Stewards VISTA: Community Development Coordinator- Fay-Penn- AmeriCorps

Position Title: Stewards VISTA: Community Development Coordinator- Fay-Penn- AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements, East

Site Location: Lemont Furnace, PA 15456

City, State or Full Address: 1040 Eberly Way

Terms of Service:

Start Date: May 4, 2026

End Date: May 3, 2027

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

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

Apply using this link: My AmeriCorps - Home Page

Purpose:

This AmeriCorps Program strengthens economic stability in Uniontown’s Main Street district by advancing downtown revitalization, historic preservation, and small business growth through coordinated planning and public-private collaboration.

This AmeriCorps Position builds organizational capacity for the Uniontown Downtown Business District Authority by developing internal systems, documentation tools, and partnership frameworks that support long-term management of revitalization and redevelopment initiatives. Through service, the member contributes to sustainable economic development that addresses root causes of poverty while gaining experience in Main Street planning, economic development research, and organizational capacity-building.

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

Description of Duties:

• Develop internal planning and project management tools to support Main Street revitalization initiatives
• Create partnership mapping frameworks that document public- and private-sector stakeholders and collaboration structures
• Develop internal documentation outlining coordination protocols, roles, and governance structures
• Compile and maintain internal inventories of downtown real estate and historic commercial assets
• Create research summaries and reference guides related to historic preservation and redevelopment planning
• Develop internal business development planning tools that support entrepreneurship and innovation strategies
• Create internal reporting templates for board documentation, annual planning, and organizational tracking
• Develop systems for organizing staff-provided financial records and program documentation to support long-term operational efficiency

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

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

• Living Allowance of $68.39 per day, disbursed every 2 weeks
• Housing Stipend
• 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 .

*For more information regarding the AmeriCorps VISTA Childcare benefit, please visit .

*For details about Non-Competitive Eligibility, please visit .

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 protected]

For site related information, contact Misty Hiltabidel, [email protected]

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.