The Hub Job Listings page connects talented people with organizations doing great things in West Virginia.
Here’s a list of recent openings – updated June 25, 2019.
Have a job you’d like to post? Email us at info@wvhub.org.
WV Community Development Hub Sponsored VISTA Volunteer Opportunities
The Hub partners with organizations across the state who have a program in need of capacity-building to sponsor AmeriCorps VISTA – Volunteers in Service to America – positions. We also host VISTA positions at The Hub. Read more about our VISTA program.
AMERICORPS VISTA AT MAIN STREET RIPLEY (posted 2/25)
The Mill Creek Water Trail is an ongoing project initiated by Main Street Ripley in 2011 as an economic engine that creates recreational opportunities. The development of Mill Creek Water Trail (MCWT) will bring economic and educational opportunity, while promoting environmental stewardship to Jackson County. The mission of the Friends of Mill Creek is preserving, conserving, and monitoring the health of MCWT while promoting the full economic potential of the water trail as a valuable community resource. This VISTA project will seek to build relationships, grow the organization, and provide a firm foundation and sustainable programming for Jackson County. This will be reflected in the areas of program development for school-aged children, family participation in water trail activities, and in the MCWT county-wide promotions with an emphasis on economic opportunities presented by water trail use. Find more information »
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STAFF ANALYST (posted 6/25)
Downstream Strategies offers environmental and economic development consulting services to help build resilient communities, promote economic development, and protect the environment. We seek a Staff Analyst to support our community and economic development program on a range of renewable energy, food systems, and land reuse projects. This is a full-time, entry-level, salaried position. Salary will be based on education, experience, and commitment. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement; and a flexible policy for paid time off. Future benefits may also include a share of company ownership.
DELI & MARKET MANAGER (posted (6/12)
Apply your combined culinary and business expertise and lead the successful launch and management of a local and natural foods deli and market. This role places you at the center of the fast evolving local food landscape. You will play a key role in the creation of a well-curated, affordable and bustling local and natural foods market that will anchor downtown redevelopment in Wheeling, West Virginia. Located right on Main Street, the market will provide crucial healthy food access in the heart of three USDA food desert census tracks.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ACTION AND SOCIAL LEADERSHIP (posted 6/11)
The Center for Resilient Communities in the Department of Geology and Geography at West Virginia University invites applications for a director for its program on Community Leadership and Social Action in Appalachia. This is a 12-month renewable appointment with a faculty rank of Service Instructor. The preferred start date is August 12. The program director is expected to teach up to three courses per year (Fall, Spring, Summer); recruit and mentor undergraduate students in the Community Leadership and Social Action program; contribute to the development and implementation of workshops for the Center’s community partners; assist with fundraising and grant management; and conduct action research within at least one of our collaborative action labs (e.g. food justice, health equity, youth development, water sovereignty, migrant rights, equitable planning).
PROGRAM DIRECTOR – WINSTON-SALEM, NC (posted 6/11)
The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation seeks a highly collaborative, discerning, mission-driven and experienced grantmaker committed to taking on entrenched challenges and structural inequalities for its next Program Director. With its mission of helping people and places move out of poverty and achieve greater social and economic justice, the Foundation is often described as a pioneer and leader in Southern philanthropy, thanks in part to a sophisticated array of strategies and approaches, as well as its long-term support of community asset building, civic engagement efforts, and supportive policies and institutions. The Foundation strives to foster respectful, supportive relationships with its grantee partners while diligently developing a deeper understanding of their specific contexts than is common in philanthropy.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR – BEREA, KY (posted 5/21)
Reporting to the Director of Brushy Fork Institute, the Program Coordinator has a lead role in marketing and recruitment for Brushy Fork Institute’s programs and in the delivery of leadership development programming within the Central Appalachian region and occasionally in other areas. These events take place on campus and in other remote venues. This position serves as a lead facilitator for Brushy Fork’s programs and performs design and delivery of these programs. The Program Coordinator works closely with Appalachian communities and organizations to tailor services to meet the desired outcomes for specific projects.
PROGRAM SUPPORT SPECIALIST – BEREA, KY (posted 5/21)
Reporting to the Director of Brushy Fork Institute, the Program Support Specialist provides logistical, facilitation/presentation, and evaluation support for Brushy Fork Institute’s programming, both on-campus and in remote locations. The employee uses standard Brushy Fork workshop planning and design processes to make appropriate, independent decisions for workshop spaces, equipment, catering, and supplies for events. The Program Support Specialist produces polished handouts, Powerpoint, Prezi, and other materials for programs in coordination with other staff…
NEW ECONOMY PROGRAM FIELD COORDINATOR – NE VIRGINIA (posted 5/15)
Appalachian Voices is seeking a Field Coordinator based in their Norton, VA office to build local power and engagement in the Just Transition movement by recruiting, engaging, and activating community members in Southwest Virginia through their New Economy Program. The Field Coordinator will develop community leaders, support the strengthening of new and existing community-based organizations, conduct educational trainings on solar and economic development, and execute strategic campaigns focused around solar, coal-impacted land redevelopment, and land ownership issues in Southwest Virginia.
COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ADMIN ASSISTANT (posted 4/12)
Responsible for supporting United’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Compliance Program by offering administrative support to the CRA team. This is a Part-Time position; the schedule is flexible Monday-Friday, 4-6 hours per day. Responsibilities include: Learn and understand which types of activities meet the Bank’s federal Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulatory requirements and be able to answer employee questions regarding qualified CRA credit activities; Assist in processing the Bank’s charitable contributions daily by determining whether given donations meet the CRA requirements; Assist in processing the Bank’s volunteer service hours by determining whether the volunteer activity meets the CRA requirements; and others.
ENTREPRENEUR SERVICES COORDINATOR (posted 4/12)
The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) is seeking applications for an Entrepreneur Services Coordinator, West Virginia’s EDA University Center program. This position is responsible for working to support an entrepreneurship and innovation-focused economy in West Virginia’s 55 counties.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – KENTUCKY (posted 4/12)
For over 45 years, Center For Neighborhoods (CFN) has supported and empowered neighborhoods to create stronger and more vibrant communities using an asset based community development philosophy.
We work in relationship driven neighborhood engagement, leadership development education, and community based planning and design, along with a focus on community development, creating a sense of place, and improving the built environment. CFN is seeking a motivated, skilled Executive Director with experience in nonprofit administration,
organizational development, and grassroots community planning and development.