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ECAP VISTA: Mingo County Redevelopment Authority
 
 
 
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 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 : In their first year, the AmeriCorps VISTA will focus on methods of transforming former mountaintop land, a vast resource within the region, into thriving economic development sites which could be utilized for tourism development, as well as commercial and industrial development. They will identify and assess potential sites, research best practices for repurposing reclaimed land, and collaborate with local stakeholders to develop strategic plans for site and market readiness. The VISTA will assist in securing funding through grant writing and partnerships, creating a formal plan to attract industries and businesses. By leveraging the region’s natural and reclaimed resources, they will play a key role in fostering sustainable growth and diversifying the local economy, helping the community transition from coal dependency to new opportunities. This position offers a unique chance to make a lasting impact by turning challenges into opportunities for revitalization.
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*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 :
Community Outreach ,  Environment . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Recruitment ,  General Skills ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications ,  Leadership ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
ECAP VISTA: Mingo County Redevelopment Authority

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 WEST VIRGINIA  

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 125409


       

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