The Hub Job Listings page connects talented people with organizations doing great things in West Virginia.
Here’s a list of recent openings – February 11, 2019.
Have a job you’d like to post? Email us at info@wvhub.org.
WV Community Development Hub Sponsored VISTA 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.
AMERICORPS VISTA AT THE HUB (posted 1/2)
The Community Engagement VISTA Member will build the capacity of the West Virginia Community Development Hub, specifically in the North-Central portion of the state. The Community Engagement VISTA will support community engagement, project development, and team development activities in the communities of Cowen and Moorefield in the Cultivate Program as well as the communities who will be participating in Blueprint Communities in North-Central WV. The VISTA Member will support communities by building local and regional technical and funding resources, establishing communications networks, and assisting in the development of tracking program progress. The VISTA member will gain experience serving both from behind the scenes and right alongside the communities engaged. As a result of the VISTA Member’s service, more communities and organizations will have built the skills, networks, and resources needed to become sustainable in their success, accomplishing revitalization goals well into the future.
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BUSINESS COACH (posted 2/14)
Through the WV Development Office, Small Business Development Center, Kanawha Co. – Under limited supervision, at the full-performance Business Development Specialist Level 3: advanced entrepreneurial development, perform complex advanced level professional work in the creation and expansion of small business including minority business development, education and training assistance, marketing and communication efforts, and procurement assistance.
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT (posted 2/11)
Philanthropy West Virginia, the philanthropic leadership association serving the Mountain State, is seeking a full-time Operations Assistant. The position is responsible for office management and support of the organization’s staff which is based in Morgantown,WV. An ideal candidate has at least an associates degree, familiarity with the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, highly-motivated, self-starter, and results-oriented individual who will keep the organization’s momentum going in serving our members.
PROJECT ASSOCIATE (posted 2/11)
BAD Buildings with West Virginia Univeristy Research Corporation is seeking applications for a Project Associate. This position will help communities establish sustainable community development initiatives that will enhance the well-being and quality of life for the people of WV, attract investment to communities, and maximize resources in the state. This position facilitates the implementation of community development strategies on abandoned and dilapidated properties, including coordinating stakeholder groups, project identification, project prioritization, site redevelopment plans, and pursuit of public and private sector funding opportunities.
ARTIST COLLABORATOR (posted 2/11)
Lamplight Gallery in Thomas, WV is looking for an Artist Collaborator. An Artist Collaborator is a person who gets to be featured at Lamplight Gallery. We give you a section of our retail space, help curate your display, and promote your creative identity in exchange for your contribution of helping run the gallery. The collaborator opens the gallery, mans the register, and represents every artist and maker in the space.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (posted 2/11)
CommunityWorks in West Virginia (CWWV) is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer as it creates housing and community development solutions for West Virginians through a network of member organizations. Programs range from Homeownership, down payment assistance and owner-occupied rehabilitation loans to community development training, commercial and rental development loans and housing policy development. This position presents a great opportunity for an energetic community development professional to make a real impact on families and communities throughout the state.
ADVOCACY MANAGER (posted 1/18)
Want to make a difference in the big issues facing our country? Join Fahe’s growing Advocacy team and work each day to bring people together in our divided country, build an America where each person can live a good life, and push back against economic stagnation and inequality. Fahe works from Appalachia on these national issues, where our unique collaborative model connects a Network of local, regional, and national leaders.
(Please note Fahe is based in Berea, KY, but the Advocacy Manager may be based anywhere in Appalachia.)
BUSINESS COACH (posted 1/18)
Do you want to join a team of great people working to make a difference in the Monongahela National Forest region of West Virginia? Do you have some business experience, knowledge, and skills to serve our entrepreneurial communities? Woodlands Community Lenders has two new, full time, salaried, positions open for Business Coaches. These coaches will devote their time, energy, knowledge and skills to helping small businesses start-up, succeed, and grow in the Mon Forest area.
Check out the position description here or call 304-636-6495 ext. 29.
Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to jpreston@wdgwv.org by February 8, 2019.
NETWORK ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR (posted 1/16)
Generation West Virginia is looking for a Network Engagement Director to support and scale their statewide network of local chapters. The Network Engagement Director is responsible for scaling and structuring GWV’s statewide network of local chapters and programs, connecting thousands of next generation West Virginians to new opportunities in community leadership, career development, and policy advocacy.
