Stewards VISTA: Fay-Penn Economic Development Council -AmeriCorps

The Stewards VISTA position at Fay-Penn Economic Development Council is a full-time AmeriCorps role based in Lemont Furnace, PA. It focuses on enhancing rural community capacity through tourism and small business support, aiming to reduce poverty and foster economic development over a one-year service term. The living allowance is approximately $24,962 annually.
Position Title: Stewards VISTA: Fay-Penn Economic Development Council -AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements, East Site Location: Lemont Furnace, PA City, State or Full Address: 1040 Eberly Way, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456 Terms of Service: Start Date: 06/02/25 End Date: 06/01/26 Must serve a 365-day (1 year) service term Living Allowance: $68.39/day ($24,962.35/year) PLEASE APPLY USING THIS LINK: My AmeriCorps - Home Page Purpose: This is an AmeriCorps Position within an AmeriCorps Program designed to build the capacity of rural communities in Fayette County, Pennsylvania by fostering sustainable economic development through tourism and small business support. The program aims to reduce poverty by supporting local entrepreneurs, strengthening community partnerships, and expanding workforce development efforts in a historically underserved region of northern Appalachia. Rooted in values of service, collaboration, and equity, the pr...