West Virginia Community Development Hub

West Virginia Community Development HubTHRIVE Corps, The Hub's VISTA program, centers the belief that Teamwork and Hope for Remarkable Innovators creates Vibrant Economies. When communities THRIVE, we all THRIVE. Joining THRIVE Corps as a VISTA Leader will give you a front seat to developing the next generation of Central Appalachia's Economic Development workforce, as we partner with rural communities and small organizations to end generational poverty in West Virginia. This role will also support work of The Hub to celebrate local leaders and the role they play in building their community's economy. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.Member Duties : The VISTA Leader will build sustainable processes to improve VISTA recruitment and retention at The Hub. Key responsibilities include assessing the pilot summer associate program and streamlining procedures for data and report collection. The Leader will assist the Program Manager with recruitment by managing relationships with university career services, academic departments, and local community partners to identify potential members. Serving as a mentor for members across WV, the Leader will facilitate monthly check-ins and develop customized trainings for both in-person and online delivery based on member needs. They will also coordinate service projects for National Days of Service and other AmeriCorps initiatives. Finally, the Leader will collaborate with Hub Leadership Programs on longitudinal learning projects to help inform the future direction of individual leadership development programming.Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance .Terms :Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .Service Areas :Community and Economic Development .Skills :Recruitment , Non-Profit Management , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Public Speaking , Leadership , Communications , Business/Entrepreneur , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , General Skills , Counseling .