WV State Parks Foundation Grant Facilitator Summer VISTA Associate-AmeriCorps

 

 

Position Title: WV State Parks Foundation Grant Facilitator -  VISTA Summer Associate

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placement

 

 

Site Location:

Kanawha State Forest

7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive

Charleston, WV 25314

 

 

Terms of Service:


* Start Date:  6/29/2026


* End Date: 9/6/2026


* AmeriCorps Slot Classification: Summer

 

 

Purpose:

The West Virginia State Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit which serves state parks, forests, and rail trails in 35 Counties across West Virginia.

 

The Foundation is seeking a highly qualified Summer VISTA Associate who will perform a broad range of duties designed to enhance the mission of the Foundation, which is to preserve, protect, and enhance West Virginia State Parks by providing leadership in communication, funding, and advocacy in partnership with individual Park Foundations.

 

The VISTA’s role in this mission will be largely focused on our fundraising and communication efforts through grant research and application, plus assistance with development of marketing methods for use in all future Foundation endeavors.

 

Description of Duties:

·       Research and find grants applicable to the organization. 

·       Development and submission of grant applications.

·       Communication with grant facilitating organizations.

·       Research of other potential non-grant funding sources for the organization.

·       Reporting

·       Assistance in development of funder and customer databases to be used in future marketing and outreach efforts.

·       Communication of findings with individual park foundations across the state.

 

Qualifications:


* Is a car recommended?  No – but needs reliable transportation to and from the office


* Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, but will consider other highly qualified applicants based on experience in listed duties


* Language:  English


* Experience and ability to navigate websites, conduct research, and work with database and Excel applications.


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


* At least 17 years of age


* Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award


* 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-s...