WV Community Development Hub
Coaching Programs Capacity Coordinator VISTA at The Hub Job Description
Information: The West Virginia Community Development Hub supports West Virginians with the tools and training they
need to lead and spark positive change in their hometowns and across our state. The Hub’s purpose is to coach volunteer
community leadership teams to help them build sustained development in rural communities; and grow the overall
community economic development system in West Virginia through collaborative partnerships that use innovative
approaches to address systemic challenges for rural development. The Hub has served over 50 communities in West
Virginia through on-the-ground coaching work, which has kickstarted dramatic redevelopment and increased community
engagement, particularly in coal-impacted communities. In 2023, the coaching programs of The Hub will continue to evolve
to meet the many and changing needs of our communities. Three programs in particular will create exciting community
momentum. The Hub’s community coaching programs are the engine that drives communities towards unlocking their own
transformational change. This role will support the Accelerate WV Program.
Member Duties: This VISTA member will support our coaching programs’ capacity to respond to new and emerging
community needs, while also developing program materials for future use in communities and by The Hub. This project will
improve the economic outcomes in the communities by: -Recruiting community members to participate in community
leadership teams and project teams. -Support the creation of tracking systems to ensure successful tracking of
community-led projects over time. -Growing communications skills and connections between the local residents, enabling
them to create succinct and effective messaging about their projects. -Fostering partnerships with local and regional
resource providers to enable the longevity of resource connection. -Fostering connections with the local business community
to discuss collective goals and resources. -Developing and implementing pieces of the building predevelopment process.
Skills Preferred :
Recruitment, Business/Entrepreneur, Counseling, Teaching/Tutoring, Law, Conflict Resolution, Communications,
Fine Arts/Crafts, Community Organization, Leadership, Fund raising/Grant Writing, Education, Writing/Editing, Social
Services, Youth Development, Computers/Technology, Team Work, Public Speaking, General Skills, Non-Profit
Management.
Education: High school diploma/GED
Program Benefits: Relocation Allowance, Health Coverage*, Living Allowance, Stipend, Training, Choice of
Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Education award upon successful completion of service, WV Tuition Waiver,
Childcare assistance if eligible.
Location: This position is open to anyone living in West Virginia.
Where to Apply: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=117616