Katahdin Woods and Waters Community Outreach and Volunteer Events VISTA Summer Associate -AmeriCorps

Position Title:

Community Outreach and Volunteer Events -

VISTA Summer Associate Conservation Legacy Program:

Stewards Individual Placement Site Location:

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument 30 Gardner St, Patten, ME 04765

Terms of Service:

Start Date:

6/15/2026

End Date:

8/23/2026

AmeriCorps Slot Classification:

300 hours (Minimum-Time)

Purpose:

This project will increase community engagement and stewardship through outreach programs and volunteer events at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine's North Woods by extending our outreach into local communities.

Description of Duties:

The summer associate will develop short interpretive programs to engage visitors and community members with the natural and cultural resources at Katahdin Woods and Waters. Programs will be presented within the monument at Tekakapimek Contact Station and outside the monument at local community outreach events in July and August. The associate will also collaborate with National Park Service staff to plan and facilitate a volunteer event during mid-August. This position will expand participation in community outreach events and engage new stewards of the monument through volunteerism. Generally, the Summer Associate will focus on capacity-building activities and may produce internal planning resources, documentation tools, and community engagement materials. Duties may include compiling labor market research summaries, developing workforce resource inventories, creating community asset maps, organizing environmental data sets, drafting partnership coordination frameworks, designing planning templates and resource guides, and assisting with public-facing informational workshops, outreach campaigns, or site observations. Activities are designed to strengthen host organizations' capacity, guide long-term workforce and environmental program development, provide tangible connections between planning tools and community needs, and support measurable outcomes in workforce access, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

Qualifications:

Car recommended; Desired education level: High School Diploma Language requirement: No United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien At least 17 years of age Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award 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 per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service Permits attendance at school during off hours; Permits working at another job during off hours;

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. Uniforms required and provided.

Benefits:

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,565.08 Living Allowance of $957.46 (taxable) every other week. Healthcare Coverage if Eligible Childcare Coverage if Eligible Loan forbearance if Eligible Interest Payments if

Eligible Recreational Opportunities Professional Development Opportunities Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate, performance will be evaluated on whether the Summer Associate has completed the required number of hours, whether the Summer Associate has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the Summer Associate 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 and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Erin Adams eadams@conservationlegacy.org 330 Harper Park Drive Beckley, WV 25801 (304) 860-0578

Host Organization Contact:

Jeanne Roy Jeanne_Roy@nps.gov (207) 267-5553 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.