The Hub’s Job Listings page connects talented people with organizations doing great things in West Virginia.
Have an opportunity you’d like to post? Email Jorge Rodriguez-Stanley at j.rodriguezstanley@wvhub.org. Please include a summary of the position and a link to apply in your email.
The Hub partners with organizations across the state who have a program in-need of capacity building through our AmeriCorps VISTA – Volunteer in Service to America – program. We also host some positions at The Hub. AmeriCorps members who serve in our VISTA Program are volunteers who commit a year or more of their lives to making impactful community change and ending poverty.
The West Virginia Community Development Hub (The Hub) is hiring for an Executive Director to lead the organization’s administration and management, program goals and growth, and implementation of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan Roadmap. This critical leadership role will be the third Executive Director in the organization’s fifteen-year history. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors.
The ideal candidate will be visionary, a strong strategic leader, deeply collaborative, well rooted within West Virginia, an excellent public speaker and communicator, and have significant experience leading a team, organization, or business. They will also share in, and communicate internally and externally, The Hub’s vision and optimism for West Virginia’s future.
The Hub has a strong Executive Leadership Team, a committed, passionate staff, and a vibrant, engaged Board of Directors who will support the new Executive Director in onboarding and excelling in their work leading an impactful organization that is critical to the community economic development field in West Virginia.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are passionate about supporting rural community development, who are ready to step into a significant leadership role, and are committed to leading The Hub into its next generation of leadership and impact.
Candidates must be located in West Virginia or willing to relocate to West Virginia in order to be considered for the role.
The Executive Director is a unique role that requires professionalism, vision, and leadership. Under the governance of the Board of Directors and in partnership with an amazing team of talented staff, the Executive Director works daily to carry out the mission of the organization. The role is responsible for the following primary areas of activity:
Applications are due on/by midnight on Monday, May 5 2025.
Applications should be submitted through the online job posting form, available here.
All applications are required to include the following documents, which should be attached in the form submission:
If you cannot access the form, please contact applications@wvhub.org to communicate accessibility needs. Please send request for accessibility support by no later than May 1, 2025, to ensure that your application is received by the deadline.
Join the City of Weston, WV, as they expand recreational opportunities and promote health and well-being in the community. Focused on increasing access to physical and mental wellness programs, this project will help make Weston a place where residents feel proud and engaged. Hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department, this role will be tasked with developing community programming, building partnerships, and creating systems to ensure activities have long term viability. As an AmeriCorps VISTA member, you will work directly with residents to gather feedback, improve programming, and ensure activities are accessible to all. You’ll also help with fundraising, grant writing, and securing in-kind contributions to keep programs free or low-cost. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about outdoor activities, sports ,and promoting healthy lifestyles in a community with a strong need for wellness initiatives. If you’re organized, creative, and excited about fostering a healthier, more active community, this position is for you! The position is expected to start in late Spring 2025. For questions about the application, please contact Erin Susman at e.susman@wvhub.org and Olivia McConnell at o.mcconnell@wvhub.org.
Join the Wetzel-Tyler Chamber of Commerce in New Martinsville, WV, as a VISTA member to help foster collaboration among local businesses. This new initiative will unite businesses outside the downtown area to create mutually-beneficial clusters focused on shared marketing efforts and growth. You’ll play a key role in building relationships, facilitating partnerships, and supporting business owners as they develop coordinated marketing initiatives and events. By creating systems to track participation, recruit businesses, and highlight successes, you’ll help increase the effectiveness of the Chamber’s services. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about business development, marketing, and local entrepreneurship. You’ll be involved in a variety of activities, including organizing meetings, brainstorming new promotional ideas, and creating communication materials. If you’re enthusiastic about supporting small businesses and helping them grow, this role is for you! The position is expected to start in late Spring 2025. For questions about the application, please contact Erin Susman at e.susman@wvhub.org and Olivia McConnell at o.mcconnell@wvhub.org.
Join the Accelerate West Side project in Charleston, WV, as a VISTA member to help drive economic and health improvements in the community. You’ll play a key role in establishing a Community Development Corporation (CDC) to boost local entrepreneurship and job creation. Additionally, you’ll support the launch of a mobile food pantry to improve access to healthy food and enhance quality of life. Your work will involve building partnerships with local organizations, coordinating stakeholder meetings, and securing funding for these impactful projects. You’ll also lead community outreach events and develop relationships with local farmers for food sourcing. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in public health, local government, and community development. Be a part of a transformative project that will create lasting change in the West Side of Charleston! The position is expected to start in late Spring 2025. For questions about the application, please contact Erin Susman at e.susman@wvhub.org and Olivia McConnell at o.mcconnell@wvhub.org.
