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Stewards VISTA: Energy Communities - KY River - Region 2 Y1
 
 
 
The Kentucky River Area Development District (KRADD) is the planning and development district for an eight (8) county area. The VISTA member will focus on the following four of the eight Eastern counties: Knott, Leslie, Letcher, and Perry. These counties are economically disadvantaged and distressed by the loss of coal mining in the region. Additionally, there has been a substantial population decrease exacerbated by both COVID-19 and the recent floods in 2021 and 2022. There is an opportunity to strengthen the communities by increasing economic development, services, and highlighting what makes this region special and unique. KRADD and the VISTA member will research ways to support the switch from a coal economy to a manufacturing and tourism-based economy, and by working with the ongoing efforts in the region to meet the goals outlined in the Infrastructure and Investment Act as well as the Inflation Reduction Act. These goals will be achieved through the VISTA writing and administering applications for the cities, counties, and non-profits in Region 2. The VISTA member will support federal and state efforts through projects that supply infrastructure to low-to-moderate income families that rely on failing drinking water wells, community projects that provide ADA compliance, improvements to existing parks and trails and the creation of new ones, showcasing our cultural heritage, assisting in the creation of new economic development opportunities, and working with our communities to improve broadband. The VISTA member will also work with trained grant writers at KRADD to learn how to properly develop, write, and administer these projects through research, data collection, public meetings, and hearings, utilizing steering committees, and making valuable contacts on both the state and federal levels.
 
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Member Duties : This VISTA will work in the following counties: Knott, Leslie, Letcher, and Perry. • Work with managers and appropriate staff to gather information for proposals and coordinates preparation of proposals, grant applications, etc. • Acquire information about potential funding sources (local, state, and federal) including current guidelines, giving histories, and other relevant information • Develop relationships with current and potential funders to strengthen their connection to the District • Manage and meets a schedule of grant deadlines, reporting timelines and deliverables • Work with city and county governments and local communities within the District to assist with short- and long-range planning efforts and project development • Assist in the development, submittal, and administration of any resulting loan/grant applications • Develop a process for coordination with steering committees and translation from steering committee recommendations to project documentation
 
Program Benefits : $400 monthly Housing stipend provided ,  Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Environment . 
 
Skills :
Environment ,  Recruitment ,  Communications ,  General Skills ,  Youth Development ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Leadership ,  Public Speaking ,  Community Organization ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: Energy Communities - KY River - Region 2 Y1
Program Start/End Date
07/15/2024  -   07/14/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations KENTUCKY  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/22/2024  To  06/01/2024 
Contact Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
3045331211
agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
www.stewardslegacy.org
Listing ID 122168

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