Community Stewardship Coordinator - Rock Point Commons/VHCB

AmeriCorps; Burlington (VT); In loco; USD 15.000 - 18.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Rock Point Commons in Burlington, Vermont, seeks a Community Stewardship Coordinator for VHCB AmeriCorps to strengthen volunteer engagement and environmental education.

The role supports environmental stewardship, education programs, and community partnerships, with duties across visitor services, program evaluation, and volunteer coordination.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Commitment to environmental education and volunteer engagement.
• Experience coordinating community programs is a plus.

Mansioni

• Coordinate and lead environmental education programming for the public.
• Help lead and manage volunteer programs and community service days.
• Guide Rock Point’s nature center visitors and design/lead community activities.
• Support stewardship of Rock Point’s natural areas, orchards, gardens, and trails.
• Develop volunteer coordination, visitor engagement, and stewardship systems.
• Coordinate data collection and program evaluation to document impact.
• Participate in an Independent Service Project and VHCB AmeriCorps initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and networking opportunities.

Conoscenze

Environment

Communications

Education

Leadership

General Skills

Team Work

Formazione

High school diploma/GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Rock Point Commons encompasses 130 acres of publicly accessible conserved lands on the shores of Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vermont. The mission of Rock Point Commons is to cultivate an inclusive, place-based community for education, spirituality, and environmental stewardship. This position is part of a collaboration with our partner organization Burlington Wildways whose mission is to promote ecological health and improve nature access through stewardship, education, and collaboration. This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. The goal of the Community Stewardship Coordinator is to strengthen organizational capacity for volunteer engagement, environmental stewardship, and education. Position begins February 22, 2027 and ends August 6, 2027. This position is Half Time. Requires 915 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 6 months. Member will receive a living allowance of $16,412 (pre-tax) as well as an education award of $3,697.50 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. This position serves in all weather conditions and terrain. Position involves weekday and weekend hours.

Member Duties :

• Coordinate and lead environmental education programming for the public
• Help lead and manage volunteer programs and community service days
• Serve as a guide to Rock Point’s nature center, welcoming visitors and designing and leading community engagement activities
• Support stewardship of Rock Point’s natural areas, orchards, gardens, and trails
• Develop volunteer coordination, visitor engagement, and stewardship systems
• Coordinate data collection and program evaluation to better document program impact
• Participate in an Independent Service Project under the guidance of VHCB AmeriCorps.
• Participate in all VHCB AmeriCorps Program Initiatives & outreach activities to promote AmeriCorps.
• Engage in professional and personal development activities and networking opportunities.

Program Benefits :

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage
• Living Allowance
• Training
.

Terms

• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours
.

Service Areas

• Environment.

Skills

• Communications
• Education
• Leadership
• General Skills
• Environment
• Team Work.

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Community Stewardship Coordinator - Rock Point Commons/VHCB

Program Start/End Date

02/22/2027 - 08/06/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

VERMONT

Accepting Applications

From 10/29/2026 To 01/08/2027

Contact

Kelly Kimball

20 Rock Point Rd

Burlington VT 05408

8028283249

[e-mail]

vhcb.org/our-programs/