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Stewards VISTA: Gateway National Recreation Area Y1
 
 
 
Gateway National Recreation Area is a unit of the National Park Service that provides accessible outdoor recreation and environmental education to the diverse communities of New York City. Spanning coastal parks, beaches, and historic sites across Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, Gateway has long served as a vital urban refuge where millions connect with nature and public lands. Members will serve with the Education Team to strengthen and expand environmental education programming and volunteer engagement systems. Responsibilities include developing a plan for staff to coordinate field trips and public programs, developing curriculum, create a database for staff for volunteer recruitment and tracking, and create a toolkit for staff to deliver learning experiences for youth and families. Members will gain practical experience in program development, public speaking, environmental interpretation, and working with diverse audiences in a dynamic urban setting. We seek motivated, organized, and community-oriented individuals with strong communication skills, adaptability, and an interest in environmental education and public service. Experience working with youth or volunteers is a plus. Project dates: August 2026 – August 2027. For more information, visit the National Park Service website or contact the Gateway Education Office. For those relocating, New York City offers unmatched cultural diversity, public transit access, and proximity to unique coastal ecosystems—providing both professional growth and an unforgettable living experience.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will work with the education supervisor to develop a strategic plan for staff to advertise, schedule and deliver all education programming across the three units of Gateway National Recreation Area. They will also create a plan for staff to recruit, train and retain volunteers to help with education programs and other programs in the park. Housing and park headquarters are located in Staten Island, while much of the programming happens in the Jamaica Bay Unit which are located in Brooklyn and Queens.
 
Program Benefits : Housing ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Community Organization ,  Education ,  Youth Development ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: Gateway National Recreation Area Y1
Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026  -   08/09/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW YORK   New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/23/2026  To  08/01/2026 
Contact Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
3045331211
agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
www.stewardslegacy.org
Listing ID 129384

       

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