What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASCEND WV Greenbrier VISTA position at AmeriCorps?
The VISTA volunteer will assist in developing community engagement and service opportunities for volunteers 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. 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 volunteer 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 AmeriCorps VISTA will help develop community engagement and volunteer opportunities for participants in the Ascend WV program, creating meaningful connections to their new West Virginia communities. The VISTA will support efforts to build and strengthen a network of remote workers while identifying opportunities for engagement and collaboration. They will also cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and community stakeholders to enhance community involvement. Ascend WV is a remote worker attraction and retention program that helps individuals relocate to West Virginia in pursuit of a higher quality of life, stronger community connections, and an outdoor-focused lifestyle. The VISTA will serve with the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative at West Virginia University in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Tourism.
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Recruitment , Communications , Conflict Resolution , General Skills .
Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Recruitment , Communications , Conflict Resolution , General Skills .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
ASCEND WV Greenbrier VISTA
Program Start/End Date
10/05/2026 - 10/04/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
WEST VIRGINIA
Accepting Applications
From 05/22/2026 To 03/22/2027
Contact
Brenneman Klarissa
355 Oakland St
Morgantown WV 26505
304-293-8761
klarissa.brenneman@mail.wvu.edu
communityengagement.wvu.edu/programs/americorps-vistas
Listing ID
129667