Stewards VISTA: Energy Communities BB – Rural Action OH Y1

As energy opportunities expand, coal and power facility jobs are declining across the United States. This VISTA project will develop and advance programs that increase environmental awareness and stewardship, job training, employment pathways, and access to existing federal and community resources for low-income individuals living in energy transition communities. Over the course of our 32-year history of work in this region, Rural Action has developed a theory of change, rooted in the region’s culture and history, which emphasizes the cultivation of our local assets. The core of our theory of change, our approach to the work focuses on the following five elements: 1) engaging communities of place and communities of interest; 2) learning together; 3) understanding, valuing, and increasing control of our assets; 4) building infrastructure; and 5) connecting to markets. Generations of boom and bust cycles left scars on our landscapes and in our communities. The organization was founded by people who had been fighting against environmental threats, including the impacts of pre-regulatory coal-mining, subsidence from active mines, unregulated dumps, a proliferation of landfills and legacy pollution. The Sustainable Energy Program promotes the rapid, equitable, and adaptive transition to a clean energy economy. Our work prioritizes community well-being, environmental stewardship, and energy independence. Market shifts are changing job opportunities, with an urgent focus on sustainability and new energy. These are largely blue-collar skilled labor positions, with needs similar to former industry jobs, making them attractive to the regional workforce. Rural areas face high energy and transportation burdens as a percent of income. This project will increase capacity for low-income households/communities to lower energy costs, and empower workers to make careers in sustainable employment sectors.

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Member Duties : The VISTA member will assess and develop an asset map of existing community supports and new federal opportunities available to the community. The VISTA will identify organizations serving the community, and build partnerships and coalitions to align resources. The VISTA will develop strategic plans utilizing community input to identify anti-poverty initiatives needed by the community.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Stipend , Training .

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .

Terms

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas

Technology , Community and Economic Development , Education , Environment , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach .

Skills

Environment , Communications , Leadership , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Education , Social Services , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Youth Development .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Stewards VISTA: Energy Communities BB – Rural Action OH Y1

Program Start/End Date

12/02/2024 – 12/01/2025

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations OHIO

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 09/03/2024 To 12/02/2024

Contact Shelby Street

330 Harper Park Dr

Beckley WV 25801

6812380947

[email protected]

www.stewardslegacy.org/ecap

Listing ID 124201