Strengthen EPCAMR's internal capacity by designing and documenting staff-facing communications tools, branding standards, content organization systems, and messaging frameworks. Develop sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty in underserved communities. This role sits at the intersection of strategic communications and environmental nonprofit management.
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Job Description
Position Title: Stewards VISTA: Digital Mobilization Coordinator- EPCAMR- AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements, East
Site Location: Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation
City, State or Full Address: 101 South Main Street, Ashley, PA 18706
Terms Of Service
Start Date: 09/08/26
End Date: 09/07/27
Must serve a 365-day (1 year) service term
Living Allowance: $68.39/day ($24,962.35/year)
PLEASE ALSO APPLY USING THIS LINK: My AmeriCorps - Home Page
Purpose
The Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR) operates an AmeriCorps Program dedicated to reclaiming abandoned mine lands, restoring watersheds impacted by acid mine drainage, and advancing environmental education across the Northern Anthracite Coal Region. Guided by the values of environmental stewardship, community resilience, and access for all to a healthy environment, this program serves rural and post-industrial communities in northeastern Pennsylvania that face persistent poverty, environmental degradation, and limited economic opportunity. EPCAMR is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty by building the organizational and regional capacity needed to sustain long-term environmental restoration, workforce development, and community livability.
This is an AmeriCorps Position in which the member will strengthen EPCAMR's internal capacity by designing and documenting staff-facing communications tools, branding standards, content organization systems, and messaging frameworks that support the organization's environmental programs. By developing these foundational systems, the member directly contributes to EPCAMR's ability to engage communities, advance restoration efforts, and sustain its mission beyond the term of service. This role sits at the intersection of strategic communications and environmental nonprofit management, offering meaningful experience in organizational capacity building.
The AmeriCorps VISTA member will build capacity and develop sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty in underserved communities.
Description Of Duties
The VISTA volunteer will build organizational capacity by developing internal communications and marketing frameworks, including branding guides, infographic templates, and social media standards.
Activities Include
- Creating staff-ready outreach toolkits for watershed monitoring, assessment, and reclamation initiatives
- Producing documentation systems for event promotion
- Developing content management structures for website and newsletter updates
- Establishing internal processes for recognizing volunteers, staff, and community partners
- Compiling templates and documentation for long-term storytelling strategies
- Conducting research on the best marketing practices to inform organizational communications planning and strengthen outreach infrastructure
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- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
- At least 18 years of age
- College graduate
- 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.
Time Requirements
- 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.
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- Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
- Member will receive a Virtual Member Orientation (VMO) from VISTA on their first day of service.
- Segal AmeriCorps 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
- 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.
- For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare.
- For more information regarding the AmeriCorps VISTA Childcare benefit, please visit https://americorpschildcare.com/.
- For details about Non-Competitive Eligibility, please visit https://my.americorps.gov/trust/help/member_portal/non_competitive_eligibility_overview.htm.
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As an AmeriCorps VISTA member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed their required year of service; the member has satisfactorily completed assignments; and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.
Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets, accomplishment tracking, and quarterly reporting.
Supervisor Name And Contact Information
For VISTA related information, contact Addie Gilkerson, agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
For site related information, contact Bobby Hughes, rhughes@epcamr.org
PLEASE ALSO APPLY USING THIS LINK: My AmeriCorps - Home Page
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
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