Overview
Stewards VISTA: Freshwaters Illustrated – UT Year 2 Jobs in Beckley, West Virginia, USA at AmeriCorps
The University of Tennessee Extension is the outreach and engagement arm of the land grant university. We are partnering with Fresh waters Illustrated to equip K-12 teachers and Tennessee 4-H Agents with curriculum and hands-onlearning opportunities for youth to prepare them for careers in natural resources fields. UT Extension has over 1400 faculty and staff across the state and an office in each of the 95 counties, acting as a front door to the university for communities across the state.
Our mission for improving the lives of Tennesseans through education aligns with the motivations of Fresh waters Illustrated to provide high-quality educational opportunities for youth through their Water Teachers program. The overall goals include:
Ensuring youth in rural and under-resourced communities are exposed to career opportunities in natural resource management, conservation, watershed science, and other natural resources fields.
Involving and empowering Southern Appalachian residents and youth to act towards environmental stewardship in their communities.
Developing volunteers in targeted communities to promote and help execute program activities.
This program would be attractive to a VISTA member hoping to make real impacts with youth and communities towards enhancing environmental stewardship. The VISTA would have the opportunity to be involved with community outreach, curriculum development, direct instruction, teacher trainings, and community development. There would be many opportunities for professional development as well as networking and building relationships with allied organizations.
The Ameri Corps VISTA member will build capacity and develop sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty in underserved communities.
Member Duties:
Collaborating with local youth educators and organizations to understand their needs and opportunities related to educational experiences for youth in natural resources fields.
Organizing community events in small and rural communities across the Southern Appalachian region.
Developing promotional materials (print, web, social media) to recruit teachers and volunteers.
Engaging with volunteers to build career portraits and create shadow opportunities.
Conducting program evaluation and assessment.
Report writing, identifying grants and sponsorship opportunities and writing proposals.
This VISTA member will be integral in the success of the Water Teachers program implementation in the Southeast. Furthermore, this position will ensure we can meet our overarching goal of preparing youth for careers in natural resources and raising stewardship efforts in underserved communities in Tennessee counties to alleviate poverty.
Program Benefits: Health Coverage*, Relocation Allowance, Education award upon successful completion of service, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Training, Stipend, Living Allowance, Childcare assistance if eligible.
Terms: Car recommended.
Service Areas: Community Outreach, Environment, Community and Economic Development, Education.
Skills: Youth Development, Teaching/Tutoring, Environment, Communications, General Skills, Leadership, Education, Team Work.
Summary:
Program Type: Ameri Corps VISTA
Program: Stewards VISTA:
Fresh waters Illustrated – UT Year 2
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: TENNESSEE
Languages: English
Accepting Applications: From 03/06/2025 To 06/01/2025
Contact: Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley WV 25801
agilkerson@conservation legacy.org
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Title: Stewards VISTA: Freshwaters Illustrated – UT Year 2
Company: AmeriCorps
Location: Beckley, West Virginia, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian), Education / Teaching (Youth Development)
