Stewards VISTA: Appalshop - Film Creative… at Conservation… · Jenkins

Summary: Conservation Legacy is dedicated to advancing community and economic development in Eastern Kentucky. The Stewards VISTA role focuses on enhancing the Appalachian creative economy through film, media, and storytelling by researching regional film assets and creating resources to support filmmakers.

Responsibilities:
- Research existing film assets in the region
- Research information about the Kentucky film incentive, and create internal and external resources for people to understand how to use it
- Create contact lists, workflow templates, resource dashboards and outreach materials
- Create a database for staff to identify film screening opportunities/festivals for both Appalshop and regional films
- Research past and potential funding sources that Appalshop can pursue
- Research new community and national partnerships that strengthen the program with new opportunities

Required Qualifications:
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
- Must be 18 years of age
- High School graduate or GED
- Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check

Required Skills: Database creation, Resource guide development, Outreach material creation, Film incentive knowledge, Film asset mapping, Film screening and festival identification, Partnership development

Benefits: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award* of $7,395.00, Or choice of cash stipend of ~$1,800.00, Living Allowance of $68.39 per day, disbursed every 2 weeks, Cellphone stipend, Relocation Allowance ($750) if Eligible, Healthcare Coverage* if Eligible, Childcare Coverage* if Eligible, Loan forbearance if Eligible, Interest Payments if Eligible, Training and Professional Development Opportunities, Employee Wellness Program (access to a licensed, professional counselor and 24/7 support), Non-Competitive Eligibility* (NCE) status upon successful completion of the term, Networking and Mentorship, Training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities, Virtual Member Orientation (VMO) from VISTA on their first day of service