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Stewards VISTA: Village of Corning Y2

The Village of Corning, Ohio is a small Appalachian community with a history rooted in coal mining and rail development. The village is pursuing targeted redevelopment efforts to restore infrastructure and improve access to municipal services. Located near Burr Oak State Park and the Buckeye Trail, Corning is positioned to leverage recreation-based economic opportunities as part of its revitalization strategy. This AmeriCorps VISTA position supports a priority redevelopment initiative focused on strengthening the village’s internal capacity to pursue funding and plan for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a permanent municipal facility. As a former mining community, portions of the village are located on legacy mine land, requiring organized documentation and internal planning tools to support Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) and other public-sector funding opportunities. Activities focus on developing internal systems, organizing documentation, and creating planning and grant development tools that village staff will use to carry out implementation. The VISTA will also expand funding research resources to support future public works and infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates possess strong research, writing, organization, and analytical skills, and an interest in community development or rural revitalization. The position offers hands-on learning related to funding readiness, capital planning, and public-sector processes. Members will have access to AmeriCorps VISTA professional development resources and opportunities to network with regional partners. Service in Corning offers the opportunity to make a visible impact in a close-knit rural community. For those relocating, the area provides a low cost of living, access to outdoor recreation, and a supportive small-town environment.

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Member Duties : The VISTA member will build organizational capacity by developing documentation systems and planning tools to advance an AMLER grant application. Activities include compiling historical land use documentation related to former mine land; creating grant development templates, application materials, and funding research summaries specific to AMLER requirements; producing internal reporting templates for project updates; and documenting grant timelines, requirements and compliance systems.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Training , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

Terms : Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas : Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Public Safety , Neighborhood Revitalization .

Skills : Community Organization , Urban Planning , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Environment , Non-Profit Management , Computers/Technology , General Skills , Communications , Writing/Editing .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Stewards VISTA: Village of Corning Y2

Program Start/End Date

09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OHIO

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 04/20/2026 To 08/14/2026

Contact

Addie Gilkerson

330 Harper Park Dr

Beckley WV 25801

3045331211

agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org

https://stewardslegacy.org/vista

Listing ID

129344


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