Conservation Legacy · 3 hours ago
Stewards VISTA: Wyoming County Economic Development Authority - AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy is focused on advancing workforce readiness and sustainable economic development in rural communities. They are seeking an AmeriCorps member to strengthen the Wyoming County Economic Development Authority's capacity through community assessment tools and strategic planning resources.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Refine and standardize community assessment instruments developed during the prior service year to support consistent data collection for workforce readiness and economic development initiatives
Develop written assessment guidance, protocols, and staff-facing instructions to ensure tools are used accurately and consistently across organizational programs
Create internal documentation that links assessment findings to workforce planning, partner engagement, and economic development decision-making processes
Standardize asset mapping templates and internal database structures to support the organization’s tracking of workforce resources, training providers, and economic development assets
Develop internal classification criteria to organize workforce-related resources and community assets in a manner that supports planning and analysis
Translate the organization’s existing strategic plan into an internal implementation framework that outlines phases, sequencing, and staff responsibilities for execution
Create planning tools, including timelines, role-alignment templates, and priority-setting matrices, to support coordinated workforce and economic transition efforts
Consolidate assessment tools, asset maps, and planning resources into a structured internal project archive for ongoing staff access and use
Develop transition, orientation, and reference documentation to support long-term staff ownership and sustainability of internal systems after the AmeriCorps term
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Company
Conservation Legacy
Conservation Legacy is a national organization dedicated to supporting locally based conservation service programs.