Stewards VISTA: Appalachian Voices Y2

Founded in 1997, Appalachian Voices works across Central and Southern Appalachia, with the headquarters located in the heart of the coalfields in southwest Virginia, to bring people together to protect land, air, and water and advance a modern and fair energy economy. The Appalachian Voices VISTA will build capacity for coalfield regions in developing locally led economic and education programs in the energy sector.

The VISTA will develop new systems and materials for regional outreach, identify new education initiatives, and develop a new training curriculum addressing community needs for Voices to implement. Serving with Appalachian Voices and the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia provides first‑hand insight into challenges faced by economically distressed areas while participating in regional efforts revitalizing Central Appalachian coal regions. Through this service opportunity, the VISTA will gain experience in research, program design, and systems‑building while working in a region rich in cultural heritage and outdoor assets.

The role is ideal for applicants interested in environmental studies, workforce development, or nonprofit program design.

• The VISTA will serve with the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia and Appalachian Voices to identify energy‑sector and infrastructure‑improvement funding.
• Develop new regional energy‑training and public‑information plans.
• Develop new educational materials.
• Build capacity for coalfield regions in developing locally led economic and education programs in the energy sector.
• Develop new systems and materials for regional outreach.
• Identify new education initiatives.
• Develop a new training curriculum addressing community needs for Voices to implement.

• Health coverage* (details available at Ameri Corps Vista)
• Living allowance
• Relocation allowance
• Training stipend
• Choice of education award or end‑of‑service stipend
• Childcare assistance if eligible

For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit .

Permits working at another job during off hours; car recommended; permits attendance at school during off hours.

• Environment
• Community and economic development
• Community outreach
• Education

• Communications
• Education
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Community organization
• Writing/Editing

• Program Type: Ameri Corps VISTA
• Program: Stewards VISTA:
  Appalachian Voices Y2
• Program Start/End Date: 05/04/2026 – 05/03/2027
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Education Level: College graduate
• Age Requirement: Minimum 18, No maximum
• Program Locations: Virginia
• Languages: English
• Accepting Applications: 01/13/2026 to 04/10/2026

Contact: Addie Gilkerson

330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley WV 25801

Phone: 304‑533‑1211
Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Website:
/vista