The Texas Conservation Corps at American YouthWorks has two AmeriCorps VISTA opportunities we're excited to share. One is a placement with our TxCC program to help expand the number of youth and young adults served across the region. The other is a placement with one of our great partners, the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, to help design and grow their Spanish Colonial-Era Farm project. VISTA participants (Volunteers in Service to America) will build the organizational capacity of organizations that utilize public lands to alleviate long-term systemic poverty through work in environmental stewardship, economic opportunity, or healthy futures.Through this partnership with the US Department of Interior, VISTAs are placed with nonprofits that work on public lands and resources like National Parks and Wildlife Refuges to create and expand efforts to serve impoverished communities. VISTAs work nationwide on the systemic causes of poverty in underserved communities. VISTAs commit to one year of full-time service as they address specific issues that propel the cycle of poverty in the communities they serve. The Texas Conservation Corps (TxCC) VISTA will focus on expanding economic opportunities and environmental services in East Texas, the Gulf Coast and other regions through youth and young adult engagement on public lands. From their headquarters in Austin, Texas, TxCC program builds connections to public lands and the environment, and teaches job-skills and experience that will last a lifetime and prepare participants for future employment in conservation related fields.This VISTA position will build the capacity of the program to enable satellite services in these additional areas. Contact TxCC's Megan Helton for more information on this position at mhelton@americanyouthworks.org The San Antonio Missions National Historical Park VISTA will work to build community connections to the park's new Spanish Colonial Demonstration Farm. This VISTA position in San Antonio will work to develop a community garden at the farm site as well as other community use and support of the demonstration farm which utilizes traditional "acequia" irrigation methods. Contact David Vekasy, Facilities Manger for the park, at david_vekasy@nps.gov Roles & Responsibilities: •Write grants, attend community meetings, conduct outreach and education, develop resources, fundraise, conduct research, develop strategic planning, build partnerships, etc. •Must commit to a full year of National Service with a single sponsoring organization •Follow the professional expectations of their sponsoring organization & the requirements of the Corporation For National Service (CNCS) Benefits: * Monthly Living Stipend * $5,645 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award (Upon Completion of Service) * Student Loan Forbearance during Service (Interest Paid by CNCS upon completion of service) * Professional Development; Focus Area Training; and Hands-On Experience * Relocation expenses for members traveling over 50 miles to serve are covered by CNCS * Non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status for federal employment for one year following completion of VISTA service Qualifications: * Must be a US Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident. * Must have received at least a Bachelor's Degree. * Must submit to a Criminal Background Screening. * Must demonstrate a commitment to community service. * Must be willing to relocate to serve. 1. Applicants should send a one page resume, a 3-5 page nonfiction writing sample, and their regional interest to mhelton@americanyouthworks.org or david_vekasy@nps.gov 2. Additionally All DOI/VISTA applicants must complete an AmeriCorps application and submit it to the DOI/VISTA Team at the following link: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=54042&fromSearch=true About the organization: Texas Conservation Corps (TxCC) at American YouthWorks is a powerful regional resource, not only for conservation and disaster services, but also for program alumni, who leave the program trained and ready to become the next leaders in these important fields. TxCC is a federally-designated 21st Century Conservation Service Corps program as well as a member of the Corps Network, the Mountain Alliance of Conservation Corps, and an AmeriCorps grantee of the OneStar Foundation, Texas' State Service Commission. To find out more, go to texasconservationcorps.org