Position Title: Stewards VISTA: The People's Partner for Community Development
- AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements, East
Site Location: Lame Deer, MT
City, State or Full Address: 509 Cheyenne Avenue, Lame Deer, MT 59043
Terms of Service:
Start Date: 07/14/25
End Date: 07/13/26
Must serve a 365-day (1 year) service term
Living Allowance: $68.39/day ($24,962.35/year)
Purpose:
This is an AmeriCorps Program committed to advancing energy efficiency and conservation within the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Montana. Through service with People's Partner for Community Development, a Native-led non-profit organization, the program supports community-led efforts to reduce energy consumption and costs while honoring the land, cultural history, and traditional values of the Northern Cheyenne people. Rooted in the principles of self-sufficiency, self-determination, and sustainability, the program fosters economic development and enhances the quality of life through environmental stewardship and education.
This AmeriCorps Position will support community members and stakeholders in identifying and implementing energy-saving initiatives. The member will assist in developing and managing energy efficiency programs, delivering conservation training, evaluating program effectiveness, and staying informed on best practices in the field. Through their service, the member will play a vital role in protecting the community’s future and advancing the mission of economic and environmental resilience.
The AmeriCorps VISTA member will build capacity and develop sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty in underserved communities.
Description of Duties:
As an AmeriCorps member serving with People’s Partner for Community Development, you will play an important role in helping the community save energy and lower utility costs. You will:
· Help plan and develop energy efficiency programs that fit the needs of the Northern Cheyenne community.
· Work closely with your supervisor and team to organize and carry out energy-saving projects.
· Meet with local stakeholders (like community members, businesses, and tribal leaders) to understand their energy needs and suggest solutions.
· Create and lead training sessions to teach people how to save energy at home or at work.
· Track the results of the programs and make improvements when needed.
· Research new ideas and technologies in energy conservation and share what you learn with the team.
Through this service, you’ll gain real world experience in community development, environmental sustainability, and program coordination—while making a major difference in the lives of others.
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 7/14/25 to 7/13/26, 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 $68.39 per day, disbursed every 2 weeks
· Professional Development Funds
· 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 Sharon Small, sksmall@hotmail.com
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.