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Position Title: Stewards VISTA: Marys River Watershed Council- AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements, East

Site Location: Marys River Watershed Council

City, State or Full Address: 101 SW Western Blvd Suite 105, Corvallis, OR 97333

Start Date: August 10, 2026

End Date: August 9, 2027

Must serve a 365-day (1 year) service term

Living Allowance: $68.39/day ($24,962.35/year)

ALSO Apply using this link: My AmeriCorps - Home Page

Purpose

Marys River Watershed Council’s initiative, an AmeriCorps Program, seeks to inspire and support voluntary stewardship of the Marys River watershed by expanding equitable access to environmental education, outreach, and volunteer opportunities for communities in western Oregon, particularly low-income residents and those facing barriers to participation; it is grounded in values of collaboration, inclusivity, sustainability, and community-driven conservation.

Within an AmeriCorps Position, the member will build organizational capacity by developing outreach systems, educational tools, and engagement strategies that connect underserved residents to watershed learning and stewardship opportunities. The member will collaborate with staff, partners, and community groups to strengthen education and volunteer programs, ensuring long-term access and meaningful participation in environmental stewardship.

The AmeriCorps VISTA member will build capacity and develop sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty in underserved communities.

Description Of Duties

The AmeriCorps VISTA member will expand MRWC’s community presence and cultivate stewardship by developing volunteer programs and outreach initiatives throughout the Marys River watershed.

Activities Include

• Developing a plan for staff to build a volunteer Ambassador Program
• Developing public engagement events
• Creating a toolkit for staff to manage social media and newsletter communications

Qualifications

• 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

Physical Requirements

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.

Orientation And Training

• 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.

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
• Training Funds
• 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.

Evaluation And Reporting

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, ***email_hidden***

For site related information, contact Lauren Merrill, [email protected]

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.