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Energizing Entrepreneurial Communities - WV Hub

In a regional effort to increase locally based entrepreneurship, four West Virginia communities have embarked on this three-year initiative to advance their local economies through small businesses, along with two other teams in Eastern Kentucky and Southeastern Ohio. The effort supports local community teams in connecting local businesses, mapping business resources, and identifying business needs to increase venture success. The program provides technical assistance for businesses, development of a resource network, and provides business and community portfolios to be housed within the community for program sustainability. In addition to community coaching and technical assistance for participating communities, the program celebrates successes of entrepreneurial growth through a regular newsletter telling stories of local entrepreneurial initiatives. The VISTA will develop measures to promote successful implementation of this program for creating (1) better community-based support for entrepreneurs, (2) celebration of their success, (3) capacity to tackle challenges, and (4) a culture where entrepreneurship can flourish. As a result of the VISTA member’s service, these communities will have potential sectors identified and resources to support implementation for needed entrepreneurship growth and development. This is a great way to have impact on the lives of West Virginians by building a thriving entrepreneurial economy.

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Member Duties : Impact the lives of West Virginians by creating better community-based support for entrepreneurs and celebrating their successes. In this role, the VISTA will build West Virginian entrepreneur's capacity to tackle challenges and will help create a culture where entrepreneurship can flourish. As a result of the VISTA member’s service, these communities will have concrete resources and plans for entrepreneurial growth and development. The VISTA will conduct media outreach, learn and implement community coaching skills, and (most importantly) work with community teams to build program sustainability. Applications are considered on a rolling basis and the start date will depend upon when we find the right candidate.

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


*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 : Entrepreneur/Business , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .

Skills : Team Work , Business/Entrepreneur , Communications , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing , Research .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Energizing Entrepreneurial Communities - WV Hub

Program Start/End Date
02/19/2019 - 02/18/2020

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	WEST VIRGINIA

Accepting Applications
From 11/21/2019 To 01/01/2020

Contact	Erin McGrath
424A Shrewsbury St
Charleston WV 25301
3045331077
e.mcgrath@wvhub.org
wvhub.org

Listing ID	83007


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