ADULT NUTRITION OUTREACH INSTRUCTOR (posted 1/16)
The WVU Extension Service Family Nutrition Program is seeking applicants for the position of Adult Nutrition Outreach Instructor in Marion County. We are looking for someone who truly has a passion for facilitating skill development in the areas of nutrition, food resource management and healthy living among pregnant women, adults and families who are experiencing poverty.
CONSULTANT – WEB DEVELOPER (posted 1/2)
Southern West Virginia Area Health Education Center / Williamson Health & Wellness Center, Inc. is seeking proposals from qualified development consultants to develop a website for Southern WV AHEC. The deadline for receipt of emailed proposals is January 31st, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Proposals must be received by this deadline at the following email address: Attn: Audrianna Ray / Southern WV AHEC: Website Development / aray@williamsonhealthwellness.com.
AMERICORPS VISTA (posted 11/19)
Increase environmental education for both area youths and adults through educational activities, community outreach programs, and strengthened partnerships within the community! Friends of Deckers Creek (FODC), a nonprofit watershed group in Morgantown, West Virginia, is seeking an energetic and self-motivated individual that can expand their environmental education and Citizen Scientist programming. The FODC VISTA will have the opportunity to serve while gaining a breadth of experience in 1) project planning, 2) grant writing, 3) environmental education, 4) scientific monitoring, 5) water remediation, 6) event organization, and 7) nonprofit management. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. In order to qualify for the February 19th start dates, candidates must apply by December 30, 2018.
Find more information and the application »
FOOD EQUITY COORDINATOR (posted 11/14)
The West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition is building the local food and agriculture system in West Virginia in a way that provides viable incomes for farmers and local food businesses and ensures all residents have access to local food. This position is ideal for you, if you have 5-7 years of experience working in the food and farm community, community development, or related field. You’re good at listening to your team members, constituency, and community partners for input and feedback, while maintaining the integrity of your work. You take the time to learn the history and context of your work and then you take the proverbial bull-by-the horns to make things happen.
Read the full description + apply »
PRESIDENT & CEO – PITTSBURGH, PA (posted 11/14)
Bridgeway Capital (Bridgeway) is a nonprofit, community development financial institution (CDFI) with $100 million in consolidated assets. Bridgeway seeks a highly skilled and visionary leader to replace the organization’s founder upon his retirement and build upon its 28 years of growth and impact. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the next President and CEO will have a high level of integrity, bring demonstrated organizational leadership, a deep belief in the power of capital to improve communities and the ability to inspire partners, both internally and externally, to join in the mission.
Read the full description + apply »
PROGRAM OFFICER (posted 11/9)
The Basic Needs and Special Initiatives Program Officer works as a part of the program team to identify, evaluate, and recommend collaborative programs that meet The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation’s (TGKVF) basic needs and special initiatives funding priorities. In general, TGKVF’s basic needs program assists organizations that provide food, clothing, shelter, and utility assistance to our region’s most vulnerable residents, including low-income seniors, children, and families as well as the working poor. Special initiatives include projects that may fall outside of the Foundation’s traditional grantmaking and priorities, including work with donor advised funds and giving circles, geographic and/or theme-based initiatives, urgent need grants, and other projects as assigned. Any project the Foundation supports through its discretionary grantmaking will work to enhance community wealth.
Deadline to apply is November 30.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PROMOTIONS ASSISTANT (posted 11/6)
The RiffRaff Arts Collective is seeking a part-time communications and promotions assistant for events in the blossoming Mercer Street Grassroots District in Downtown Princeton, West Virginia. This is a part time position with up to 20 hours per week. There are other opportunities within our organization that may be available to the right candidate. The assistant will work closely with the event director to design and execute a promotional plan and communications strategy for multiple events including festivals, concerts, and other gatherings. He/she will shepherd targeted ad campaigns, research media contacts, distribute press releases, arrange interviews, distribute print materials, network with the community and perform other tasks as determined by the director. The successful candidate will be a music and arts lover, friendly and easy to work with. Must be a self-starter and should have strong working knowledge of social media platforms, strong writing and communication skills and a desire to make a positive impact. Send resume to lori@theriffraff.net and call 304-320-8833 with any questions. Visit theriffraff.net to discover more about the organization.