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Stewards VISTA: Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Jobs in Beckley, West Virginia, USA at AmeriCorps
Position: Stewards VISTA: Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 2
Stewards VISTA:
Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 2
Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (FoKAG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the only national park devoted to water-loving plants. We connect people of all ages and backgrounds to nature through conservation, education, and community engagement. As environmental changes increasingly impact the park’s fragile ecosystems, we are expanding our efforts to promote stewardship and deepen connections with local communities.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Ameri Corps VISTA member to serve as a Development and Special Projects Coordinator. This position will play a key role in strengthening our organizational capacity by supporting fundraising efforts, creating strategic partnerships, and leading innovative projects that enhance park accessibility, equity, and engagement. The coordinator will also advance initiatives like Come Alive After 5, which extends park hours to create a safe, welcoming space for families, youth, and seniors.
Through this service opportunity, you will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit development, project management, and community-driven programming while making a lasting impact on one of D.C.’s hidden gems. If you are passionate about parks, sustainability, and inclusivecommunity engagement, we invite you to join our mission.
Member Duties: The Ameri Corps VISTA serving as the Development and Special Projects Coordinator at Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens will support efforts to build organizational capacity through fundraising, grant writing, donor engagement, and strategic partnership development. A key focus will be supporting Come Alive After 5, an initiative that expands park hours during warmer months to create a safe, inclusive space for families, youth, and seniors.
The VISTA will coordinate programming, promote community engagement, and volunteer recruitment for these extended hours. They will also develop systems to track program outcomes and strengthen outreach efforts. This role offers hands-on experience in nonprofit development, project management, and environmental justice. Through targeted programming, the VISTA will move individuals and communities out of poverty by Providing Pathways to Education and Employment.
Program Benefits: Relocation Allowance, Training, Stipend, Health Coverage*, $2500 housing total, $75/month cell phone, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Childcare assistance if eligible.
Terms: Permits working at another job during off hours, Car recommended.
Service Areas: Community Outreach, Education, Children/Youth, Environment.
Skills:Education, General Skills, Environment, Community Organization, Leadership, Youth Development.
Program Type: Ameri Corps VISTA
Program: Stewards VISTA:
Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 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: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington/Baltimore
Languages: English
Accepting Applications: From 03/27/2025 To 06/01/2025
Contact: Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley WV 25801
agilkerson@conservation legacy.org
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Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Government Administration
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Title: Stewards VISTA: Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Company: AmeriCorps
Location: Beckley, West Virginia, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Fundraising / Charity)
