<p>Stewards VISTA: Coalfield Development Corporation Year 2</p> <p>This VISTA project will build capacity by developing systems to advance programs that increase environmental awareness and stewardship, job training, employment pathways, and access to existing federal and community resources for low-income individuals living in Appalachian communities. Our mission is to inspire the courage to grow, activating the creativity to innovate, and cultivating communities of opportunity in central Appalachia through 4 core capabilities: designing and scaling new programs in emerging sustainable sectors, incubating and investing in well-paying employment social enterprises, facilitating personal, professional, and academic growth for people facing barriers to employment, and advancing, completing, and/or managing community-based revitalization projects. We are located in Huntington, WV but have offices and projects throughout southern West Virginia. This VISTA will serve with our Capacity Team to develop systems, grant toolkits and trainings for local nonprofit and community organizations. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : The VISTA will build capacity by developing evaluation tools and internal research for poverty-alleviation outcomes. The VISTA will strengthen internal capacity for fundraising and grant-seeking efforts and create frameworks for staff and volunteers to use in alumni communications and engagement. The VISTA will develop volunteer management systems for staff and community partners.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Training , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Stipend .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Car recommended .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Entrepreneur/Business , Community Outreach , Environment , Community and Economic Development .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Non-Profit Management , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Community Organization .</p>