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Summer of Service with Wasatch Mountain Institute

One Utah Service Fellowship
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About the One Utah Service Fellowship- Summer of Service 

The One Utah Service Fellowship (OUSF) is a state AmeriCorps program for high school graduates, college students, and emerging professionals who want to create meaningful change across Utah while gaining real-world experience. 

This immersive program places fellows with community-based organizations, nonprofits, and public agencies working on Utah’s most pressing needs—from education and mental health to public health, environmental stewardship, and social services. 

If you’re passionate about service, leadership, and impact, this is for you. 

About Wasatch Mountain Institute

Wasatch Mountain Institute (WMI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring curiosity, confidence, and connection through transformative outdoor and educational experiences. Serving youth, schools, and community partners, WMI delivers high-quality programs that integrate environmental education, leadership development, and social-emotional learning. Through hands-on, place-based experiences, WMI empowers participants to build meaningful relationships with themselves, others, and the natural world.

  • Application Deadline: 05/26/2026 
  • Service Term: 27 hours per week for 11 weeks
  • Expected Term of Service Dates: 05/22/2026 - 08/14/2026* *May be subject to change
  • Minimum of 300 hours 
  • Located in Salt Lake City, UT 

Why Join Us? 

  • Paid Service 
  • Gain hands-on experience in schools, case management, and behavioral health
  • Professional Growth - Build transferable skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving 
  • Community Impact - Make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities across Utah 
  • Statewide and National Networks - Join a cohort of service-minded peers and connect with professionals dedicated to public good 

Member Benefits: 

  • Living Allowance Stipend twice monthly of $900, total of $3,600 
  • Education Award of $1,565, upon successful program completion which can be used for education costs up to cost of attendance or for eligible student loan repayment 
  • Loan Deferment and Interest Forbearance on federally- guaranteed student loans, with potential interest repayment while serving 
  • Access to Member Assistance Program: Includes free telephonic mental health counseling, professional assessments, webinars, and exclusive discounts 

We seek Fellows who: 

  • Are creative problem solvers 
  • Speak and act professionally, with a high level of maturity when faced with uncertainty or discomfort 
  • Have the ability to motivate self and others 
  • Communicate effectively 
  • Commit to showing up, learning, and serving with purpose 
  • Are interested in having a future in public service, nonprofit work, healthcare, education, or social impact 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Be 17 years of age or older 
  • Have a high school diploma or GED 
  • Pass State & Federal background check 
  • Be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Legal Permanent Resident 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Organized, dependable, and adaptable
  • Strong interest in outdoor education and community impact
  • Attention to detail and the ability to manage inventory, systems, and logistics while also being flexible in a dynamic, outdoor program environment

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Designing and building the gear management system, not just organizing gear
  • Limiting hands-on program participation to informing system development only
  • Ensuring all work results in documented, sustainable systems
  • Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current gear management practices to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks
  • Develop and document a standardized gear inventory and tracking system, including tools, workflows, and protocols
  • Create data management systems for tracking gear usage, condition, maintenance schedules, and location across sites
  • Design and implement processes for gear distribution, return, and maintenance to improve efficiency and accountability
  • Develop storage organization systems and standards that support scalability and ease of use across multiple locations
  • Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) and user guides for staff to manage gear consistently
  • Pilot and refine systems on a limited basis to test effectiveness and usability
  • Develop training materials and tools to support staff adoption of new systems
  • Recommend strategies for scaling gear systems as programming expands
  • Document all systems and processes to ensure long-term sustainability and continuity

Required OUSF Member Development will include, but is not limited to: 

  • CPR and First Aid Certification - reimbursement provided by WMI
  • Disability Awareness Training 
  • Orientation to AmeriCorps service and program expectations 
  • Monthly Portfolio Assignments tailored to the Fellow’s professional goals
  • Service Training Modules 
  • Attending other classes, conferences, or trainings directly related to the services they provide 
  • Participating in staff or agency meetings 
  • Joining mandatory organized OUSF gatherings such as National Day of Service or MLK Day 
  • Engaging in intentional reflection on their term of service with other members, campus coordinators, or site supervisors. 

Fellowship Service Responsibilities: 

  • Minimum Hours - Complete your minimum hours by your term end date by performing the above direct service and member development activities. Participating in mandatory OUSF gatherings such as 9/11 National Day of Service (September), MLK Day (January), UServeUtah AmeriCorps Member Gathering (March) 
  • Timely Reporting: - Using an online system called IPT, members complete a service hour record form and a monthly progress report each month. - Members must complete all exit forms and surveys within 30 days of their last day of service. 
  • Volunteer Mobilization Project: - The Volunteer Mobilization Project (VMP) is a required project each OUSF AmeriCorps member completes during their term, where they design and lead a volunteer effort that supports their host site or community. In partnership with their Site Supervisor, fellows plan a project, recruit community volunteers, and carry it out. - Members must mobilize at least 5 non-AmeriCorps volunteers for at least one hour of time each for a project within the state of Utah. 

Equal Opportunity Statement: 

The One Utah Service Fellowship is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for application and service with our programs. To request reasonable accommodation please visit https://www.usu.edu/hr/current-employees/ada/ 

This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, sex, political affiliation, or, in most instances, religion. It is also unlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization that, files a complaint about such discrimination. In addition to filing a complaint with local and state agencies that are responsible for resolving discrimination complaints, you may bring a complaint to the attention of AmeriCorps, the Federal Agency. 

If you believe that you or others have been discriminated against, or if you want more information, contact: 

Utah Labor Commission 

160 East 300 South, 3rd Floor 

Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6600 

(801) 530-6800 

Office of Civil Right and Inclusiveness 

The AmeriCorps agency 250 E Street, SW 

Washington, DC 20525 

202-606-7503 (TTY and reasonable accommodation line) 

(202) 565-3465 (FAX); eo@cns.gov (email)