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Stewards VISTA: Appalshop - WMMT Community Radio Capacity Y1

Appalshop is a nationally recognized nonprofit arts and media organization based in Whitesburg, Kentucky, dedicated to amplifying Appalachian voices through media, storytelling, education, and cultural preservation. Since 1969, Appalshop has served as a hub for community engagement and creative expression throughout Central Appalachia. WMMT, Appalshop’s community radio station, provides local music, public affairs programming, emergency information, and a platform for community voices often underrepresented in mainstream media. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will help strengthen WMMT’s capacity to serve listeners, volunteers, artists, and community partners. The member will support the development of volunteer systems by improving materials for recruitment, orientation, scheduling, communication, and volunteer support resources. They will also develop community outreach efforts designed to increase participation in station programming through events, workshops, listening sessions, open houses, and other community engagement activities for staff to use. In addition, the member will develop fund development infrastructure by researching underwriting opportunities, creating outreach materials and contact lists, developing tracking systems, and supporting grant research and proposal preparation. Whitesburg offers a welcoming small-town environment, a vibrant arts and music culture, and access to outdoor recreation throughout the Appalachian Mountains. Individuals interested in supporting community media and strengthening civic engagement in rural communities are encouraged to apply. For more information, contact Stewards Individual Placements.

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Member Duties : Member duties include: - develop new systems for DJ recruitment, orientation, scheduling, communication, and ongoing support - develop stronger community outreach strategies for staff to use for public programming, including ways to bring more people into the station as listeners, volunteers, participants, and partners - research underwriting prospects, updating underwriting materials, create outreach lists, and templates or tracking systems that staff can use to pursue local support. They may also develop a plan for grant research and draft reusable language about WMMT’s community impact - research new community and national partnerships that strengthen the program with new opportunities

Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , cellphone stipend .


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

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

Service Areas : Technology , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .

Skills : Writing/Editing , Communications , General Skills , Computers/Technology .



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Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Stewards VISTA: Appalshop - WMMT Community Radio Capacity 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 06/23/2026 To 09/01/2026

Contact

Addie Gilkerson

330 Harper Park Dr

Beckley WV 25801

3045331211

agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org

www.stewardslegacy.org

Listing ID

129976


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