Job Board

Here’s a list of recent openings.

updated march 21, 2025

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 [email protected]. Please include a summary of the position and a link to apply in your email. 

WV Community Development Hub Sponsored AmeriCorps Volunteer Opportunities

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.

Read more about our program

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

posted 03/21

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.

What You’ll Do

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:

  • Board of Directors Management
  • Manage and oversee The Hub’s Board of Directors, including:
    • Maintaining and strengthening relationships with individual board members;
    • Managing all Board committee meetings;
    • Planning and leading quarterly Board meetings;
    • Maintaining Board recruitment goals; and
    • Supporting the Board in implementing the goals it set for itself in the 2025-2030 Strategic Roadmap.
  • Organizational Administration and Management
  • Provide internal organizational leadership on all elements of organizational operations, financial management and grant application and compliance management, including:
    • Providing oversight and guidance to the organization’s Finance + Operations Team;
    • Executing all contracts and agreements on behalf of the organization;
    • Lead the Executive Leadership Team, supporting a shared leadership structure within the organization that was established 8 years ago;
    • Review and approve the annual organizational budget;
    • Oversee financial management led by the Chief Financial Officer; and collaboratively address organizational financial needs.
  • Program Leadership and Vision
  • Serve as a visionary, inclusive and collaborative leader of The Hub, including:
    • Working with the Executive Leadership Team and The Hub staff to implement the 2025-2030 Strategic Roadmap;
    • Providing guidance and new ideas on future opportunities and direction for The Hub’s work; and
    • Learning from the rural community development and community investment field about innovative strategies for rural community development and bringing those ideas back to the team and the external partners/networks.
  • Fundraising and Funder Relationship Coordination
  • Work with the Executive Leadership Team to ensure that annual funding is secured each year to achieve the proposed budget, including:
    • Set an annual grant application calendar;
    • Work with individual staff to prepare programs for upcoming grant opportunities;
    • Review and approve completed grant application materials;
    • Lead the development of new large-scale funding opportunities; and
    • Review, approve and sign all grant reporting materials for currently active grant programs.
  • Maintain and grow relationships with key funding partners, including:
    • Regular communication, engagement and relationship building with existing organizational funders;
    • New outreach, relationship building and engagement with potential future funders; and
    • Regularly supporting funder events, activities and opportunities as requested.
  • Staff Management
    • This role will oversee a staff of 15+ and directly supervise four staff members, including all members of the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Financial Officer and the Strategic Initiatives Coordinator. Supervision includes weekly check-ins with all supervised staff, annual reviews, and support with individual leadership development;
    • Support and participate in monthly staff meetings and annual staff retreats; and
    • Work with the Executive Leadership Team to continuously assess staff needs, opportunities for support and ways to continue building a strong staff culture.
  • Partnership Engagement and Outreach
    • Maintain active engagement and relationship building with the dozens of close organizational partners, including organizational leaders and staff, that work with The Hub;
    • Build relationships with potential new partners;
    • Support and participate in state, regional and national networks to which The Hub is committed; and
    • Explore opportunities for new future collaborations with external partners to drive the work of The Hub forward.

If you were here right now, you would be:

  • Meeting regularly with the Executive Leadership Team and Finance/Operations Team to lead organizational administrative and financial needs and activities.
  • Leading Board of Directors meetings, including setting structure, priorities and guidance for all committee and Board meetings and maintaining a strong working relationship with all members of the Board.
  • Supporting the Director of Strategic Development and Grants Compliance Manager in grant proposal development and grant management.
  • Learning from the staff about what is working with current programs, and visioning how to improve and grow future programs to continue providing the best community development services possible.
  • Building relationships with the many key organizational partners and leaders the Executive Director has direct contact with, and continuing to grow our network of partners across the state, region and country.
  • Meeting with key funders and partners to discuss current funding resources and future opportunities.
  • Building a deep understanding of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan Roadmap and guiding the implementation strategies for the staff and Board.
  • Having fun and feeling fulfilled.

How to Apply:

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:

  • Cover letter explaining:
    • your interest in this position;
    • your relevant skills, expertise and experience; and
    • why you are the best candidate to be The Hub’s Executive Director.
  • Resume, including detailed relevant job experience.
  • Writing sample of no more than 3 pages to demonstrate strength and quality of writing.
    • Writing samples can include materials created at previous positions, grant applications, public speeches, or published articles.
    • Writing samples should be materials that were previously created and should not be drafted specifically for this application.
    • Preference will be given to samples that are recent (i.e. created within the last 1-2 years).
  • 3 professional references, including emails and phone numbers,

If you cannot access the form, please contact [email protected] 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.

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WESTON COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR VISTA

posted 11/22

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 [email protected] and Olivia McConnell at [email protected].

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WETZEL-TYLER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR VISTA

posted 11/22

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 [email protected] and Olivia McConnell at [email protected].

