What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ascend Morgantown VISTA position at AmeriCorps?
Ascend WV, a remote worker attraction and retention program in West Virginia, aims to not only attract remote workers to the Mountain State, but support them as they relocate in pursuit of a better quality of life, purposeful connection with their chosen community, and an outdoor driven lifestyle. The VISTA member will be a part of the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative at West Virginia University, which manages and operates the program in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Tourism.
Member Duties : The VISTA member will assist in developing community engagement and service opportunities for members of the Ascend WV program with the goal of creating meaningful and positive experiences with their new home. This person will also help us to identify ways of supporting and nurturing the community of remote workers that exist in and beyond our program. Additionally, this person will help us foster a collaborative and mutually beneficial relationship with local partners and stakeholders by pursuing opportunities for collective engagement.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Relocation Allowance , WV Tuition Waiver up to 8 semesters , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Environment , Community and Economic Development .
Community Outreach , Environment , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Communications , Recruitment , Non-Profit Management , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Teaching/Tutoring , Business/Entrepreneur , Leadership , Environment , Public Speaking .
Communications , Recruitment , Non-Profit Management , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Teaching/Tutoring , Business/Entrepreneur , Leadership , Environment , Public Speaking .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Ascend Morgantown VISTA
Program Start/End Date
12/12/2025 - 09/01/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Graduate degree (e.g. MA, PhD, MD, JD)
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
WEST VIRGINIA
Accepting Applications
From 12/12/2025 To 09/01/2026
Contact
Klarissa Brenneman
29 Beechurst Ave
Morgantown WV 26505
2403212102
klarissa.brenneman@mail.wvu.edu
Listing ID
110244