The Hub Job Listings page connects talented people with organizations doing great things in West Virginia.
Here’s a list of recent openings – updated January 7, 2020.
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 ON EAGLE’S WINGS (posted 12/9)
On Eagles Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship is a non-profit that provides therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, literacy and health services to North Central WV. This Fairmont-based VISTA position is ideal for an individual who loves being around horses! This member will secure community partnerships to grow the reach of the organization, create organizational structures for tracking participant progress to grow the value of the programs, increase social media presence and communications capacity, and secure funding for new organizational programming.
AMERICORPS VISTA IN COWEN COMMUNITY (posted 9/16)
Build up revitalization efforts in Cowen, WV! Located in Webster County, this position focuses on moving forward the momentum built during Cowen’s work with The Hub’s Cultivate WV community engagement and revitalization program. The town has begun initiatives that revolve around beautification, community gathering spaces, health and wellness, environment, and more. The VISTA will work at the community level (hosted and supported by the Town Council) to build out a database of contacts and resources, engage community volunteers, and support the various projects throughout the town.
AMERICORPS VISTA IN MOOREFIELD COMMUNITY (posted 8/7)
The Moorefield Community VISTA will support Moorefield residents in the current community projects, initiated under the WV Community Development Hub’s Cultivate WV revitalization program. This includes attending meetings to get acquainted with community teams, advertising plans and successes in the newspaper, researching examples of successful revitalization projects in other towns, and more. In addition, the VISTA will be responsible for researching funding sources, engaging partners and individuals within a stakeholder network, and tracking progress for funding received and project successes. The Higgins House restoration project will be a major facet of the VISTA project. This will involve research, assisting in the development and implementation of a fundraising plan, community engagement, and project assessment, all with support from the HCCVB.
AMERICORPS VISTA AT THE WV COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HUB (posted 7/22)
The Community Empowerment VISTA will serve participating communities across West Virginia to drive the change they want to see in their communities. Through research, event planning and coordination, curriculum-building, and grant writing, the VISTA will build the capacity of The Hub’s community empowerment programs to provide trainings and tools that will support community-driven economic development. From addressing abandoned and dilapidated properties to supporting community-led initiatives for building strong communities and economies, this VISTA project will provide a foundation on which The Hub can support local communities and officials in building strategies for visible and trackable community improvement that will increase the economic opportunity needed to pull people out of poverty.
More Opportunities
CHARLESTON CREATIVITY CONNECTOR (posted 1/17)
The Creativity Connector will work in partnership with local artists, arts organizations, businesses, and government to stimulate opportunities and economic development strategies involving the arts. More specifically, this position will serve as 1) a source of technical assistance helping businesses, nonprofit organizations, and artists see opportunities to make profitable offers to each other; 2) a “matchmaker” connecting specific entities and artists where a mutually profitable relationship seems possible; and 3) a small scale “investor” supporting the early stages of such a relationship to reduce the start-up costs for the entity and the artist.
Please note this is a contract position.
AMERICORPS TRAINING OFFICER (posted 1/7)
At Volunteer WV, the successful candidate will support AmeriCorps programs in improving programming, develop strategies to grow nonprofit capacity and help create meaningful service experiences for AmeriCorps members. You’ll also get to network with and support all national service, including AmeriCorps VISTA and Senior Corps programs. This is for you if you have been successful in delivering training to large and small groups, enjoy working in a team and individually, and enjoy both people and administrative details. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, has at least two years grant management experience, has AmeriCorps, Senior Corps or Peace Corps experience, and demonstrates strength in strategic thinking, communications, time management and a commitment to service.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (posted 12/3)
Energy Efficient West Virginia seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to take EEWV into the coming decade. They’re looking for someone with fundraising/development experience, comfort working with industry leaders and business owners, and familiarity with energy policy.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (posted 11/7)
Friends of the Cheat is seeking a dynamic individual or team to lead the Trail Town component of its RE/CREATE grant project. The Trail Town Program vision is to cultivate active recreation destinations where visitors want to stay, explore, and spend. The Community Development Coordinator will work through the Trail Town framework with Preston County communities to connect them to trails and connect trails to local communities. A collaborative, community-based process will support the establishment and expansion of trail-friendly businesses, connector trails, wayfaring and interpretive signing, festivals and events, and marketing activities.
NETWORK COORDINATOR (posted 11/7)
Country Roads Angel Network (CRAN) is seeking a Network Coordinator to work closely with the WV Hive and CRAN board members to implement this exciting program. CRAN will provide West Virginia entrepreneurs and small business owners with early stage funding opportunities presently non-existent. Ideal candidate must have excellent communication and coordination skills, be tech savvy, great at networking and building relationships, and can confidently work with high-level executives and accredited investors. Position will be based in the WV Hive Beckley office and will report directly to the WV Hive Executive Director.
FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR (posted 11/7)
The WV Food and Farm Coalition is seeking a Fiscal and Administrative Coordinator to provide staff and organizational support.
Applications are due 11/18.
FELLOWSHIP DIRECTOR (posted 11/7)
Generation West Virginia (GWV) is looking for a Fellowship Director to lead their growing statewide Impact Fellowship program. Generation West Virginia’s Impact Fellowship is a yearlong program where Fellows work, live and give in West Virginia. During the fellowship year, Impact Fellows work four days a week at one of our participating employers, while dedicating one day a week volunteering with projects in partnership with local nonprofit organizations.
Applications due 11/22.
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM SERVICES (posted 11/7)
WVCAN is seeking a passionate, service-oriented leader to join their team in Charleston. The Director of Program Services will perform functions related to the operations and sustainability of child advocacy centers (CACs) in WV, quality assurance of the programs and services of CACs, and administration of private sector sub-grants.
Applications due 11/11.