Position Title: WV Rural Engagement Ambassador for Development and Youth (WV Ready) – AmeriCorps Member with Great Kanawha Resource Conservation & Development Council

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: Great Kanawha Resources Conservation & Development Council
418 Goff Mountain Rd.; Cross Lanes, WV 25313

Terms of Service: 28 week AmeriCorps Service Member position

• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• End Date: 12/25/2026
• Application Deadline: 05/14/2026 (or until filled)
• Number of Positions Available: 1
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Hours

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements, a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural and cultural resources. The West Virginia Rural Engagement Ambassadors for Development and Youth (WV READY) is a collaborative AmeriCorps program sponsored by Stewards Individual Placements. Stewards, in partnership with Volunteer WV, and local community organizations such as the Capitol conservation District, is working to support West Virginia’s developing tourism, and outdoor recreation economies.

The Greater Kanawha Resource Conservation & Development Council (RC&D) focuses on accelerating resource concerns, conservation, development initiatives, and proper use of natural resources while promoting economic and community development. RC&D collaborates and partners with local commissions, tourism councils, and local economic development stakeholders to make positive and sustainable impacts on local communities.

Stewards Individual Placements and the Great Kanawha RC&D are looking for a WV Ready Member who will work directly with RC&D Council Members and partners to promote programs that reach the community and provide funding through a variety of events, conservation promotion, and agricultural or community visits. The WV Ready member will be working partners of Great Kanawha RC&D for local project assistance, grant communications, and conservation or development planning. The WV Ready member will also work with office staff on planning and coordinating workshops and outreach events to promote best conservation practices. This WV Ready member will work with a wide variety of community partners, such as county commission, conservation district supervisors, municipalities, and both federal and state partnering resources. The scope of this work will cover a large portion of southern WV and offer potential statewide involvement through partnership with all 5 covering councils.

Description of Duties:

To achieve the goals of this WV Ready position, the member will:

• Conduct community meetings for project ideas, including both conservation and development-based work
• Conduct conservation-based workshops and projects
• Assist with grant writing and funder engagement
• Collaborate directly with RC&D Executive Board to support public relations initiatives, grant writing, and administrative planning tasks
• Support planning and facilitation of soil and water projects such as community waterway clean-ups, and/or school community gardens
• Assist in direct communication to community partners for grant reporting processes and conduct site visits for RC&D granted projects.
• Assist in development of potential new projects and the initiation of our Youth Ambassadorship Program for youth engagement.

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 18 years of age
• 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
• Able to commit to 28 weeks of service
• Posses a current Driver's License, and have the ability to drive with an insurable driving record

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• · Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• · Professional communication skills: written, presentation, and public speaking
• · Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Excel, and Forms
• · Event Planning
• · Facilitating group conversations
• · Managing/supporting volunteers
• · Experience/familiarity with trail maintenance and/or trial construction
• · Leadership
• · Open-minded and collaborative spirit
• · Ability and willingness to work actively outdoor for several hours
• · Passion for outdoor recreation
  
  

Our Commitment:
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work 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. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

• Typically, this position is expected to serve regular work-week days and hours, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
• Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term
• The Member will be included in the WV Ready Member cohort; this cohort will meet on a bi-weekly basis for 1.5 hours and Members are expected to attend

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• Member will receive training on Community Asset Mapping (CAM)

Benefits:

Although each WV READY Member’s project will look different depending on host site needs, they will still be able to lean on a cohort-style model for support, shared experiences, and professional development. Ideal candidates for this initiative are young adults looking to build a career and be a part of this larger movement in the Mountain State! Additional benefits include:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
• Living Allowance of $600 per week
  • Receive tuition and fee waivers at West Virginia institutions of higher education

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• Paid Training & Professional Development
• Access to all member and alumni benefits of Conservation Legacy
• · Opportunity to make a HUGE impact on your community
• · Service opportunities can help propel your career forward with intentional experience and professional connections

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, 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 and accomplishment tracking.

Application, Resume and Cover Letter:
When uploading and attaching your resume to this application, please also upload and attach a cover letter. In your cover letter, please note your interest and qualifications in this position.

Recruiter & Program Coordinator Contact Information:
Susie Schroer
Stewards Individual Placements Program Coordinator
sschroer@conservationlegacy.org
970-317-9131

We are 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.