26-27 Community Collaboration VISTA - Wheeling, WV

AmeriCorps; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Education award upon successful completion

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Childcare assistance if eligible

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Stipend

Job summary

AmeriCorps is looking for a VISTA member to strengthen the Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center (CCNC) in Wheeling, WV. The role focuses on building partnerships, enhancing outreach, and developing community programs to address needs like addiction and social isolation.

The ideal candidate will facilitate collaborations between various agencies, create tools to improve service delivery, and support program development and sustainability initiatives. Benefits include health coverage and an education award upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Facilitate partnerships to enhance service delivery.
• Develop systems and programs to support community needs.
• Collaborate with agencies to improve overall outreach and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate partnerships rather than providing services directly.
• Develop structures to support the community.
• Strengthen collaboration between agencies.

Skills

Community Organization

Public Speaking

Organizational skills

Non-Profit Management

Social Services

Communications

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

This VISTA project aims to strengthen the long-term capacity of the Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center (CCNC) to address unmet community needs through strategic outreach, partnerships, and sustainable program development. The project focuses on building a more coordinated and accessible network of services by fostering collaboration between CCNC and key stakeholders, including recovery organizations, faith-based institutions, schools, youth-serving programs, and social service agencies. The VISTA will expand community outreach to increase awareness of CCNC services and identify needs related to addiction, food insecurity, and social isolation. They will build partnerships, develop tools such as a centralized partner directory and referral systems, and improve coordination between organizations. In collaboration with partners, the VISTA will support the design and expansion of programs such as recovery support connections, food security initiatives, and community engagement opportunities. The VISTA will also develop structured systems and processes, including outreach tracking, partnership management, referral protocols, and resource guides, to enhance efficiency and ensure sustainability. They will implement data tracking and evaluation methods to measure outcomes and inform continuous improvement.

Member Duties

• Facilitating partnerships rather than providing services directly
• Developing systems, programs, and structures to support the community
• Strengthening collaboration between agencies to improve overall service delivery

Program Benefits

• Health Coverage*
• Training
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Living Allowance
• Relocation Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Stipend

Terms

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

Service Areas

• Homelessness
• Community Outreach
• Community and Economic Development
• Neighborhood Revitalization

Skills

• Community Organization
• Public Speaking
• General Skills
• Non-Profit Management
• Social Services
• Organizational skills
• Communications
• Team Work

Program Details

Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
Program: 26-27 Community Collaboration VISTA - Wheeling, WV
Program Start/End Date: 08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement: Minimum 18, Maximum None
Program Locations: WEST VIRGINIA
Languages: English

Contact

Elizabeth Workman
125 18th St
Wheeling WV 26003
740-232-8390
[e-mail]