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Groundwork Entrepreneurial and Capacity Building VISTA

Since 1995, Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) has been working to build a thriving regional food and agriculture system that creates healthy communities, respects the planet, and cultivates profitable opportunities for Appalachians. The Groundwork Entrepreneurial and Capacity Building VISTA will primarily support the work of the Groundwork workforce development program. Est. in 2020, Groundwork provides agricultural-based job training to people with barriers to employment. Barriers are wide-ranging and could include lack of education, criminal history, Veteran status, addiction and recovery, workforce re-entry, and more. The Groundwork program focuses on providing 360-degree skill development, which includes job training, personal skill development (like financial literacy), professional skill development (like critical thinking and communication), and entrepreneurship/business skill training. This is the right position for a self-starter who is detail-oriented and business-minded and who wants to use their skills to promote and build programming aimed at helping struggling individuals realize their full potential. They should be excited about developing protocol and replicable work plans to be used past their service year(s). Applicant must have outstanding written and oral communication skills, excellent time management skills, and be able to prioritize effectively. The ideal applicant would have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Relations, Civics, or a related field. Previous agriculture experience is preferred but not required. The position requires a valid driver’s license and frequent use of a computer. Bristol is convenient to hiking on the Appalachian Trail, rock climbing at Hidden Valley WMA, wild ponies in Greyson Highlands SP, and live music during Bristol’s Rhythm & Roots Reunion Festival. For more information about ASD and the Groundwork Entrepreneurial and Capacity Building VISTA contact dbrowning@asdevelop.org.

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Member Duties : The Groundwork Entrepreneurial and Capacity Building VISTA will help expand ASD’s new workforce development program by generating program awareness among all stakeholders as well as the overall community. This involves cultivating an online presence for the program by creating and publishing original written and video content that can be used on the Groundwork website and shared with partners for publication. The VISTA will also help increase capacity of the program by building a network of volunteers and subject-expert trainers. This involves designing and organizing events on the ASD grounds and in the greenhouse that promote health among targeted populations and expand interest in agriculture among the community. It also involves recruiting and managing volunteers to deliver training and mentorship to Groundwork participants and members of the community in general. This VISTA will also help develop a social enterprise model.

Program Benefits : Training , Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Veterans , Education , Hunger , Entrepreneur/Business , Community Outreach , Environment , Health , Ex-Offender Reentry .

Skills : Recruitment , Business/Entrepreneur , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Computers/Technology , Communications , Environment , Team Work .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Groundwork Entrepreneurial and Capacity Building VISTA

Program Start/End Date
05/16/2021 - 05/15/2022

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	VIRGINIA

Accepting Applications
From 03/16/2021 To 04/02/2021

Contact	Appalachian Development
Appalachian Sustainable Development
Bristol VA 24201
2766231121
dbrowning@asdevelop.org
asdevelop.org

Listing ID	101897


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