuals and families with disabilities. By connecting youth and underserved communities with enriching experiences in nature, the VISTA supports educational equity, encourages local engagement, and helps lay the foundation for long-term economic and civic participation. This work directly supports the mission of poverty alleviation by creating accessible pathways to opportunity through public lands, education, and workforce-relevant skill development.
Member Duties : The VISTA will collaborate with park staff to design and implement public education programs for diverse audiences, including underserved schools and youth organizations. They will deliver interpretive talks, lead roving education at park sites, and develop curriculum-aligned programming for K–12 students in science, history, and social studies—both in person and virtually. The member will create new educational content (videos, signage, digital materials), improve outreach to economically disadvantaged communities, and identify ways to reduce barriers to participation for people with disabilities. This role strengthens long-term capacity through relationship-building, resource development, and strategic outreach.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Housing , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Potential shared park housing .
Terms :
Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Environment , Education .
Skills :
Communications , Education , General Skills , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Environment , Community Organization .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: Acadia National Park Y1
Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025 – 06/01/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
MAINE
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 05/16/2025 To 06/01/2025
Contact
Jeff Davis
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley WV 25801
9703821464
https://stewardslegacy.org/doi-vista
Listing ID
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Title: Stewards VISTA: Acadia National Park Y1
Company: AmeriCorps
Location: Maine
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