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Stewards Individual Placements-VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) Program Director
Career Insights for Education and Social Policy Program Director (Public Sector)
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What they do
An Economic and Social Policy Program Director manages government initiatives relating to the education and welfare of the residents in a state and may work for a child welfare agency, department of education, or other public agency.
$187,229 / year median in Colorado
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Title:
Stewards Individual Placements-VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America)
Program Director Starting Salary Range:
The starting salary range for this position will be in the $76,100-$78,383 range, depending on experience, education, and skills relevant to the position. Please note that the indicated starting salary range describes the range for an incumbent in this position. Most new staff generally start at the beginning of the range percentile to ensure internal salary equity.
Location:
Hybrid Remote in Beckley, WV (preferred) or fully remote eligible within the contiguous United States only.
Status:
Full-Time, Exempt Benefit Eligible:
Health, Vision, Dental, Short/Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Retirement, Paid Time Off per Personnel Policies, Supplemental benefits including critical care, pet insurance, supplemental life, and others.
Reports to:
Executive Director Posting Period:
Please apply before August 31, 2026; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Required Application Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter Please note: Applications must include all required documents to be considered.
Organizational Summary:
Conservation Legacy is a nationwide non-profit. The Corps programs within the organization engage participants in diverse conservation and community projects that serve public and private lands. These projects provide opportunities for personal and professional development and strive toward a high priority of needs for public land managers and community partners. Through the mission of engaging future leaders who protect, restore and enhance our nation's lands through community-based service; Conservation Legacy works toward a world with healthy lands, air and water; thriving people and resilient communities.
Program Summary:
Stewards Individual Placements, East (STE), a program of Conservation Legacy, places individuals across the nation in projects that build capacity, improve access to natural resources, develop and support innovative solutions, create opportunities for service and economic development, and empower leaders. The Stewards program is supported by two main National Service programs: AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps State and National. Stewards Members work with multiple partners to create highly impactful national service projects that fulfill our mission.
Position Summary:
The VISTA Program Director oversees operational excellence and functions, supports established partner relationships, and helps identify and establish new partnerships as assigned by the Executive Director. This position interfaces significantly with other Conservation Legacy programs and staff on all program aspects. This position works collaboratively as a leadership member of the Stewards team to ensure programmatic operational effectiveness, evaluate processes, and provide staff training and oversight. The Program Director will super...
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance