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 seeking a full-time Operations Associate, located in Charleston, West Virginia. The ideal candidate will be someone who can work efficiently; collaborate with colleagues and partners statewide; and is passionate about growing their skills to support and advance the mission of The Hub.
We strongly encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. Our entire Hub team is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and in communities, and we have support systems in place to welcome new staff members.
The Operations Associate reports to the Operations & VISTA Program Coordinator. You will be responsible for the following:
Applications are due on/by midnight on Sunday, April 30, 2023.
Applications should be submitted via email to Katie Loudin at k.loudin@wvhub.org with the subject line “Operations Associate” and the following documents attached:
If you have a question about qualifications or what is needed for this role, please contact Katie Loudin at k.loudin@wvhub.org.
New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA)’s newest program PATTERN (Planning and Accelerating Textile Technology and Entrepreneurship Regional Network) is looking for a VISTA to support capacity.
PATTERN works by leveraging West Virginia’s knowledge of the outdoor industry, heritage, and craftsmanship to create manufacturing opportunities.
The NRGRDA PATTERN Program Coordinator VISTA will provide capacity support in the recruitment of key community stakeholders; assist in assessing community needs; promotion of communities and their assets; support communities in the creation and delivery of community surveys; supporting communities on their development and implementation of business resilience plans; creating systems to track projects and volunteers; and work with The Hub staff to support workshops and more.
This position is ideal for someone who loves working in the community, has some business knowledge, and thrives on making connections with others. Regular travel is required for this role.
This position will start after April 10, 2023, depending on candidate availability, and will be based in Beckley, WV.
The Hub is looking for an internal VISTA to help support the growing and evolving needs of our Coaching programs. In 2023, The Hub will be coaching in 31 communities across West Virginia.
The Coaching Programs Capacity Coordinator will support the capacity of 3 programs, all of which are in different places in their cycles with communities. The Hub’s community coaching programs are the engine that drives communities toward unlocking their own transformational change.
These projects – Downtown Appalachia: Revitalizing Recreational Economies (DARRE), Cultivate WV, and the Community Business Resiliency Initiative (CBRI) – serve communities across levels of capacity, making a meaningful impact across the state. This role will be an exciting opportunity to work across teams and be deeply embedded into the Coaching work of The Hub. Regular travel is required for this role.
This position will start in Summer 2023, depending on candidate availability, and will be based out of either Hub office depending on candidate preference.
The Hub is looking for an internal VISTA to help support the capacity of our network of partners. The Network Capacity Support Coordinator VISTA will help grow the capacity of The Hub to better support our partners and communities to be more engaged in the processes that allow them to receive the funding they need to kickstart their development.
The VISTA member will help develop systems; create ways to better educate community members, partners, and stakeholders; support partner organizations in research, material production, and education activities to enhance knowledge and break down barriers between funders and communities; and help support education initiatives.
This position is ideal for someone who loves making connections, is not afraid to tackle systems, and has a passion for community building.
This position will start after April 10, 2023, depending on candidate availability and the member must be able to commute to The Hub offices as required.
The Hub is looking for an internal VISTA to help support The Hub’s Communities of Achievement Program (HubCAP). The HubCAP V Community Engagement Coordinator VISTA will provide capacity support in their service for both the Coaching team at The Hub and the communities in this program.
The VISTA member will help with the recruitment of key stakeholders; support community needs assessments; support the promotion of communities; support communities in the creation and delivery of community surveys; supporting communities on their development and implementation of business resilience plans; creating systems to track projects and volunteers; and work with The Hub staff to support workshops and more.
Regular travel is required in this role. This position is ideal for someone who loves working in the community, has some business knowledge, and thrives on making connections with others.
This position will start after April 10, 2023, depending on candidate availability and the member must be able to commute to The Hub offices as required.
The Hub is in need of a second VISTA Leader to help further internal capacity. In this VISTA Leader Role, the member will support both the organization and its’ VISTA program in the actualization of that growth.
In addition to working with The Hub’s Coaching Programs VISTA Leader to support members in the cohort, the VISTA Leader will also support the completion of The Hub’s 2023-28 Strategic Plan, build capacity in organizational operations, and chart a path for the VISTA Program’s growth to match that of the rest of the organization.
This position is ideal for someone who thinks big picture, enjoys strategic thinking, and has a passion for community building. This position will start after April 10, 2023, depending on candidate availability, and will be based in The Hub’s Charleston office.
Please review eligibility for VISTA Leader Service before applying (The AmeriCorps VISTA leaders program is open to members who have completed at least one year of full-time service with AmeriCorps or Peace Corps.)
Want to make a difference in your community and the future of children? Join our team and serve to enhance your community. Member will recruit volunteers, build partnerships, research and write grants, develop needed resources, and solicit in-kind donations to build capacity in the organization served.
Our after school program and other resources will produce higher graduation rates, employment, substance abuse prevention/intervention, and increase in higher education rates, all of which increase the capacity of an individual to escape intergenerational poverty. This project will help build talented volunteer pipelines in which to secure steady volunteer resources to ensure these programs are properly staffed and capable to meet increased numbers of youth and facilitate more positive outcomes.
The Monticello Ongoing Revitalization Effort (M.O.R.E) was formed through The Hub’s Blueprint Communities program and has begun its long-term plans to support the community.
M.O.R.E seeks to promote stabilization, revitalization, and economic development through projects and partnerships that positively engage in the neighborhood. M.O.R.E.’s vision is a thriving safe community where healthy neighbors create a vibrant visible future. M.O.R.E operates the Kelly Miller Community Center and Margaret McCoy Community Garden to serve the Monticello neighborhood of Clarksburg, WV.
The Community Center and Community Garden are in service of these goals. The Community Engagement Coordinator VISTA will continue to build the capacity of the M.O.R.E. by supporting community engagement and team development activities, building local and regional technical resources, establishing communications networks, and tracking program progress at Margaret McCoy Garden and Kelly Miller Community Center. This position will begin in August 2022.
For more information about the application process, please contact Erin Susman, VISTA Program Coordinator at e.susman@wvhub.org.
The Elkins community has been building momentum, as the Randolph Together team, in The Hub’s Communities of Achievement Program (HubCAP) for the past 18 months. During this program, Elkins has received technical support to implement community development projects deemed critical to the economic vitality of the area. Building on this momentum, the Randolph Together team will support the community of Elkins as they begin The Hub’s Downtown Appalachia: Revitalizing Recreational Economies (DARRE) in Fall 2022. The team is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA member to support continued community engagement, outreach, and more. This VISTA project will be hosted by the Elkins-Randolph Chamber of Commerce and will collaborate with local leaders in the community and economic development across the community.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for local businesses, value partnership, and possess strong organizational skills. Experience with social media is also beneficial, but not required.
This position is expected to begin on August 29, 2022, but will remain open for the right candidate through Fall 2022 if needed.
For questions about the application process, please contact Community Coaching Associate, Olivia McConnell, at o.mcconnell@wvhub.org.
The American Friends Service Committee is seeking a Youth Leadership Coach for the Appalachian Center for Equality to help the organization’s mission of improving the economic opportunities and conditions for young people in the southern West Virginia coalfields and throughout the state via systemic changes influenced by youth-led community and policy advocacy projects.
Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to: helping build partnerships with local organizations, groups, and coalitions to share the work of ACE, working with the Program Director and Coordinator to plan and facilitate both virtual and in-person after-school student meetings, and working with students to identify next steps and overcome barriers as they organize projects in their school and/or community.
For consideration, please attach your Cover Letter and Resume to the online application in addition to answering the Application Questions.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2023
The American Friends Service Committee is seeking a full-time Program Director for the Appalachian Center for Equality to help the organization’s mission of improving the economic opportunities and conditions for young people in the southern West Virginia coalfields and throughout the state via systemic changes influenced by youth-led community and policy advocacy projects.
Key responsibilities include the planning and evaluation of all projects and activities related to the program; supervision of program staff; participation in fundraising activities; and development and oversight of program budgets and finances.
Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to: maintaining a viable program that focuses on young people and seeks to improve their opportunities and conditions in the southern West Virginia coalfields, engaging in effective program planning, and supervising program staff and fellows/interns.
For consideration, please attach your Cover Letter and Resume to the online application in addition to answering the Application Questions.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2023
Philanthropy West Virginia is seeking applications for the position of Director of Membership Engagement.
In partnership with the President and CEO and other staff, the Director of Membership Engagement is responsible for designing and implementing efforts to retain members, attract new members, and engage members with innovative and relevant sector education programming and member services.
This is a full-time exempt position in a growing, dynamic philanthropic leadership network and reports directly to the President & CEO.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to leading the logistical and administrative aspects of Philanthropy WV-produced programs, managing membership retention and recruitment, and managing marketing and communications with the membership.
Philanthropy WV is committed to practicing and advancing equity and inclusion that creates a stronger philanthropic network and West Virginia communities.
To apply: Email your résumé and cover letter to careersearch@philanthropywv.org. The application deadline is Friday, March 10, 2023, or until the position is filled.
Appalachian Headwaters is looking for a Community Programs Coordinator that will help grow and develop their summer and year-round programs. Responsibilities include helping build and facilitate a field-based summer internship program for high school and college students, supporting regional community science research programs, and facilitating and leading educational events for people in our region. The primary work location is in Greenbrier County.
Appalachian Headwaters is a non-profit environmental education, conservation and community development organization based in Greenbrier and Summers Counties – and is the home of Camp Waldo, the Appalachian Beekeeping Collective, and the Appalachian Pollinator Center.
Applicants can send a resume and letter of interest to Kate Asquith at kasquith@appheadwaters.org.
Together for Hope Appalachia is seeking a part-time Assistant to the Together for Hope Regional Vice President for Appalachia.
This person will be responsible for carrying forward the mission and vision of Together for Hope, in the counties of persistent poverty in Appalachia. The goal of Together for Hope Appalachia is to transform persistent rural poverty in Appalachia through asset-based community development that prioritizes education, health & nutrition, housing & environment, and social enterprise. Building a network and coalition is an essential priority.
The assistant to the regional vice president will work closely with the regional vice president for Appalachia and the national Together for Hope staff. The responsibilities of this position will be adapted to match the unique skills, experience, and training of the person filling the position. There is potential for the job to become full-time.
Contact Keith Stillwell: keith@tfhope.org.
Generation West Virginia is seeking a Broadband Program Director. The Broadband Program Director will lead the organization’s Locally-Driven Broadband Solutions Initiative. The initiative supports local communities in securing federal and state broadband funds to build out necessary broadband infrastructure.
In this role, the Broadband Program Director will build on the organization’s proven successful model to offer support to more communities across the state while overseeing and expanding the team of contracted technical assistance experts.
Applicants don’t need to have previous experience in the broadband industry to apply for this position. The ideal candidate for this role will have an excitement to learn and work with community partner organizations to ensure people in rural areas have equitable access to this critical infrastructure.
Applications are due Feb. 6. Applicants must submit the following: Contact Information, Résumé, and Cover Letter
Generation West Virginia is looking for a Junior Instructor for our NewForce software development training program. The ideal candidate is someone who is responsible for being the students’ first point of contact for questions regarding course material, career prep, and job search. The Junior Instructor will serve as a resource and be able to direct questions to the appropriate staff people, providing emotional support first and technical support second.
The Junior Instructor is someone who will keep their finger on the pulse of the cohort and pass along relevant information including but not limited to who’s struggling, who’s stressed, and who needs more challenging material. This information is important to relay to the Lead Instructor and/or other appropriate staff.
Access to Charleston is important, but this position can be done remotely, anywhere in West Virginia. While this application is open to the general public, we are looking for people who have experience with training programs like NewForce.
The Mountain State Educational Services Cooperative is seeking a Jobs & Hope West Virginia – Transition Agent for Region 6.
The Transition Agent will be assigned to conduct needs assessments and build a personalized plan for each participant as the participant transitions through recovery or re-entry and prepares for potential education and career opportunities.
This Transition Agent will develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all agency partners to assist the participant in overcoming barriers in the development of education and employment goals that match the participant’s skills, interests, and experience.
APPLY TO: Jan Hanlon, Executive Director
501 22nd Street
Dunbar, WV 25064
www.mountainstateesc.com/job-postings OR email rcbias@k12.wv.us.
The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum is seeking an Education Coordinator to join the team.
The Education Coordinator will work closely with the museum staff and volunteer board of directors to create, implement, and deepen current and new educational programs and outreach initiatives. The ideal candidate will also build new and maintain existing relationships with key actors across the region and be able to lead and facilitate public and internal meetings, moderate panels, and discussions at events, and serve as a speaker on behalf of the museum.
To apply, email Executive Director Kenzie New Walker at kenzie@wvminewars.org with subject line “Education Coordinator” and include a cover letter, résumé with three references, and a writing sample.
Applications are due by midnight on January 13.
The National Association of Counties (NACo) is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Resilient Economies & Communities to join their Counties Futures Lab. The Senior Program Manager for the Resilient Economies and Communities sits in the Programs and Practices division and manages a portfolio of projects that aim to promote and foster county-level innovations related to economic and environmental resiliency. The position is dependent on the availability of project-based outside funding.
Duties of the Senior Program Manager for Resilient Economies and Communities include actively promoting NACo initiatives for Resilient Economies and Communities, advising NACo partners on county roles and authorities, and supporting NACo Presidentially appointed committee/board leadership.
Interested candidates can send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to resumes@naco.org.
The Mon Forest Town Partnership is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to join the team. To facilitate the work, MFTP has secured funding for its first ED position to start as soon as a qualified candidate is identified to lead a dynamic group of community leaders, partners, and entrepreneurs to fulfill the Partnership’s mission in the region. The ED will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the fledgling organization. The position is grant- funded for 3 years. It is the responsibility of the ED and the MFTP to develop a sustainable revenue model in that time to sustain the position long-term. The position will report to the MFTP’s Executive Committee and Woodlands Development & Lending’s Director of Programs & Partnerships.
The position is remote with the flexibility to work from home and with satellite working spaces available at different locations in Mon Forest Town communities as needed. The candidate is, however, required to reside within the Monongahela National Forest region.
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.
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.
Residents participated in the Cultivate WV program to kickstart community and economy building. Read their community case study.
Residents participated in the Cultivate WV program to kickstart community and economy building. Read their community case study.
Residents participated in the Blueprint Communities* program to engage their neighbors and co-create strategic plans for their future.
Residents participated in the Blueprint Communities* program to engage their neighbors and co-create strategic plans for their future.
Residents participated in the Blueprint Communities* program to engage their neighbors and co-create strategic plans for their future. Read their community case study.
Residents participated in the Blueprint Communities* program to engage their neighbors and co-create strategic plans for their future. Watch their community documentary.
Residents participated in the Blueprint Communities* program to engage their neighbors and co-create strategic plans for their future. Read their community case study.
Residents participated in the Blueprint Communities* program to engage their neighbors and co-create strategic plans for their future.
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.
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.
Residents participated in round 4 of The Hub’s capstone Communities of Achievement program with a focus on building local recreational economies.
Residents participated in round 4 of The Hub’s capstone Communities of Achievement program with a focus on building local recreational economies.
Residents participated in round 4 of The Hub’s capstone Communities of Achievement program with a focus on building local recreational economies.
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 Crawford Holdings, LLC participated in Opportunity Appalachia, receiving technical assistance to support a community development project located in an Opportunity Zone.
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.
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.
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.
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.A growing number of towns across the state are putting themselves on the “growth map.” Princeton, Richwood, Elkins, New Martinsville, Parsons, Petersburg, White Sulphur Springs, and so many more communities we have worked with are all putting in thousands of hours of volunteer work. This commitment has helped local leaders improve their communities. These improvements can be seen increasingly through the growth of local economic and business development in each of these towns.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. Your determination in the face of difficult work and far-off successes is something to applaud yourself for, and celebrate together.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 2023!In Continued Accompaniment,
