Stewards VISTA: Lake Fork Valley Conservancy - AmeriCorps

Position Title: Stewards VISTA:
Lake Fork Valley Conservancy - Ameri Corps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements, East

Site

Location:

188 Silver Street

City, State or Full Address: Lake City, CO 81235

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)

The Lake Fork Valley Conservancy (LFVC) is a Colorado-based nonprofit and an Ameri Corps Program that has worked since 1998 to protect, enhance, and advocate for the stunning natural landscapes of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River Valley. Nestled in Lake City—one of the most remote and scenic communities in the continental United States—LFVC serves a small but passionate year‑round population of about 400 residents in Hinsdale County, a place where over 90% of the land is publicly owned and intact ecosystems are the norm rather than the exception.

Guided by the values of watershed stewardship, conservation education, and community-based environmental action, LFVC brings together residents, partners, and visitors to care for this remarkable landscape and ensure it remains healthy and accessible for generations to come.

The Ameri Corps VISTA member will serve with LFVC to help the organization grow its capacity to engage and mobilize the community around conservation and stewardship. In this Ameri Corps Position, the member will develop outreach resources and build volunteer management systems that make it easier for LFVC to connect with residents, coordinate supporters, and communicate its mission and impact effectively.

By putting these tools and systems in place, the member will help LFVC deepen its roots in the Lake City community and expand its ability to protect one of Colorado's most extraordinary natural landscapes for years to come.

• Research and develop new citizen science and environmental education programs
• Engage in business planning to determine economic feasibility
• Develop communications and resource development plans
• Prepare outreach and marketing materials for programs and fundraising appeals
• Develop and analyze program evaluations to measure impact and inform future strategic priorities
• Develop a toolkit for staff to coordinate LFVC’s three annual fundraising events
• Improve LFVC’s volunteer and donor database
• Develop strategic plans for donor outreach and grant writing

• 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

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.

• 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.

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on Ameri Corps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• Member will receive a Virtual Member Orientation (VMO) from VISTA on their first day of service.

• Segal Ameri Corps Education Award
  * of $7,395.00 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…