Community Outreach & Disaster Relief VISTA

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; West Virginia; On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WV Tuition Waiver

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Training

Health Coverage*

Childcare assistance if eligible

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

Southern Appalachian Labor School in West Virginia seeks a VISTA to expand community education, relief, and outreach efforts. The role focuses on organizing support groups, counseling and referral resources, and creating age-appropriate social media content.

VISTAs will be placed in rural areas affected by floods, coordinating food, water, supplies, and rebuilding partnerships with local organizations; this role includes a living allowance and education award options.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and grant research.
• Experience with volunteer recruitment and training.
• Strong community outreach and marketing skills.
• Ability to build partnerships and coalitions.

Responsibilities

• Organize fundraising events and grant research.
• Recruit volunteers and manage screening/training.
• Develop marketing materials and social media campaigns.
• Establish and maintain community partnerships.

Skills

Fundraising

Volunteer recruitment

Marketing outreach

Coalition building

Teamwork

Disaster response

Education

Non-profit education

Job description

Southern Appalachian Labor School in West Virginia seeks a VISTA to expand community education, relief, and outreach efforts. The role focuses on organizing support groups, counseling and referral resources, and creating age-appropriate social media content.

VISTAs will be placed in rural areas affected by floods, coordinating food, water, supplies, and rebuilding partnerships with local organizations; this role includes a living allowance and education award options.