The City of Weston AmeriCorps Program is looking for applicants for 13 paid and 5 volunteer AmeriCorps National Service positions. Members will serve with the City of Weston Parks and Recreation Department or Robert Bland Middle School Afterschool Program and may receive a living stipend, money for college through a Segal Education Award and up to two tuition waivers for West Virginia colleges or universities.
Terms are 10 months and can be full-time, half-time, or abbreviated time.
Full-time AmeriCorps Members (1,700 hours)
Reduced half-time (675 hours)
Abbreviated time (100 hours)
For questions, please contact Laura Anderson, City of Weston AmeriCorps Program Director, at Landerson@cityofwestonwv.com
Org Website: City of Weston AmeriCorps Program
The Hub is looking for a VISTA Leader. Through our community engagement programs, communities will be building their capacity around specific leadership skills, teamwork success, community engagement techniques, facilitation skills, communications and marketing, business outreach and training materials, knowledge of service providers and funding resources, and grant writing abilities. Members of The Hub’s VISTA program support these efforts, providing long-term capacity building after coaching programs conclude. This VISTA Leader position will deepen these efforts, by supporting both the coaching program and VISTA cohort development. This VISTA Leader will build the capacity of The Hub’s AmeriCorps VISTA program and coaching programs by building systems to better support members, in turn facilitating the ability of members to better support their community-based coaching projects. Through this project, the member will create systems that will showcase the importance of National Service in community and economic development efforts in WV. The VISTA Leader will lead the development of training and support systems for both members and sites to improve the overall member experience, including expanding existing opportunities and creating AmeriCorps-specific opportunities within The Hub’s Kickstart Communities Champions for Change Fellowship. This opportunity is great for someone who enjoys analyzing and building systems, feels comfortable taking the lead, and has some knowledge about creating training materials. AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders must have already completed one year of National Service to be eligible. It is recommended that the candidate has access to a car for site visits.
Region I Planning and Development Council (a local group of individuals committed to excellence) is looking for a detail oriented, responsible, organized, and dedicated individual to join our outstanding team of professionals. The position we currently have open is for a Project Manager who can begin work immediately.
The ideal candidate will possess the technical abilities and experience to quickly become proficient in managing infrastructure projects, grant writing and reporting, project team coordination, and a variety of other needs to improve the quality of life in West Virginia. Project management experience is preferred, as is proficiency with standard office software, good interpersonal and written skills, confidence in public speaking, and the ability to problem solve and work unsupervised.
please submit a cover letter, application, and résumé to Region I Planning & Development Council, Jason Roberts, Executive Director, 241 Mercer Springs Road, Suite 21, Princeton, WV 24740. Interviews will begin immediately, and applications will be received until the position is filled.
TEAM for West Virginia Children is seeking a dedicated and strategic Development Director to join their staff. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission by spearheading fundraising efforts and enhancing our development initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the cause, a proven track record in fundraising, and the ability to cultivate relationships with existing and prospective donors.
Duties include, but are not limited to: developing and implementing an annual fundraising plan to meet organizational goals and objectives, evaluating the success of fundraising activities on an ongoing basis and adjusting strategies as needed, promoting the TEAM’s mission and programs to enhance donor engagement and support, and creating and overseeing the development of promotional materials to effectively communicate our impact and fundraising needs.
High Rocks is a growing organization seeking a team member in our Development Office. Responsibilities include a range of duties, including grant writing and reporting, private donor management, community outreach, evaluation, and data collection. Strong candidates for this position will have a background in fundraising, grant writing, and community outreach and will be able to work in a team setting.
Applicants with excellent writing skills who are comfortable communicating with donors are preferred. At High Rocks, we value an unwavering commitment to excellence and honesty and a deep understanding of our programs and operations. We believe that all of our team members are learning and growing at High Rocks and place a strong emphasis on continued training and professional development. We operate seven transformational programs for young people in West Virginia and beyond, with a budget of $3 million, which the successful candidate in this role, will help to generate.
To apply: Please send a letter of interest or cover letter, resumé, and references to High Rocks, Attn: Tiffany McClure, tiffany@highrocks.org.