Energy Communities AmeriCorps VISTA

Project summary

As energy opportunities expand, coal and power facility jobs are declining across the United States. This VISTA project will develop and advance programs that increase environmental awareness and stewardship, job training, employment pathways, and access to existing federal and community resources for low-income individuals living in energy transition communities. Stewards is a program of Conservation Legacy that supports economic development and environmental stewardship in coal mining communities.

Opportunity description

Energy Community AmeriCorps VISTAs will serve in energy communities across the nation experiencing energy transformations. VISTAs are placed with local organizations to assess environmental impacts, identify existing supports, and develop economic revitalization goals for low-income communities. Goals include creating environmental awareness and stewardship programs, developing new job skills, transferring job skills, strengthening career pathways, and accessing federal and community resources.

Benefits

• Education benefit
• Federal noncompetitive hiring authority
• Healthcare
• Mental and behavioral health benefits
• Childcare
• Relocation expenses