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Energy Communities OSM Pilot VISTA Leader WV
 
 
 
As energy opportunities expand, coal and power facility jobs are declining across the United States. This VISTA project will develop and advance programs that increase environmental awareness and stewardship, job training, employment pathways, and access to existing federal and community resources for low-income individuals living in energy transition communities. The Energy Community AmeriCorps VISTA project will serve low-income energy communities in New Mexico that are experiencing energy transformations. The VISTA Leader will be placed with lStewards Individual Placements to support Energy Communities VISTA members to help assess environmental impacts, identify existing supports, and develop economic transformation and revitalization goals with their communities. Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) VISTA Program is a national intermediary sponsor with 22 years of experience operating VISTA projects that support economic development and environmental stewardship in coal mining communities. Since 2002, Stewards has engaged over 1,200 VISTA members, securing $41 million in grants and in-kind resources, recruiting 100,000 volunteers, and developing capacity for organizations to strengthen mining communities. Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) is a program of Conservation Legacy, a national organization with a 25-year history of operating AmeriCorps VISTA and State and National programs.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA leader will support VISTA Members to assess and develop an asset map of existing community supports and new federal opportunities available to the community. The VISTA Leader will support VISTA Members to identify organizations serving the community and build partnerships and coalitions to align resources.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Environment ,  Neighborhood Revitalization . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Public Speaking ,  Environment ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Recruitment ,  Counseling ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Energy Communities OSM Pilot VISTA Leader WV
Program Start/End Date
11/04/2024  -   11/03/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WEST VIRGINIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/24/2024  To  11/03/2024 
Contact Shelby Street
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
6812380947
sstreet@conservationlegacy.org
www.stewardslegacy.org
Listing ID 122538

       

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