United Way Central West Virginia Mobile Market Capacity Building VISTA Summer Associate -AmeriCorps

Position Title:Mobile Grocery Market Capacity Building VISTA Summer Associate

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placement

Site Location: United Way Central West Virginia

1 United Way Square

Charleston WV 25301

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 6/15/2026
• End Date: 8/13/2026
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 300 hours

Purpose:

The AmeriCorps Member will strengthen access to affordable, healthy food by supporting the planning, coordination, and daily operations of United Way Central WV's Mobile Grocery Market. This role will build organizational capacity to serve residents in Boone, Braxton, Clay, Kanawha, Logan, and Putnam counties-particularly in areas experiencing limited food access and higher concentrations of seniors and households with low incomes.

Through this service, the member will help establish reliable, community-based grocery access by coordinating routes and schedules, supporting inventory systems, assisting with vendor and partner relationships, and engaging residents in the use of the Mobile Market. The member will also develop tools, outreach strategies, and data tracking methods to improve efficiency, measure impact, and ensure long-term sustainability. Direct interaction with the public will be limited, with the primary focus on building systems, partnerships, and infrastructure to expand access to healthy food.

By reducing barriers to fresh food and essential household items, the AmeriCorps Member will contribute to improved health outcomes, increased food security, and stronger, more resilient communities across United Way Central WV's six-county footprint.

Description of Duties:

• Develop and maintain route schedules across Boone, Braxton, Clay, Kanawha, Logan, and Putnam counties, ensuring consistent and efficient service delivery
• Build and manage inventory tracking systems, including product ordering, stock levels, and reporting tools
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and community partners to secure products and establish reliable distribution processes
• Create outreach materials, communication plans, and marketing strategies to promote the Mobile Market schedule and services
• Design and implement data collection systems to track usage, demographics, and outcomes to measure impact and inform decision-making
• Conduct research to identify priority service areas, including food deserts and communities with high concentrations of seniors and households experiencing poverty
• Develop standard operating procedures, training manuals, and internal workflows to support long-term sustainability of the Mobile Market
• Support grant writing and reporting efforts by compiling data, drafting narratives, and documenting program outcomes
• Assist in coordinating logistics such as vehicle scheduling, maintenance tracking, and site planning with community partners
• Engage volunteers and partner organizations by creating coordination tools, schedules, and support materials

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Language: English
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and similar software
• Driver's License
• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 17 years of age
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally (e.g., boxes of shelf-stable goods, small equipment)
• Ability to stand, walk, and move between workspaces for extended periods during planning or site visits
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods while working on a computer, including data entry and reporting
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform light setup tasks as needed for program coordination
• Ability to travel locally within Boone, Braxton, Clay, Kanawha, Logan, and Putnam counties for meetings, site assessments, and partner coordination
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and phones
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, including office settings and occasional outdoor or warehouse-like spaces

Note: This is a capacity-building role with minimal physical labor; duties involving heavy lifting or frequent product handling are not primary responsibilities of this position.

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

• Education outside of service hours is permitted
• Employment outside of service hours is permitted
• Typically, this position is expected to serve full-time, 35-40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service.

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities
• Member will receive a Virtual Member Orientation (VMO) from VISTA on their first day of service.

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,565.08
• Living Allowance of $957.46 (taxable) every other week.
• Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
• Childcare Coverage if Eligible
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible
• Recreational Opportunities
• Professional Development Opportunities

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate, performance will be evaluated on whether the Summer Associate has completed the required number of hours, whether the Summer Associate has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the Summer Associate has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Erin Adams

eadams@conservationlegacy.org

330 Harper Park Drive

Beckley, WV 25801

(304) 860-0578

Host Organization Contact:

Kerri Cooper

kcooper@unitedwaycwv.org

(304)340-3502

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.