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Stewards VISTA: AMP Berea - Creative Community Initiative Y1
 
 
 
AMP Berea is a nonprofit based in Berea, Kentucky, producing free outdoor concerts and building public gathering spaces in a city of 15,400 at the gateway to Eastern Kentucky’s coal-impacted counties. Our mission sits at the intersection of arts, public space, and economic development—using culture to activate underused spaces and support local economies. Programs include the Levitt BLOC Music Series (neighborhood concerts), Music & Meaning (arts and health partnerships for older adults), and Interdependence (a participatory community festival). We want to host a VISTA who to strengthen regional creative infrastructure across Eastern Kentucky. The VISTA will develop messaging systems, story archives, and outreach tools for staff to use that help communities communicate their impact to funders and policymakers. We seek candidates who are collaborative, self-directed, strong communicators, and interested in rural development, arts, and community engagement. Members will travel regionally, work with partners, and gain professional development experience. Berea offers a walkable, arts-rich environment, low cost of living, and strong sense of community—ideal for those relocating. Project dates follow the standard AmeriCorps VISTA service term. For more information, visit Stewards Individual Placements website.
 
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Member Duties : The Communications and Storytelling VISTA will build communications infrastructure and storytelling capacity for AMP & regional partner communities. Develop a communications strategy, messaging frameworks, and content toolkits. Create a story archive documenting impact. Design outreach systems that help partner communities increase visibility with funders & civic audiences. Compile live music economic impact data from national sources and package it into accessible toolkits that the regional communities can use to make the case for local arts investment and inform state-level policy conversations. The VISTA will also do grant research & regional funding pipeline development.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  training funds ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Health ,  Community Outreach ,  Entrepreneur/Business . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Computers/Technology ,  Team Work ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  General Skills ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Fine Arts/Crafts ,  Youth Development ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Public Speaking ,  Recruitment ,  Leadership ,  Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: AMP Berea - Creative Community Initiative Y1
Program Start/End Date
09/08/2026  -   09/07/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations KENTUCKY  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/22/2026  To  09/01/2026 
Contact Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
8605331211
agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
www.stewardslegacy.org
Listing ID 129959

       

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