About this opportunity
AmeriCorps lists this High Rocks - West Virginia Wesleyan College Partnership opportunity in hillsboro, West Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A tradition of excellence for more than 130 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan as one of its 2023 Best Colleges in the Southeast Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan seventh in Best Value – Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students nearly 60 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, nursing and clinical mental health counseling; 20 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 50 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu. The mission of West Virginia Wesleyan College is as follows: West Virginia Wesleyan College challenges its students to a life-long commitment to develop their intellectual, ethical, spiritual, and leadership potential and to set and uphold standards of excellence.
Member Duties :
Develop, implement, and facilitate educational programming and interactive workshops focused on community building, fostering a sense of belonging, and navigating social expectations. Partner directly with various campus groups and student organizations to assess their current comfort levels regarding community engagement. Design and deliver tailored interventions to increase the confidence, cohesion, and comfortability of both the groups and their individual members. Support the planning, promotion, and execution of large-scale community outreach initiatives and educational events centered around belonging, civic engagement, and student integration. Recruit, train, and coordinate a dedicated team of student ambassadors to champion campus programming, amplify outreach efforts, and drive peer-to-peer accountability and engagement. Foster social and community expectations through the development of common language, culture, and community standards.
Program Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Education , Children/Youth .
Skills
Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Public Speaking , Youth Development , Communications , Community Organization , Team Work .
Program Type
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
High Rocks - West Virginia Wesleyan College Partnership
Program Start/End Date
09/16/2026 - 08/31/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
WEST VIRGINIA
Accepting Applications
From 08/16/2026 To 05/30/2027
Contact
Brooke Burns
195 Thompson Rd
Hillsboro WV 24946
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Worksite address
hillsboro, WV, 24946, US
Who can apply
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