Stewards VISTA: OCSWA WV - Community Renovation Y1

AmeriCorps; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading initiative in community renovation with AmeriCorps VISTA, focused on waste management and community engagement in West Virginia. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop operational systems, conduct outreach, and engage local stakeholders to foster sustainable practices. Candidates will gain hands-on experience while contributing to a meaningful cause over a year-long commitment.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Stipend

Childcare assistance if eligible

Training

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Relocation Allowance

Qualifications

• Seeking college graduates with skills in community organization and grant writing.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills required.
• Experience in public health and teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive plan for repurposing materials and building a workshop space.
• Design educational materials and engage the community through outreach efforts.
• Research and draft competitive grant proposals for funding opportunities.

Skills

Community Organization

Writing/Editing

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Public Health

Teaching/Tutoring

Public Speaking

Education

College graduate

Job description

The Ohio County Solid Waste Authority (OCSWA) works to reduce landfill use, promote responsible waste management, and support community education across Ohio County, West Virginia. Through the Community Renovation (CoRe) initiative, OCSWA aims to divert usable materials from the waste stream and return them to productive use—saving taxpayer dollars, supporting local families, and improving public services. This VISTA project focuses on building long-term systems that allow OCSWA to expand its impact. The VISTA will help create and strengthen behind-the-scenes operations such as infrastructure planning, public outreach, educational content, and sustainable funding efforts. By designing collection processes, developing a workshop space, and identifying grants and local funding, the VISTA will help lay the foundation for a program that can operate efficiently and independently for years to come. The member will also develop a communication strategy —ensuring more residents are informed and engaged. This project brings practical, cost-effective solutions to waste management, while building a durable framework that increases capacity at the local level.

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Member Duties : The VISTA will strengthen the Ohio County Solid Waste Authority’s CoRe initiative by building internal systems and expanding long-term capacity The VISTA will develop a comprehensive plan to identify and repurpose reusable materials, support the creation of a functional workshop space for processing and storage, and research funding opportunities to draft competitive grant proposals. They will also design educational and promotional materials to raise public awareness, engage local stakeholders, and lead targeted outreach efforts to increase community involvement. By focusing on planning, logistics, and sustainable program development, the VISTA will help lay the groundwork for a lasting, community-driven approach to waste reduction and resource recovery.

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

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
  
  

Terms

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

Service Areas

Environment , Community and Economic Development , Education , Entrepreneur/Business , Public Safety , Community Outreach , Neighborhood Revitalization .

Skills

Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Trade/Construction , Communications , Public Health , Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work , Business/Entrepreneur , Environment , Leadership , Fine Arts/Crafts , Computers/Technology , Education , First Aid , Public Speaking .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Stewards VISTA: OCSWA WV - Community Renovation Y1

Program Start/End Date

07/14/2025 - 07/13/2026

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations WEST VIRGINIA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 05/16/2025 To 07/13/2025

Contact Addie Gilkerson

330 Harper Park Dr

Beckley WV 25801

3045331211

[e-mail]

https://stewardslegacy.org/doi-vista

Listing ID 126677