Position Title: OSMRE AmeriCorps Member at Northern Appalachian Coal Mining Heritage Association
Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements
Site Location: Northern Appalachian Coal Mining Heritage Association
22 Coal Country Ln, BLDG 2, Fairmont, WV 26554
Terms of Service: 10 weeks
? Start Date: 09/28/2026
? End Date: 12/04/2026
? Application Deadline: 08/24/2026
? Number of Positions Available: 1
? AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 300 Hours
Stewards Individual Placements
Stewards Individual Placements, a division of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural and cultural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to build institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health.
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is a bureau within the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). Established in 1977 under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA), OSMRE's primary mission is to ensure that coal mining activities are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner and that the land is restored to beneficial use following mining operations. The office provides oversight and assistance to state and tribal regulatory programs, promotes reclamation of abandoned mine lands, and supports research and training to improve reclamation techniques. OSMRE is committed to balancing the nation's need for coal as an energy source with the need to protect and restore the environment.
Northern Appalachian Coal Mining Heritage Association
The mission of Northern Appalachian Coal Mining Heritage Association (NACMHA) is to educate the public on, maintain and preserve the historic and cultural heritage of coal mining in the Northern West Virginia coalfields.
NACMHA is currently striving to build the capacity needed to equip NACMHA to transition from a localized, seasonal museum in Fairmont into a pro-active, regional educator.
Position Role
Stewards Individual Placements, in partnership with Northern Appalachian Coal Mining Heritage Association (NACMHA) is seeking an AmeriCorps Member that will assist in the programmatic coordination of equipping NACMHA into a regional educator. This role will focus on developing sustainable outreach and operational frameworks, preserving the industrial and cultural history of the northern West Virginia coalfields, and aid in NACMHA’s transformation into a high-quality cultural tourism destination in Fairmont, WV.
Description of Duties:
To achieve the goals of this position, the Member will:
? Archival Maintenance and Digitization
o Inventory and catalogue physical historical artifacts, vintage mining equipment, and rare photographs
o Digitize physical records, historical documents, and community oral histories
o Create online access points for researchers, educators, and general public
? Educational Program Outreach
o Assemble a traveling curriculum that brings local coal mining history to regional classrooms
o Conduct teacher workshops to refine materials and activities of the traveling curriculum
o Coordinate logistical delivery and scheduling of local educational presentations
? Community Partnerships & Heritage Area Advancement
o Cultivate strategic alliance with regional tourism boards, local chambers of commerce, and historical societies across northern WV
o Research and prepare foundational data, organize metrics, and map documentation
o Organize community listening session and public heritage events to increase regional membership, funding opportunities, and community investment
Qualifications:
? United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
? Be between the ages of 18-30 (or up to age 35 with Veteran status)
? Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate
? Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
? Able to commit to 10 weeks of service
? Has the ability to drive, with an insurable driving history
? Bachelor's degree in History, Museum Studies, Education, or related field
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
? Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
? Previous museum and archival experience
Our Commitment:
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
Time Requirements:
? Typically, this position is expected to serve Monday – Friday, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
? Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term
? OSMRE Members are part of a cohort and meet virtually online on a bi-weekly basis; the OSMRE cohort space is established for OSMRE Members to collaborate and support one another on various projects, while also discussing various personal and professional development topics
Orientation and Training:
? Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities
? Training/orientation on best practices cataloging and digitizing content
Benefits:
? Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1565.08 pre-tax
? Stipend of $800 per week, pre-tax ($700 Living Allowance + $100 Additional Benefit)
? $1000 Relocation Benefit ($500 issued at start of term, $500 issued upon successful completion at end of term)
? Access to all member and alumni benefits of Conservation Legacy
? Opportunity to make a HUGE impact on your community
? Service opportunities can help propel your career forward with intentional experience and professional connections
? OSMRE Members have opportunities to connect and collaborate with other OSMRE Members in the bi-weekly virtual OSMRE Cohort space
Evaluation and Reporting:
As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.
Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.
Application, Resume and Cover Letter:
To apply, please click on the green “apply” button in the top right corner of the page. In addition to uploading your resume to this application, please also upload and attach a cover letter. In your cover letter, please note your interest and qualifications in the position.
Recruiter & Program Coordinator Contact Information:
Susie Schroer
Stewards Individual Placements Program Coordinator
[email protected]
970-317-9131
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
