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Accelerate West Side Coordinator VISTA
 
 
 
Part of the Accelerate program of the ACT Now Community Business Resilience Initiative (CBRI), the West Side of Charleston has been hard at work for the past year and a half building resilience in their community. As part of their resilience planning and building, they are embarking on a multifaceted approach to building economic opportunities and food access within the community during emergencies. Through the establishment of a Community Development Corporation (CDC) to boost local entrepreneurship and job creation, and through a mobile market truck that will provide healthy food to residents, thus improving health outcomes and quality of life for residents, the West Side is embarking on an exciting new chapter. This project will create tangible, long-term improvements in the economic and social fabrics of the community. The VISTA project will provide capacity to establish the CDC and to embark on the food truck project. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking exposure to diverse opportunities and experiences within public health, local government, various foundations, and community-based organizations.
 
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Member Duties : Activities that this member will be tasked with include, but are not limited to: Developing or deepening partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders Coordinating meetings among organizations and various stakeholders Researching and identify sources of funding for project outcomes Collaborating with team members to secure funding Planning and leading community outreach education events. Developing relationships with local farmers to establish partnerships around food sourcing
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Disaster Relief ,  Community Outreach ,  Health ,  Hunger ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Conflict Resolution ,  General Skills ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Accelerate West Side Coordinator VISTA
Program Start/End Date
02/03/2025  -   02/04/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WEST VIRGINIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  11/19/2024  To  04/19/2025 
Contact Erin Susman
100 Kanawha Blvd W
Charleston   WV   25302
3045331077
e.susman@wvhub.org
www.wvhub.org
Listing ID 125023

       

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