Stewards VISTA: LEAD Agency-AmeriCorps

Position Title

Stewards VISTA: LEAD Agency
- Ameri Corps

Stewards Individual Placements, East

Miami, OK 74354

223 A St. SE

• Start Date:
  
  May 4, 2026
• End Date:
  May 3, 2027
• Must serve a 365-day (1 year) service term
• Living Allowance: $68.39/day ($24,962.35/year)

This initiative is an Ameri Corps Program designed to support rural communities in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, as they address the long-term environmental and economic impacts of historic mining by strengthening local capacity, expanding opportunity, and promoting community-led recovery. Guided by values of local leadership, collaboration, and sustainability, the program serves residents and community organizations affected by the legacy of the Tar Creek mining district by equipping them with tools, partnerships, and systems needed for long-term revitalization.

As an Ameri Corps Position, the member will assess community needs, identify resources, and develop strategies, toolkits, and partnerships that support fundraising, outreach, and coordination efforts, helping ensure communities can plan for and implement a more resilient and self-reliant future.

The Ameri Corps VISTA member will build capacity and develop sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty in underserved communities.

The VISTA member will build local capacity in Ottawa County by creating frameworks and toolkits for residents and community leaders to assess needs, identify solutions, and support long-range recovery planning. Duties include developing a needs assessment, drafting a strategic action plan, and developing a curriculum for staff to use to build local leadership. The member will also create a database for staff to track funding opportunities, support partner engagement, and coordinate outreach efforts.

• 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 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 Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
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