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Stewards VISTA: Western Slope Conservation Center
 
 
 
The Western Slope Conservation Center (WSCC) is a nonprofit organization celebrating nearly 50 years of protecting the lands, air, water, and wildlife of western Colorado. Through conservation, education, and community engagement, WSCC works to build resilient communities while supporting the region's economy and quality of life. Located in Paonia in Colorado's North Fork Valley, WSCC serves a vibrant rural community known for its agricultural and mining heritage, thriving arts scene, and abundant outdoor recreation. Members enjoy easy access to public lands, a welcoming small-town atmosphere, and the opportunity to make a visible local impact. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will strengthen WSCC's capacity by supporting environmental stewardship initiatives, developing grants and fundraising strategies, expanding community partnership strategies, and building sustainable volunteer systems. The member will also develop resources for staff to use with outreach and educational activities that connect residents with conservation projects and skill-building opportunities. We are seeking a self-motivated, organized individual with strong communication and writing skills, an interest in conservation or nonprofit management, and a passion for community engagement. Members will gain valuable experience in grant writing, fundraising, volunteer management, partnership development, and environmental education. To learn more, contact Stewards Individual Placements.
 
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Member Duties : The WSCC VISTA member will: Plan a minimum of six community environmental stewardship and outreach projects throughout our watershed for staff to lead volunteers with hands-on environmental education and job-skill building experiences that support the sustainability and resiliency of rural Colorado’s natural resource base. Grow WSCC's organizational resources by researching funding opportunities, contributing to a minimum of four grant proposals, developing new partnership and sponsorship strategies, and strengthening fundraising capacity for special campaigns. Strengthen WSCC's volunteer program by creating a toolkit for staff for recruiting, stewarding and transitioning responsibilities to volunteer leaders, developing position descriptions for future paid staff, and creating orientation materials and standard operating procedures to ensure program continuity.
 
Program Benefits : housing allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Youth Development ,  Environment ,  Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work ,  Public Speaking ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: Western Slope Conservation Center
Program Start/End Date
09/08/2026  -   09/07/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations COLORADO  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/29/2026  To  09/01/2026 
Contact Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
3045331211
agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
www.stewardslegacy.org
Listing ID 130036

       

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