Stewards VISTA: Plant it Forward - Conservation Legacy

This position is a 365 day (1 year) public service term lasting from January 13, 2025 – January 12, 2026.



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







About Stewards:



Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards or STE) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health.



For more information regarding Stewards, please visit our website. (https://stewardslegacy.org/)







About the Site and Position:



Plant It Forward (PIF) is a Houston, Texas-based nonprofit organization with the mission to empower refugees to develop sustainable farming businesses that produce fresh, healthy food for the community. They envision thriving farmers, enriching Houston’s vibrant culture. Their organization secures land, trains and mentors farmers, and facilitates sales to local markets. Located throughout Houston, their farms are cultivated with sustainable practices that enrich the land and support the surrounding community.



For more information regarding Plant it Forward, please visit their website. (https://plantitforward.farm/)







Member Duties:





+ Community engagement



+ Grant writing



+ Volunteer management









Service Areas:





+ Community Outreach



+ Children/Youth



+ Environment



+ Community and Economic Development









Program Benefits:





+ Segal Education Award ($7,395) OR Cash Stipend (~$1,800) upon successful completion of service



+ Living Allowance ($68.39/day, disbursed every 2 weeks)



+ Relocation Allowance



+ Regular Training and Professional Development Opportunities (free and virtual)



+ Employee Wellness Program (access to a licensed, professional counselor and 24/7 in-moment support)



+ Childcare*



+ Healthcare*



+ Non-Competitive Eligibility upon successful completion of the term*



+ Networking and Mentorship



+ Access to a nationwide cohort of like-minded peers









*For more information regarding the Segal Education Award, check out this link as well as alternative uses for the award here (https://conservationlegacy.org/alt-ed-award) .



*For more information regarding the AmeriCorps VISTA Childcare benefit, please visit https://americorpschildcare.com/



*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare



*For details about Non-Competitive Eligibility, please visit https://my.americorps.gov/trust/help/member_portal/non_competitive_eligibility_overview.htm







For more information, please contact Addie Gilkerson (she/her) at agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org







Stewards Individual Placements does not and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application, interviewing, and/or onboarding process, please send your request to the hiring manager in your preferred method of communication.

Required Skills

(Recommended)





+ Teamwork



+ Public Speaking



+ Writing/Editing



+ Fund raising/Grant Writing



+ Recruitment



+ Community Organization



+ Urban Planning



+ Environment



Required Experience

College degree required.