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Stewards VISTA: Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia Y1
 
 
 
The mission of the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia (ORCA) is “to develop outdoor recreation opportunities across governmental boundaries that create sustainable and equitable economic development, inspiring communities throughout Appalachian Ohio” (www.orcaohio.com). ORCA uses a holistic approach to outdoor recreation development to enhance and leverage existing assets to secure public and private investment in the region. ORCA is the permitted manager of the Baileys Trail System (BTS) by the Wayne National Forest (WNF). The BTS is a planned 88-mile-long single-track trail system located within the Athens Unit of the WNF in Athens County, Ohio (www.baileystrailsystem.org). Currently, 58-miles of the trail system are open to the public, and the next phase of trail construction is underway. Athens County, located in the Appalachian foothills of southeast Ohio, is rich with natural beauty, outdoor opportunities, quaint small towns, history, local pride, and culture. The ORCA VISTA will also have excellent networking opportunities with professionals working for state, local, and federal public employers in southeast Ohio. These networking opportunities extend across 18 southeast Ohio counties, which are official ORCA Partners and appointed professionals to work with ORCA on strategic planning, branding, and other efforts to bolster the region’s economy. VISTA member will be completing service tasks in relation to utilizing rural outdoor recreation and public land assets to deliver economic, social, health, and environmental benefits to communities, allowing ample opportunity to learn from practitioners of 21st century rural development models. Service will be mostly based in-person at the ORCA office but there will also be opportunities to participate in outdoor service. The ORCA VISTA will be welcomed as part of our small, but mighty team working to improve quality of life for Ohioans, especially those aiming to sustainably diversify rural economies.
 
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Member Duties : The Communications, Grant and Administration VISTA position assists a broad range of communications, administrative tasks, as well as grant writing, research, administration, and fundraising for ORCA, the Baileys Trail System, and other outdoor recreation assets or development priorities in the region. Communication efforts to focus on the marketing of assets to support the growth of a tourism economy, communicating with stakeholders and partners, internal communications and planning. Roles and responsibilities include: data tracking, creating monthly reports, managing meeting schedules, creating and managing contracts and related grant administration documents, maintaining meeting minutes, schedules, and agendas. A variety of formats including email, phone, website, social media, digital marketing, print publication development, and more will be used to aid efforts to further support economic diversification and improved quality of life in Appalachian Ohio.
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*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 ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Environment . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Leadership ,  Team Work ,  Communications ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Environment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia Y1
Program Start/End Date
09/30/2025  -   09/29/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OHIO  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/27/2025  To  09/29/2025 
Contact Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
304-533-1211
agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
https://stewardslegacy.org/doi-vista
Listing ID 126154

       

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