Position Title: Stewards VISTA: Ohio County Solid Waste Authority-Community Renovation

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements, East

Site Location: Triadelphia, WV

City, State or Full Address: 176 Satterfield Drive, Triadelphia, WV 26059

 

Terms of Service:

·                 Start Date: August 2025

·                 End Date: August 2026

·                 Must serve a 365-day (1 year) service term

·                 Living Allowance: $68.39/day ($24,962.35/year)

 

 

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Purpose:

The Ohio County Solid Waste Authority (OCSWA) works to reduce landfill use, promote responsible waste management, and support community education across Ohio County, West Virginia. Through the Community Renovation (CoRe) initiative, OCSWA aims to divert usable materials from the waste stream and return them to productive use—saving taxpayer dollars, supporting local families, and improving public services. This VISTA project focuses on building long-term systems that allow OCSWA to expand its impact. The VISTA will help create and strengthen behind-the-scenes operations such as infrastructure planning, public outreach, educational content, and sustainable funding efforts. By designing collection processes, developing a workshop space, and identifying grants and local funding, the VISTA will help lay the foundation for a program that can operate efficiently and independently for years to come. The member will also develop a communication strategy —ensuring more residents are informed and engaged. This project brings practical, cost-effective solutions to waste management, while building a durable framework that increases capacity at the local level.

 

The AmeriCorps VISTA member will build capacity and develop sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty in underserved communities.

 

Description of Duties:

The VISTA will strengthen the Ohio County Solid Waste Authority’s CoRe initiative by building internal systems and expanding long-term capacity. The VISTA will develop a comprehensive plan to identify and repurpose reusable materials, support the creation of a functional workshop space for processing and storage, and research funding opportunities to draft competitive grant proposals. They will also design educational and promotional materials to raise public awareness, engage local stakeholders, and lead targeted outreach efforts to increase community involvement. By focusing on planning, logistics, and sustainable program development, the VISTA will help lay the groundwork for a lasting, community-driven approach to waste reduction and resource recovery.

 

Qualifications:

·        United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien

·        At least 18 years of age

·        College graduate

·        Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check

 

Physical Requirements:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

 

Time Requirements:

·        Typically, this position is expected to serve full-time (35-40 hours), but exact schedules may vary.

·        Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

 

Orientation and Training:

·        Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities

·       Member will receive a Virtual Member Orientation (VMO) from VISTA on their first day of service

 

Benefits:

·        Segal AmeriCorps Education Award* of $7,395.00

o   or choice of cash stipend of ~$1,800.00

·        Living Allowance of $68.39 per day, disbursed every 2 weeks

·        Relocation Allowance ($750) if Eligible

·        Healthcare Coverage* if Eligible

·        Childcare Coverage* if Eligible

·        Loan forbearance if Eligible

·        Interest Payments if Eligible

·        Training and Professional Development Opportunities

·        Employee Wellness Program (access to a licensed, professional counselor and 24/7 support)

·        Non-Competitive Eligibility* (NCE) status upon successful completion of the term

·        Networking and Mentorship

*For more information regarding the Segal Education Award, check out this link as well as alternative uses for the award here.

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare

*For more information regarding the AmeriCorps VISTA Childcare benefit, please visit https://americorpschildcare.com/

*For details about Non-Competitive Eligibility, please visit https://my.americorps.gov/trust/help/member_portal/non_competitive_eligibility_overview.htm

 

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps VISTA member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed their required year of service; the member has satisfactorily completed assignments; and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets, accomplishment tracking, and quarterly reporting.

 

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

For VISTA-related information, contact Addie Gilkerson at agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org

For site-related information, contact David Neff at properdisposal@ocswawv.org

 

PLEASE APPLY USING THIS LINK:  My AmeriCorps - Home Page

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.