Stewards VISTA: First State National Park- AmeriCorps

Position Title

Stewards VISTA:
First State National Historical Park
- Ameri Corps

Conservation Legacy Program:
Stewards Individual Placements, East

Site

Location:

First State National Historical Park

City, State or Full Address: 10 Market St., New Castle, DE 19720

Start Date:

September 8, 2026

End Date:
September 7, 2027

Must serve a 365-day (1 year) service term

Living Allowance: $68.39/day ($24,962.35/year)

This Ameri Corps Program is designed to enhance public understanding of early American history and the ongoing struggle for civil rights by supporting interpretive, educational, and community engagement efforts across First State National Historical Park, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, and affiliated Delaware historic sites. The program serves unique communities across Delaware—including students, educators, local residents, and visitors—by expanding availability to cultural resources, preserving historically significant stories, and fostering dialogue about the nation’s past and present.

Guided by values of public service, historical stewardship, collaboration, and civic engagement, the program emphasizes partnerships with local organizations to strengthen community connections and promote lifelong learning.

The VISTA member will receive day-to-day supervision from First State NHP staff while supporting capacity-building efforts at three Delaware affiliated sites of Brown V. Board of Education NHP:
Claymont Community Center, Howard High School, and Hockessin Colored School 107C. During the service year, the VISTA will research and develop engaging, site-specific interpretive programs that highlight each location’s historical significance. The member will also design a volunteer program, including recruitment strategies, training materials, and program structure for staff to implement to deliver interpretive programming and enhance visitor engagement, expanding access to civil rights history and building a sustainable program.

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• Must be 18-30 years of age, maximum 35 for Veterans with DD-214
• 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
• Housing Funds ($1,000 a month)
• Training Funds ($500)
• 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
• Networkin…