Capacity & Stewardship Coord - Willowell Foundation​/VHCB

Overview

Capacity & Stewardship Coord - Willowell Foundation/VHCB (Ameri Corps)

The goal of the Capacity and Stewardship Coordinator is to enhance delivery of programming focused on environmental education and land stewardship. Increase our impact through recruiting and monitoring volunteer efforts. Service will focus on improving volunteer recognition practices and ways of tracking volunteer activity. They will also research past programs at our site with an eye towards evidence-based programming that impacts environmental stewardship and youth mental health outcomes.

The member will collaborate with staff and board of directors to organize annual benefits (non- federal), help secure non-federal donations for scholarships for member-led programs, and research and write non-federal grants for member-led activities.

The Willowell Foundation connects people to the arts, education, the environment, and each other through land-based programs. Our programs include the Walden Project, a nationally-recognized outdoor public high school; summer camps; artist residencies;
Wren’s Nest Forest Preschool; after school programs; the Monkton Wood Bank; wildlife monitoring; community gardening; farm-to-school; and wetland conservation. We serve local students, teachers and community members in these environmental education initiatives. This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board Ameri Corps (VHCB Ameri Corps). The VHCB Ameri Corps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape.

• Develop and deliver environmental education curriculum to youth
• Support environmental education programs at locations such as Pond Brook Middle School, The Walden Year, and summer camps hosted at site
• Conduct research and survey program participants (parents, volunteers) to assess effectiveness and impact of environmental education programs
• Mentor and tutor youth—in-School or Out-of-School Life Supports & Skills for workforce development
• Assist staff with non-federal, program-specific fundraising efforts (limited to 10% of total service hours)
• Recruit and manage volunteers; document and track volunteer activities in host site systems; develop and implement volunteer recognition
• Participate in an Independent Service Project under the guidance of VHCB Ameri Corps
• Participate in all VHCB Ameri Corps Trainings, Service Days, Events, and Program Initiatives
• Engage in professional and personal development activities and networking opportunities

Health Coverage, Childcare assistance if eligible, Training, Living Allowance, Education award upon successful completion of service.

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

• Environment
• Children/Youth
• Community Outreach
• Education

• Education
• Environment
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Team Work
• General Skills
• Fine Arts/Crafts
• Youth Development

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps State / National
• Program:
  Capacity & Stewardship Coord - Willowell Foundation/VHCB
• Program Start/End Date: 01/13/2026 - 12/11/2026
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Education level:
  High school diploma/GED
• Age Requirement: 17 – 99
• Program Locations:
  Vermont
• Accepting Applications:
  From 10/07/2025 To 12/31/2025
• Contact:
  Tasha Ball, 508 Harvey Rd, Bristol VT 05443, , m.watt

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