THRIVE Corps VISTA Summer Associate Members

  • AmeriCorps Program
  • Multiple
  • $4,000 + Education Stipend / Year

The Hub

THRIVE Corps VISTA Summer Associate Members

THRIVE Corps, The Hub’s AmeriCorps VISTA program, is guided by the belief that when communities are equipped with Teamwork and Hope for Remarkable Innovators and Vibrant Economies, incredible strides towards ending generational poverty can be achieved.

THRIVE Corps Summer Associate VISTAs will lead the completion of short-term capacity building projects that will lay a meaningful foundation for long-term capacity building in projects that work to end generational poverty in West Virginia and Central Appalachia.

A variety of opportunities will be available for the THRIVE Corps Summer Associate Cohort in geographies across West Virginia. This is a great way to enter the nonprofit and Economic Development workforce!

Opportunities are available in the following geographic areas:

  • Meadow River Valley area of Greenbrier County
  • Fayetteville
  • Clarksburg
  • McDowell County
  • Belle (Charleston area)
  • As well as a handful of statewide opportunities that can be based from anywhere in WV.

What will I do?

Members who choose to spend their summer as a THRIVE Corps VISTA Summer Associate will serve with The Hub and its partner organizations to build concentrated capacity in projects that kickstart local economic growth. Activities will vary within positions, but will typically include:

  • Research
  • Material creation
  • Relationship building
  • Recruitment system development
  • Partnership cultivation

You Might Be A Good Fit If:

You have or would like to build your skills in:

  • Writing/Editing
  • Communications
  • Recruitment
  • Team Work
  • Public Speaking
  • Leadership
  • Public Health
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Computers/Technology
  • Business/Entrepreneurship

Compensation and Benefits

Members receive a biweekly living allowance for 9 weeks of service of approximately $4100, as well as an $1800 education award or smaller cash award upon successful completion. Members also recive invaluable personal and professional development.

Program Dates

Members will report to Charleston for onboarding on June 1st, 2026 and their site on June 2nd, 2026. Service will end on July 31st, 2026

To Apply

Applications may be completed at: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=129048

Issues questions or concerns can be addressed at thrivecorps@wvhub.org

To apply for this job email your details to evan@generationwv.org