Stewards VISTA: Acadia National Park Job Beckley area,West Virginia USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Acadia National Park is a stunning coastal national park located on Mount Desert Island and surrounding areas along the rugged Atlantic shoreline of Maine. Established in 1916 as the first national park east of the Mississippi River, it is known for its dramatic rocky coastlines, granite peaks, dense forests, and pristine lakes. Visitors come to hike miles of scenic trails, drive the historic Park Loop Road, bike the carriage roads built by John

D. Rockefeller Jr., and watch the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain—one of the first places in the United States to see the sun rise during parts of the year. The park is also home to diverse wildlife, including white-tailed deer, peregrine falcons, and harbor seals, making it a destination that blends natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and rich conservation history. The Ameri Corps VISTA member will serve with the park’s education and interpretation team to help expand outreach to underserved groups, with a special focus on reducing barriers so that all have access to public lands.

The member will develop educational curriculum for local schools, community organizations, and youth groups—particularly those from lower-income neighborhoods—with the goal to increase awareness of public resources, deepen understanding of environmental and cultural history, and cultivate a strong ethic of stewardship. Through indirect service, the VISTA will build the park’s long‑term capacity by developing new interpretive and educational programming (both in‑person and virtual), creating outreach materials, and enhancing communications strategies to reach broader audiences.

Member

Duties:

The VISTA will collaborate with park staff to design public education programs for diverse audiences, including underserved schools and youth organizations. They will develop interpretive talks and curriculum‑aligned programming for K–12 students in science, history, and social studies—both in person and virtually. The member will create new educational content (videos, signage, digital materials), improve outreach to economically disadvantaged communities, and identify ways to reduce barriers to participation for people with disabilities.

This role strengthens long‑term capacity through relationship‑building, resource development, and strategic outreach.

Program Benefits:

Relocation Allowance
Health Coverage*
Education award upon successful completion of service
Park housing/housing stipend
Housing
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Childcare assistance if eligible
Training
Living Allowance
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Terms:

Car recommended
Permits working at another job during off hours
Permits attendance at school during off hours

Service Areas:

Community Outreach
Environment
Education

Skills:

Fund raising/Grant Writing
Education
General Skills
Environment
Community Organization
Communications

Summary:

Program Type:
Ameri Corps VISTA

Program:

Stewards VISTA:
Acadia National Park

Program Start/End Date:

09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Education level:

Some college

Age Requirement:

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

Program Locations:

MAINE

Languages:

English

Accepting Applications:

From 03/02/2026 To 09/01/2026

Contact:

Addie Gilkerson

330 Harper Park Dr

Beckley WV 25801

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