What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rural Action Rural Renewal position at AmeriCorps?
Nestled in the foothills of Appalachian Ohio, Rural Action was founded in 1991 on the principle that locally-based, sustainable, and inclusive development is the main strategy for building resilient rural Appalachian communities. We place VISTAs with small organizations in the region to focus on building capacity for: *Healthy Futures *Economic Development, and *Environmental Stewardship Just like how roots get water and nutrients to the rest of the tree, our VISTAs connect with community members to improve the overall effectivness, efficiency, and sustainability of organizations and agencies that improve quality of life in Appalachian Ohio.
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Member Duties : AmeriCorps members in this program will create outreach materials, manage organizational communications, plan community events, schedule and implement workshops, build systems such as volunteer databases, and survey and communicate with Appalachian Ohioans who benefit from community development programming. They will also participate in Corps-wide training and service experiences and help Rural Action stay true to our roots by participating in steering and strategic planning. Members will serve with one of these sites: *Tri County Career Center (workforce readiness) *Solid Ground Farm and learning center (environmental stewardship) *Rendville Historical Preservation Society (economic opportunities in heritage tourism) *Appalachian Children's Coalition (healthy futures) *Rural Action (community development)
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas
Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Education , Health , Community Outreach , Environment .
Skills
Communications , General Skills , Team Work .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Rural Action Rural Renewal
Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025 - 06/01/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations OHIO
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 03/26/2025 To 06/09/2025
Contact Johna Metcalf
9030 Hocking Hills Dr
The Plains OH 45780
740-677-4047
johna@ruralaction.org
https://ruralaction.org/our-work/leadership-and-service/americorps-vista/
Listing ID 125639
Further help on this page can be found by clicking here .
Member Duties : AmeriCorps members in this program will create outreach materials, manage organizational communications, plan community events, schedule and implement workshops, build systems such as volunteer databases, and survey and communicate with Appalachian Ohioans who benefit from community development programming. They will also participate in Corps-wide training and service experiences and help Rural Action stay true to our roots by participating in steering and strategic planning. Members will serve with one of these sites: *Tri County Career Center (workforce readiness) *Solid Ground Farm and learning center (environmental stewardship) *Rendville Historical Preservation Society (economic opportunities in heritage tourism) *Appalachian Children's Coalition (healthy futures) *Rural Action (community development)
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
- For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas
Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Education , Health , Community Outreach , Environment .
Skills
Communications , General Skills , Team Work .
Refine Search
Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Rural Action Rural Renewal
Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025 - 06/01/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations OHIO
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 03/26/2025 To 06/09/2025
Contact Johna Metcalf
9030 Hocking Hills Dr
The Plains OH 45780
740-677-4047
johna@ruralaction.org
https://ruralaction.org/our-work/leadership-and-service/americorps-vista/
Listing ID 125639
