High Rocks - West Virginia Wesleyan College Partnership

AmeriCorps

Hillsboro (WV)

On-site

USD 11,000 - 16,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Living Allowance

Training

Education award

Job summary

AmeriCorps is partnering with West Virginia Wesleyan College to place a member in a program titled High Rocks - West Virginia Wesleyan College Partnership. The role focuses on developing and delivering educational programming to foster belonging and civic engagement on campus in Hillsboro, WV.

The position emphasizes recruitment, training, and management of student ambassadors to champion campus programming and peer accountability, with a focus on building community standards and a welcoming

Qualifications

Develop, implement, and facilitate educational programming and workshops for community building.
Collaborate with campus groups to assess comfort with community engagement and belonging.
Design interventions to improve confidence, cohesion, and student integration.

Responsibilities

Support large-scale community outreach events focused on belonging and civic engagement.
Recruit, train, and coordinate student ambassadors to lead outreach efforts.
Foster shared language, culture, and community standards.

Skills

Recruitment

Teaching/Tutoring

Public Speaking

Leadership

Youth Development

Writing/Editing

Communications

Community Organization

Team Work

Job description

A tradition of excellence for more than 130 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan as one of its 2023 Best Colleges in the Southeast Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan seventh in Best Value – Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students nearly 60 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, nursing and clinical mental health counseling; 20 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 50 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu. The mission of West Virginia Wesleyan College is as follows: West Virginia Wesleyan College challenges its students to a life-long commitment to develop their intellectual, ethical, spiritual, and leadership potential and to set and uphold standards of excellence.

Member Duties :

Develop, implement, and facilitate educational programming and interactive workshops focused on community building, fostering a sense of belonging, and navigating social expectations. Partner directly with various campus groups and student organizations to assess their current comfort levels regarding community engagement. Design and deliver tailored interventions to increase the confidence, cohesion, and comfortability of both the groups and their individual members. Support the planning, promotion, and execution of large-scale community outreach initiatives and educational events centered around belonging, civic engagement, and student integration. Recruit, train, and coordinate a dedicated team of student ambassadors to champion campus programming, amplify outreach efforts, and drive peer-to-peer accountability and engagement. Foster social and community expectations through the development of common language, culture, and community standards.

Program Benefits

Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms

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

Service Areas

Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Education , Children/Youth .

Skills

Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Public Speaking , Youth Development , Communications , Community Organization , Team Work .

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

High Rocks - West Virginia Wesleyan College Partnership

Program Start/End Date

09/16/2026 - 08/31/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

WEST VIRGINIA