Stewards VISTA: Arts & Resilience Systems Coordinator Y1

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What's Next Eastern Kentucky, an initiative of the Brushy Fork Leadership Institute, works to strengthen community vitality, economic opportunity, and local leadership across Appalachian Kentucky. The initiative supports locally driven solutions that address economic transition, disaster recovery, and population loss in rural communities. CAReNet, the Community Arts and Resilience Network, connects artists, cultural workers, and community organizations to disaster preparedness, response, and long-term recovery efforts across Eastern Kentucky. Communities served by this project face persistent poverty and increased vulnerability to natural disasters. Repeated flooding has disrupted livelihoods and limited economic opportunity. This VISTA project will build the infrastructure needed for a coordinated, sustainable regional network. The VISTA will serve at the intersection of arts, community development, and disaster resilience, all strengthening relationships between grassroots mutual aid networks, regional partners, and statewide agencies. This project will break the cycle of poverty by strengthening systems that support community-led recovery, expand access to resources, and position creative workers as contributors to economic resilience. This role is ideal for candidates interested in community development, arts and culture, disaster response, and rural systems change. Members will gain experience in facilitation, partnership building, grant writing, and program design while contributing to a growing regional resilience effort. Benefits include professional development support (conferences, training, travel), access to regional leadership networks and mentorship in facilitation frameworks, the community engagement process, and program design. For those relocating, Eastern Kentucky offers a low cost of living, strong community ties, and the opportunity to serve rural Appalachian communities working toward long-term recovery and resilience. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The VISTA will build internal systems and planning resources that strengthen the Community Arts and Resilience Network implemented by What's Next Eastern Kentucky. Activities include developing regional asset mapping tools that document artists and partner organizations; creating communication and engagement frameworks that support coordinated network development; organizing resource guides and funding research materials that inform sustainability planning; and producing documentation systems that capture models and case studies of arts-based disaster response. The VISTA will also develop tools such as an artist disaster readiness framework and structured network resources for staff use. All systems, tools, and documentation developed by the VISTA will be used by staff and partners to guide planning, strengthen collaboration, and support long-term resilience beyond the VISTA service term. Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Stipend , Training , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance . For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/. Terms :

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

Health , Disaster Relief , Housing , Homelessness , Community Outreach , Education , Community and Economic Development , Environment , Neighborhood Revitalization . Skills :

Urban Planning , Environment , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Disaster Services , Communications , Public Speaking , Education , Conflict Resolution , Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Recruitment , Business/Entrepreneur , Community Organization , Writing/Editing . Refine Search SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program Stewards VISTA: Arts & Resilience Systems Coordinator Y1 Program Start/End Date 09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027 Work Schedule Full Time Education level High school diploma/GED Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None Program Locations KENTUCKY Languages English Accepting Applications From 06/01/2026 To 09/07/2026 Contact Erin Adams 330 Harper Park Dr Beckley WV 25801 3048600578 eadams@conservationlegacy.org https://stewardslegacy.org/vista Listing ID 129728

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