Stewards VISTA: Freshwaters Illustrated-University of TN (Project 2) - AmeriCorps

Stewards VISTA:

Freshwaters Illustrated-University of TN (Project 2) - AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy - 4.0 Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time $24,962.35 a year 1 day ago Benefits Wellness program Health insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree Community relationship building

Full Job Description Position Title:

Stewards VISTA:

Freshwaters Illustrated-University of TN (Project 2) -

AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program:

Stewards Individual Placements, East Site Location:

2506

E J Chapman Drive City, State or Full Address:

Knoxville, TN 37996

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:

This AmeriCorps Program aims to expand equitable access to environmental education, watershed science, and conservation career pathways for K-12 students and communities across Tennessee, with a focus on underserved and rural Appalachian regions. It serves youth, educators, and communities through collaborative partnerships that promote environmental stewardship, community engagement, and lifelong learning, guided by values of inclusion, accessibility, collaboration, and scientific integrity. The program is committed to empowering the next generation of informed environmental stewards while strengthening community connections to local ecosystems. In this AmeriCorps Position, the member will support this mission by developing outreach plans and events, building a comprehensive partner contact database, and creating evaluation frameworks to measure program impact. The member's service strengthens coordination between Freshwaters Illustrated and University of Tennessee Extension, helping expand program reach and effectiveness. Through these efforts, the member contributes to sustainable program growth and increased access to meaningful educational and career opportunities in conservation. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will build capacity and develop sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty in underserved communities.

Description of Duties:

The VISTA will develop outreach plans and events for underserved Appalachian communities, build partner contact database, and build frameworks for program evaluation.

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, For site related information, contact Jeremy Monroe, 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.