TMA Fairmont State University: Pathways to Success

AmeriCorps; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Award

End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Training

Relocation Allowance

Meal Plan

Parking

Job summary

AmeriCorps in partnership with Fairmont State University seeks a full-time TMA AmeriCorps VISTA for one year to increase college access and financial literacy for low-income high school students in West Virginia. The member will design lessons, build partnerships, and develop outreach strategies while supporting sustainability and impact evaluation.

Role focuses on curriculum design, partner engagement, and creating scalable systems for training Fairmont State students as peer mentors, with a

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum materials and online resources.
• Engage partners and coordinate outreach.
• Plan for long-term sustainability of the initiative.
• Design lesson plans and peer-mentor training.
• Track data, measure impact, and help create a sustainability report.

Skills

Computers/Technology

General Skills

Community Organization

Team Work

Job description

The Fairmont State University TMA AmeriCorps VISTA project addresses barriers to post-secondary education and financial literacy among low-income high school students in West Virginia. The project aims to design and implement a sustainable, replicable model that increases college access and financial literacy, promoting long-term economic mobility for students in underserved communities. Key goals include empowering students to navigate the college application process, increasing access to financial aid and scholarships, and fostering informed financial decision‑making. The project will also focus on building financial literacy skills to support economic mobility and reduce poverty. West Virginia continues to face challenges in educational attainment and financial stability. Only 24.1% of residents aged 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree, compared to 35% nationally (U.S. Census Bureau, 2021). Many low‑income and rural students lack guidance on navigating higher education and managing finances. This VISTA project directly addresses these gaps by supporting a statewide effort to expand financial literacy and college access. By partnering with schools, community organizations, and higher education institutions, the VISTA member will help build a curriculum and model that can be sustained and scaled beyond the term of service.

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Member Duties :

Fairmont State University seeks a motivated individual to serve as a full‑time TMA AmeriCorps VISTA for one year. The VISTA will support a statewide initiative to increase college access and financial literacy for low‑income high school students in West Virginia. Key duties include developing curriculum materials, engaging partners, coordinating outreach, and planning for long‑term sustainability. The member will design lesson plans and online resources, build partnerships with schools and community organizations, develop outreach strategies (newsletters, social media, flyers), and help create systems for training Fairmont State students as peer mentors. They will also track data, measure impact, and help create a sustainability plan and impact report to support the initiative’s long‑term success.

Program Benefits :

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Training , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Gym Membership, Meal Plan, Parking , Relocation Allowance .

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .

Terms

Car recommended .

Service Areas

Community and Economic Development .

Skills

Computers/Technology , General Skills , Community Organization , Team Work .

Summary

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

TMA Fairmont State University: Pathways to Success

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

WEST VIRGINIA

Accepting Applications

From 09/03/2026 To 12/13/2026

Contact

Alicia Kalka
105 Hardway Hall
Fairmont WV 26554
304-367-4757