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We are looking for a VISTA!
The Innovation Acceleration Strategy (IAS) program is a year long community-based economic diversification planning process.
We will be working with five communities in Southern West Virginia who are ready, willing and able to start identifying what they want to see in their community, and planning on how to grow and build these sectors.
But, these communities will need support to make this project a success. That is where you come in!
So, if you are ready to serve in helping communities collaborate among themselves, with local government and economic development officials and sector partners in their chosen fields, then apply for this VISTA opportunity.
You’ll help identify and work with community leaders, plan community meetings, help with vital sector research and potential funding opportunities, and work toward making these economic diversification plans a reality for southern West Virginia. Training opportunities are provided for you as well!
This is a full time, 40 hours a week position, and VISTA receive a modest stipend and an end of service educational award to pay for college or to pay off student loans. (Here’s everything you might need to know about VISTA…)
For more info or to submit a resume, contact me at d.taylor@wvhub.org.
wow, this is so exciting and exactly what is needed here in Hinton, for sure. YAY
may a VISTA soon be found.
but why doesn’t this include the other HUB related groups like Hinton? We need this help here too.
Hey Dwight,
IAS is a year long process working specifically in Southern West Virginia to help communities where there is not only a need for economic diversification planning, but also committed people willing to work on such a project. The five communities were drawn from a list that was made over a year ago when the grant was written, places where there had already been a request for the Hub to support ongoing work or get something off the ground. We offer many other programs as well, and would love to work with Hinton in the future if something seems like a good fit. So, please be in touch!