Position Title: Communication & Outreach Specialist – VISTA Summer Associate

Conservation Legacy Program: Conservation Corps New Mexico Individual Placement

Site Location: Teleservice eligible; must be within commuting distance of the following program offices:

560 N. 17th Street

Las Cruces, NM 88005

7851 C 2nd Street SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105

Terms of Service:

Start Date: 6/29/2026

End Date: 9/4/2026

AmeriCorps Slot Classification: Minimum-time

Purpose:

Conservation Corps New Mexico (CCNM), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. CCNM is excited to host a Communication & Outreach Specialist to support CCNM with successful promotion and outreach by engaging corpsmembers and Southern New Mexico communities.

The Communication and Outreach Specialist (Specialist) will assist CCNM staff with recruitment and community events, creating and distributing print media, photo and video documentation of corpsmember projects, and providing a critical presence on CCNM social media platforms.

Description of Duties:

· Following Conservation Legacy’s organizational messaging structure, post social media content on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok.

· Develop and provide audience-appropriate presentations about CCNM to recruit, inform, and inspire the public.

· Participate in career fairs and community events such as the farmers market to promote CCNM program and opportunities.

· Create compelling partner outreach materials and program overview brochures.

· Develop stories in area newspapers, publications, and other media.

· Travel to visit corpsmembers in the field and obtain media content (may require day trips or overnight travel).

Qualifications:

· At least 18 years of age

· Valid U.S Driver’s License - Drivers must be over 21 or have had a license for at least 3 years.

· Education: Pursing or completing undergraduate degree in communication-related field.

· Language: English Speaking.

· Experience with social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.

· Experience developing communications resources, such as flyers, web pages, and communications plans.

· Experience with photo/video documentation.

· Interest in conservation field and learning about conservation projects.

· Willingness to travel and visit corpsmembers in the field.

· Demonstrated ability to work independently on project related work.

· Demonstrated confidence in navigating when to take initiative and seek support in workplace.

· Ability to attend in-person retreat from July 20-24 in Seattle, WA.

· United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.

· Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate

· 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 per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service.

· Outside employment is allowed, as long as it does not interfere with work hours.

· Work hours are expected to fall between 7AM and 7PM local time, flexibility provided within this window.

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 $1,565.08

· Living Allowance of $957.46 (taxable) every other week

· Healthcare Coverage if Eligible

· Childcare Coverage if Eligible

· Loan forbearance if Eligible

· Interest Payments if Eligible

· Recreational Opportunities

· Professional Development Opportunities

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate, performance will be evaluated on whether the Summer Associate has completed the required number of hours, whether the Summer Associate has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the Summer Associate 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 and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Erin Adams

eadams@conservationlegacy.org

330 Harper Park Drive

Beckley, WV 25801

(304) 860-0578

Host Organization Contact:

Joy Hernandez

jhernandez@conservationlegacy.org

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.