Stewards VISTA: Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Programs & Events Coordinator- AmeriCorps

Position Title: Stewards VISTA: Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Programs & Events Coordinator- AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements, East

Site Location: Washington, DC

City, State or Full Address: 1550 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019

Terms of Service:

Start Date: 06/02/25

End Date: 06/01/26

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

Living Allowance: $76.61/day ($27,962.65/year)

Housing Stipend: $2,500/month

Cell Phone Stipend: $75/month

PLEASE APPLY USING THIS LINK: My AmeriCorps - Home Page

Purpose:

This is an AmeriCorps position within an AmeriCorps program focused on expanding access to education, community engagement, and environmental stewardship. The program serves communities in Washington, D.C., with a focus on those historically underserved, by strengthening connections to nature and public lands through inclusive programming and outreach. Guided by the values of equity, sustainability, and public service, the program aims to create welcoming, educational, and enriching experiences for all park visitors.

The AmeriCorps member serving as the Programs & Events Coordinator with Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens will build capacity by planning and promoting educational programs and events, coordinating community outreach and volunteer efforts, and developing partnerships that support long-term access to environmental education. This indirect service position will help strengthen the organization’s ability to connect diverse communities with nature and provide pathways to education and opportunity.

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

Description of Duties:

• Plan and promote programs and events that get people excited about nature and the park, including coordinating special activities during extended evening hours (Come Alive After 5).

• Help grow our volunteer program by creating ways for more people to get involved and stay connected with the park.

• Build relationships with local organizations to expand our reach and create new community partnerships.

• Support outreach efforts to engage more visitors—especially families, youth, and seniors—from nearby neighborhoods.

• Learn the behind-the-scenes of nonprofit work, including communications, visitor engagement, and general operations.

• Track the impact of programs and suggest ways we can improve and grow.

This is an indirect service position—meaning you’ll be working behind the scenes to build lasting systems and programs that make a real difference for the community and the park.

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) from 6/02/25 to 6/01/26, 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

o or choice of cash stipend of ~$1,800.00

• Living Allowance of $76.61 per day, disbursed every 2 weeks

• Housing Stipend of $2,500/month

• Cell Phone Stipend of $75/month

• 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.

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, agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org

For site related information, contact Sheena Foster, sheena@fokag.org

PLEASE 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.