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Stewards VISTA: Energy Communities EDA - Ctr For Comm Grt Y1
 
 
 
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. Indiana County Thrives (ICT) is an inclusive, community-led economic and workforce development initiative focused on creating equitable opportunities in the coal-impacted communities of Indiana County, PA. ICT draws strength from its partnership with The Center for Community Growth and Whole Unity Inc., who have been working to address the needs of marginalized communities and strengthen community bonds. ICT’s focus is to build capacity by facilitating strategic workshops that advance place-based development. Our program seeks to connect each community’s unique identity, assets, and ambitions, to create innovative pathways for thriving places to live, work, and play. Our efforts have gained momentum with the addition of 2 DOE capacity building programs. With the help of our VISTA, we’re poised to leverage these new skills, relationships, and the groundwork from our existing programs to achieve a just transition. The VISTA project will be instrumental in facilitating ICT’s mission to bring about new, diverse economic and workforce opportunities. Their skills will help us in executing our workshops, engaging with stakeholders, reporting on results, finding funding, and developing the partnerships that will turn community-led innovation strategies into actionable steps towards building diverse and robust local economies that follow the Department of Labor’s good jobs principles.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will assess and develop an asset map of existing community supports and new federal opportunities available to the community. The VISTA will identify organizations serving the community, and build partnerships and coalitions to align resources. The VISTA will develop strategic plans utilizing community input to identify anti-poverty initiatives needed by the community.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Stipend ,  housing stipend ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Entrepreneur/Business ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Community Organization ,  Public Speaking ,  Environment ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  General Skills ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: Energy Communities EDA - Ctr For Comm Grt Y1
Program Start/End Date
12/02/2024  -   12/01/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  08/28/2024  To  12/02/2024 
Contact Shelby Street
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
6812380947
sstreet@conservationlegacy.org
www.stewardslegacy.org/ecap
Listing ID 124152

       

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