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Richwood Economic Development Coordinator VISTA
 
 
 
In 2023, a team of community volunteers in Richwood, “The Richwood Dreamers,” participated in the Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities (BRECC) Action Challenge with the support of The West Virginia Community Development Hub and Richwood Scientific, a nonprofit. Through this program, the team prepared an Economic Diversification Plan for Richwood, which centers on three economic diversification pathways: 1) Downtown Revitalization & Housing, 2) Arts & Culture, and 3) Outdoor Recreation. This VISTA project is focused on reducing poverty by implementing key initiatives associated with these pathways which are aimed at increasing economic opportunity for Richwood residents. Expanding the capacity of the already strong volunteer team, this VISTA position will provide assistance with marketing, community engagement, partner outreach, project management and fundraising for all three main pillars of the economic diversification plan. Also, this position will support specific projects related to downtown revitalization, namely the G.C. Murphy Building and Milltown Grade School projects. This position is an opportunity to make a difference in a welcoming place that is poised on the edge of progress.
 
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Member Duties : The member will be responsible for activities including but not limited to: - Creating and promoting outreach materials to share the story of Richwood’s economic diversification pathways and the work of The Dreamers and partners to implement the pathways - Collaborating with The Dreamers Core Team on community engagement and partnership development activities to bolster support for the economic diversification pathways - Providing essential project coordination support for The Dreamers Core Team - Designing and implementing fundraising opportunities to generate resources for priority initiative - Aiding in the planning of activities related to building rehabilitation and revitalization, with an emphasis on two priority properties: the G.C. Murphy Building and Milltown Grade School
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  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 ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing ,  Community Outreach ,  Entrepreneur/Business ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work ,  Communications ,  Fine Arts/Crafts ,  Community Organization ,  General Skills ,  Public Speaking ,  Non-Profit Management . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Richwood Economic Development Coordinator VISTA
Program Start/End Date
02/03/2024  -   02/02/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WEST VIRGINIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  11/18/2024  To  04/18/2025 
Contact Erin Susman
100 Kanawha Blvd W
Charleston   WV   25302
3045331077
e.susman@wvhub.org
www.wvhub.org
Listing ID 124969

       

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