Stewards VISTA: Brown v. Board of Education NHP - AmeriCorps
Listed on 2026-07-29
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development
Contact information
- Job Category Conservation , Ameri Corps
- Employee Type VISTA
- Required Degree 4 Year Degree
- Manage Others No
Position Title: Stewards VISTA:
Brown v. Board of Education NHP - Ameri Corps
Site
Location:
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
City, State or Full Address: 1515 SE Monroe St, Topeka, KS 66612
Terms of Service:
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)
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, an Ameri Corps Program, exists to preserve, interpret, and share the history and lasting significance of the 1954 Supreme Court decision that ended legal school segregation. The program serves communities connected to the "Brown Five" cases across Kansas, South Carolina, Delaware, Virginia, and Washington, DC, engaging visitors, educators, and local partners in learning about this pivotal moment in American history.
Guided by principles of historical integrity, public service, collaboration, and broad availability of educational resources, the program is committed to fostering informed dialogue, civic understanding, and meaningful community engagement.
The Ameri Corps Position supports this mission by strengthening organizational capacity through the development of outreach materials, volunteer engagement systems, and educational curricula. The member serves with park leadership and partner communities to create interpretive plans, conduct grant research, and produce curriculum and digital media that expand public access to the park’s stories. This role enhances the park’s ability to connect with communities and deliver impactful educational programming.
The Ameri Corps VISTA member will build capacity and develop sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty in underserved communities.
Qualifications:- 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"
- 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 of $1,000 per month
- 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 .
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