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ECAP VISTA: Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
 
 
 
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 that are experiencing energy transformations. VISTA members will be placed with local organizations 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 : Be part of a transformative regional tourism initiative in the landscape of northern Appalachia. This position will assist non-profit team in development and coordination of Partnerships for Appalachian Trails & Heritage (PATH) program, which is designed to assist businesses and communities along the trail system in Fayette County, PA, Cumberland, MD and Thomas, WV. Applicant should be a self-starter and independent thinker eager to jump in and lend their knowledge when needed. Position will work with regional tourism marketing organization to develop branding and marketing plan for PATH and implement ideas. Position will talk with residents, community leaders, and business owners about their specific needs and will assist team to execute PATH programs. Position will work with local workforce development professionals to assist in identifying tourism workforce issues and solutions for local business owners. Beautiful, rural mountain areas serve as your workspace.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Environment . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Environment ,  Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Team Work ,  General Skills ,  Computers/Technology . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
ECAP VISTA: Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
Program Start/End Date
05/05/2025  -   05/04/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/09/2025  To  05/04/2025 
Contact Jeff Davis
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
9703821464
jeff@conservationlegacy.org
https://stewardslegacy.org/ecap
Listing ID 125407

       

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