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Title: NRGRDA (New River Gorge Regional Development Authority) Regional Communications Coordinator VISTA Type of Employment: AmeriCorps VISTA position, living allowance + benefits Task Supervisor: NRGRDA Community Asset Assistance (CAA) Department Lead
AmeriCorps VISTA + Benefits: This AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) position is in partnership with The WV Community Development Hub. AmeriCorps VISTA is a federal program that brings capacity building resources across the country in the form of dedicated individuals who choose to serve their community for one year, with the goal of addressing generational poverty. During a year of service, members have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the communities they serve. In addition to the benefits offered by AmeriCorps, NRGRDA will provide housing assistance if needed.
Benefits include:
Living allowance
Segal Education Award
Healthcare benefit options
Professional development
Peer learning
And more!
Summary:
The Regional Communications VISTA will support the development and implementation of NRGRDA’s regional outreach and engagement strategies as part of the Community Asset Assistance (CAA) Department. The AmeriCorps VISTA team member’s efforts will focus on increasing the economic vitality of the New River Gorge region through engaging the community in place-based economic development that promotes the region’s community assets, supports entrepreneurs, and attracts and retains businesses in the region. The position will build capacity by working with staff and partners to develop outreach and community engagement frameworks that support communities, local leaders, and NRGRDA in identifying and promoting regional assets and solutions that address existing economic development issues. The position will contribute to a department that fosters new asset development, improves the quality of life for locals, and makes communities attractive for the workforces of industries looking to expand or relocate within the NRG region.
This project will coordinate regional communication in the NRG region through the following primary strategic objectives: support development and alignment of community/county based engagement platforms that integrate into NRGRDA’s regional outreach strategy; execute needed NRGRDA platform updates to ensure appropriate portrayal of economic development work and resources across the region; develop a framework that ensures broader outreach for NRGRDA events; share project tools and resources available from NRGRDA with NRG communities (within Raleigh, Fayette, Nicholas, and Summers counties); and create a sharable communications framework/guidebook to support equitable community engagement in economic development outside of NRG region, including the WV Hive’s thirteen county region.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Communication
2. Community outreach:
3. NRG asset inventory:
4. Last-mile implementation:
5. Project identification:
6. Impact tracking and process improvement
7. Perform other miscellaneous position-related duties as assigned and on a project basis, as required.
Requirements:
Work Environment:
Office space provided at the Attar location in Beckley, WV. You will regularly attend meetings in the WV Hive Building as well as travel to stakeholder and client locations, project meetings, and training and events.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to complete all physical demands of the job, which may include, but not be limited to sitting or standing for extended periods, operating a motor vehicle, performing routine tasks, carrying supplies, and reading normal typewritten print. Must have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and have manual dexterity within normal range of motion of all extremities. Must be able to provide written and verbal communication. He/she must be able to work alone without direct supervision. Team members must have the ability to deal with abrupt schedule changes and to maintain professionalism in coping with the stress of working with clients and businesses.
To Apply: Click Here to Apply
Interested candidates can also submit a cover letter and resume to:
Amy Showalter, Community Asset Assistance Department Lead
New River Gorge Regional Development Authority
200 Main Street
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 254.8115
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