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Stewards VISTA: Mosquito Range Initiative

***Start date will likely be earlier than 9/30/25*** The Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative (MRHI), based in Alma, Colorado—the highest incorporated town in North America—is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to preserving the natural and cultural legacy of the Mosquito Range. Since 2007, MRHI has worked to protect a rugged and resource-rich landscape vital to the daily lives of local residents. These mountains aren’t just scenery—they’re where neighbors gather firewood, hunt, fish, access clean water, and connect with the land in meaningful, practical ways. This region contains irreplaceable alpine ecosystems, rare plants, and rich natural resources—but with increasing visitation, recreational traffic, and development pressures, it’s more important than ever to ensure smart, balanced stewardship. As the only conservation-focused organization in the area, MRHI works from the ground up, alongside residents, to protect what matters most. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will play a vital role in advancing MRHI’s mission by helping build community-driven conservation programs, empowering local youth through education and leadership development, and strengthening partnerships with schools, businesses, and public agencies. This role will also support fundraising efforts to sustain long-term conservation and educational initiatives. This position is ideal for someone who values hard work, rural living, and the strength of close-knit communities, and who’s ready to help shape the future of conservation in Colorado’s high country.

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Member Duties : Designing curriculum and educational programs that provide young people with a solid foundation in conservation principles to support long-term career development. Expanding educational programming and outreach efforts to connect with more residents and local institutions, including schools, businesses, and government agencies. Creating and promoting volunteer opportunities to engage residents and visitors in caring for the land, including trail maintenance, native plant protection, and habitat restoration. Supporting the development of a youth leadership initiative aimed at involving middle and high school students in local conservation efforts. Identifying and helping secure long-term funding opportunities to ensure the future of these vital programs, reinforcing the value of local self-sufficiency and stewardship. Encouraging participation from across the community by cultivating partnerships with school staff, business owners, and local leaders.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Training , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Car recommended .

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .

Skills : Computers/Technology , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Environment , First Aid , Sense of fun and creativity! , Community Organization , Leadership , Communications , Education , Writing/Editing .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Stewards VISTA: Mosquito Range Initiative

Program Start/End Date

09/08/2025 - 09/07/2026

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

COLORADO

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 07/09/2025 To 09/30/2025

Contact

Addie Gilkerson

330 Harper Park Dr

Beckley WV 25801

304-533-1211

agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org

https://stewardslegacy.org/doi-vista

Listing ID

126290


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