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ACCELERATE WEST SIDE COORDINATOR VISTA

posted 11/22

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 [email protected] and Olivia McConnell at [email protected].

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CITY OF WESTON AMERICORPS POSITIONS

posted 9/5

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)

  • 40 hours per week
  • Annual stipend of $18,500
  • Education award of $7,395
  • Health insurance and childcare subsidies

Reduced half-time (675 hours)

  • 15 hours per week
  • Annual stipend of $7,425
  • Education award of $2,817.14

Abbreviated time (100 hours)

  • 5 hours per week
  • Education award of $416.17

For questions, please contact Laura Anderson, City of Weston AmeriCorps Program Director, at [email protected]

Org Website: City of Weston AmeriCorps Program

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WV COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HUB VISTA LEADER

posted 1/23

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.

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PROJECT MANAGER

posted 02/18

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.

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DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

posted 11/05

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.

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FUNDRAISING, OUTREACH, AND EVALUATION MANAGER

posted 08/15

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, [email protected].

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Partner Feature:

Our work is made possible thanks to incredible partnerships with other community development organizations across the state. From local economic development authorities (EDAs) to state level nonprofits working to uplift communities, all of our partners are crucial in making West Virginia the best it can possibly be by working together.One partner that made our work truly profound this year is Coalfield Development. For years, Coalfield Development has worked to rebuild Appalachian communities by inspiring the courage to grow, activating the creativity to innovate, and cultivating communities of opportunity in central Appalachia.We are proud to be part of Coalfield Development’s ACT Now Coalition, a broad network of organizations working hand-in-hand to uplift communities throughout Southern West Virginia. The ACT Now Coalition is infusing more than $63 million into programs to help communities using business development, building revitalization, and so much more.The Hub is leading the Community and Business Resilience Initiative as part of the larger ACT Now Coalition to bring other partners with us to build up community and business resilience in the Coalition’s footprint.“For decades, we’ve known the economy of southern West Virginia needs diversification. Some progress has been made on this goal, but not nearly enough,” Brandon Dennison, CEO of Coalfield Development, said about the ACT Now Coalition. “ACT Now constitutes a tangible opportunity to take a major leap forward in this generational challenge to become a vibrant, growing, diversified economy. In the wake of continued coal-job losses, nothing could be more important for our region.”Our partnership with Coalfield Development is giving us a chance to take our work to new communities and to build upon our years of experience. Working alongside Coalfield Development in this large undertaking to bring $63.8 million to communities in Southern West Virginia is validation that the work happening to uplift West Virginia communities continues to grow.

Community Feature:

The Hub works alongside communities across West Virginia coaching community teams as they come together to make transformative changes in their towns. In 2022, one town stands out for its continued work and unwavering commitment to making its community a place where people want to live, work, play, and visit.Petersburg, located in Grant County at the northernmost point of the Mon Forest, is filled with community members who want to make their town a destination. Not only have businesses opened, and stayed open, the town has transformed the way they present to the world through rebranding and outdoor recreational development.As part of the HubCAP IV program, Petersburg utilized its technical assistance to push forward with projects to bring transformative change to its community. Part of the work Petersburg worked towards was creating plans to pave a hike and bike trail that runs along the Petersburg dike. The proposed trail will run approximately three miles along the Petersburg dike and will include multiple entrances for walkers and bikers. The group secured a $25,000 grant from Senator Hamilton, which was matched locally by the City of Petersburg, the County Commission, and the Board of Education, each adding an equal share to bring the total to $50,000.This year, Petersburg witnessed a major upgrade to one of the town’s most iconic and historic structures: The Hermitage Inn. The hotel, which dates back to 1841, has been renovated and once again welcomes guests to stay the night and have a nice dinner in the restaurant.The Hermitage Inn is the first project initiated and completed as part of the Downtown Appalachia: Revitalizing Recreational Economies (DARRE) program. Seeing the old hotel returned to its majesty has been an incredible development for Petersburg adding another jewel to the downtown area.Seeing Hub communities come together to create transformative change thrills us. Community members are the subject matter experts on what their towns need. Our commitment to accompaniment and walking alongside communities as they do the hard work guides us in our work. Celebrating their victories with them gives us a moment to uplift those making the work happen.

DEI Journey:

Since 2018, The Hub has been working diligently to bring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into our work. For years, the organization has been working internally to expand on one of our core values: “We believe diversity creates strength.”We believe that now is a time when we must work from the ground up to commit to long-term efforts to build power through leadership development, programmatic strategies, and partnerships that commit to building power and advancing racial equity.Looking back at our organizational history, we acknowledge that our work in rural communities with populations of less than 15,000 has not reached a diverse cross-section of people in West Virginia. Because of this, we began to ask, “Who isn’t here?” when examining our involvement in communities. The social unrest in 2020 led us to examine our role in white supremacy, ableism, classism, and gender discrimination, and the ways we have perpetuated unjust systems in our communities and across West Virginia.Since 2020, our equity journey has included a staff racial equity learning series, making internal commitments to increasing our hiring and retainment of diverse staff including creating full-time Racial Equity Fellowship and VISTA positions, committing to increased coaching for rural communities of color across the state, and tackling the inherent challenges of advancing equity across the community development field within a highly rural, majority white state where Black and brown leadership has been historically marginalized and under-invested.Our belief in the power of local people to see the value and the potential of their place, and of each other, is at the core of our belief in the potential we have to build power in West Virginia to advance racial equity, inclusion, and accessibility while disrupting systems that have historically excluded some communities.We are committed to engaging in conversations to uplift communities and leaders of color to move from talk to action on why race matters in West Virginia as we work to disrupt these systems. We will support investment in Black-led organizations and rural Black leadership. And we are committed to driving public and private investments into these spaces, both organizational and geographic.

Grafton

A core team led by Unleash Tygart, Inc participated in Opportunity Appalachia, receiving technical assistance to support a community development project located in an Opportunity Zone.

Huntington

Core teams led by Thundercloud, Inc. and the City of Huntington participated in Opportunity Appalachia, receiving technical assistance to support community development projects located in Opportunity Zones.

Charleston

A core team led by Crawford Holdings, LLC participated in Opportunity Appalachia, receiving technical assistance to support a community development project located in an Opportunity Zone.

White Sulphur Springs

Residents participated in round 4 of The Hub’s capstone Communities of Achievement program with a focus on building local recreational economies.

Petersburg

Residents participated in round 4 of The Hub’s capstone Communities of Achievement program with a focus on building local recreational economies.

Marlinton

Residents participated in round 4 of The Hub’s capstone Communities of Achievement program with a focus on building local recreational economies.

Franklin

Residents participated in round 4 of The Hub’s capstone Communities of Achievement program with a focus on building local recreational economies.

Elkins

Residents participated in round 4 of The Hub’s capstone Communities of Achievement program with a focus on building local recreational economies. 

A core team led by Woodlands Development Group also participated in Opportunity Appalachia, receiving technical assistance to support a community development project located in an Opportunity Zone.

Cowen

Residents participated in round 4 of The Hub’s capstone Communities of Achievement program with a focus on building local recreational economies. Read their community case study.

Parsons

Residents participated in the Blueprint Communities* program to engage their neighbors and co-create strategic plans for their future.

New Martinsville

Residents participated in the Blueprint Communities* program to engage their neighbors and co-create strategic plans for their future. Read their community case study.

Monticello Neighborhood of Clarksburg

Residents participated in the Blueprint Communities* program to engage their neighbors and co-create strategic plans for their future. Watch their community documentary.

Meadow River Valley Region

Residents participated in the Blueprint Communities* program to engage their neighbors and co-create strategic plans for their future. Read their community case study.

Lewis County

Residents participated in the Blueprint Communities* program to engage their neighbors and co-create strategic plans for their future.

Kingwood

Residents participated in the Blueprint Communities* program to engage their neighbors and co-create strategic plans for their future.

Smithers

Residents participated in the Cultivate WV program to kickstart community and economy building. Read their community case study.

Montgomery

Residents participated in the Cultivate WV program to kickstart community and economy building. Read their community case study.

Message from our Executive Leadership Team

It has been a year of abundant opportunities and partnerships across the state, and a year that has pushed all of us to work harder, faster, and smarter – together.At The Hub, we say that “the work works when you put in the work.” This means that our approach to community-based development, and individual leadership development, really does transform local communities, especially when we all work together for the same goal, and stay committed to working together for the long haul.In 2023, we continued to be amazed at the local leadership, drive and innovation we saw in communities throughout the state that are building locally-driven development from the ground up. Our network of community leaders, partners and opportunities keeps growing and shows no signs of slowing in 2024!

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone for being part of the larger Hub community as we reflect on this year’s deep impact in West Virginia communities through our work. We are thrilled to have champions who believe in our mission that every community in West Virginia can achieve economic growth when they are supported with the tools and training they need to lead and spark positive change.

We believe strongly in the fact that putting in the work yourself to improve your neighborhood, your town, and our state is where true transformational change happens. With strategic partners and thought leaders like you in the work with us, we continue to be able to walk alongside community teams as they do the work to uplift their communities.Thank you to all of the community teams and leaders who are brave enough to keep showing up every day, and putting in thousands of hours of volunteer time to support your communities and the entire state. Your determination in the face of difficult work and far-off successes is something to applaud yourself for – and to celebrate.Whether you’re volunteering on the ground in your community, sharing our stories of hope with your friends and neighbors, or attending a virtual event with The Hub, your participation in our work is what keeps it going. Thank you for all your work and support this past year, and we are excited to continue in the work with you in 2024!In Continued Accompaniment,

– WV Community Development Hub
Executive Leadership Team

Stephanie Tyree

Executive Director

Amanda Workman Scott

Director of Community Engagement

Katie Loudin

Director of Strategic Development