Storytelling & Impact Communications Systems
AmeriCorps, Duffield, VA, United States
Overview
Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) is seeking a mission‑driven AmeriCorps VISTA member to design and implement sustainable storytelling systems that amplify the impact of our anti‑poverty initiatives and strengthen resource development. The position will audit existing communications materials to identify opportunities to better highlight poverty reduction outcomes, and will develop a cohesive storytelling framework that elevates the voices of farmers, food entrepreneurs, and workforce participants overcoming economic barriers. The VISTA member will create user‑friendly templates for newsletters, donor communications, case studies, and program spotlights that staff can sustain beyond the service term, and will draft compelling impact stories to enhance grant proposals and reports. Working collaboratively with program staff, the member will translate technical data into accessible, inspiring content for diverse audiences and establish an ongoing story collection system, complete with a sustainability guide, to ensure ASD’s impact is clearly communicated for years to come.
Member Duties
The position will audit existing communications materials to identify opportunities to better highlight poverty reduction outcomes and will develop a cohesive storytelling framework that elevates the voices of farmers, food entrepreneurs, and workforce participants overcoming economic barriers. The VISTA member will create user‑friendly templates for newsletters, donor communications, case studies, and program spotlights that staff can sustain beyond the service term, and will draft compelling impact stories to enhance grant proposals and reports. Working collaboratively with program staff, the member will translate technical data into accessible, inspiring content for diverse audiences and establish an ongoing story collection system, complete with a sustainability guide, to ensure ASD’s impact is clearly communicated for years to come.
Program Benefits
Living Allowance
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Stipend
Relocation Allowance
Health Coverage*
Training
Education award upon successful completion of service
Childcare assistance if eligible
For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .
Terms
Permits working at another job during off hours
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Car recommended
Service Areas
Veterans
Homelessness
Community Outreach
Neighborhood Revitalization
Entrepreneur/Business
Community and Economic Development
Ex‑Offender Reentry
Hunger
Environment
Housing
Skills
First Aid
Youth Development
Disaster Services
Communications
Counseling
Fine Arts/Crafts
Non‑Profit Management
Fund raising/Grant Writing
Veterans
Conflict Resolution
Computers/Technology
Public Speaking
Medicine
Social Services
Environment
Teaching/Tutoring
Law
General Skills
Team Work
Recruitment
Urban Planning
Writing/Editing
Business/Entrepreneur
Public Health
Leadership
Community Organization
Trade/Construction
Education
Any
Architectural Planning
Program Type
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Storytelling & Impact Communications Systems
Program Start/End Date
05/04/2026 - 05/03/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education Level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
VIRGINIA
Accepting Applications
From 03/22/2026 To 07/01/2026
Contact
Hannah Gibbs
280 Boone Trail Rd
Duffield VA 24244
(276) 431-3385
hgibbs@asdevelop.org
asdevelop.org
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Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) is seeking a mission‑driven AmeriCorps VISTA member to design and implement sustainable storytelling systems that amplify the impact of our anti‑poverty initiatives and strengthen resource development. The position will audit existing communications materials to identify opportunities to better highlight poverty reduction outcomes, and will develop a cohesive storytelling framework that elevates the voices of farmers, food entrepreneurs, and workforce participants overcoming economic barriers. The VISTA member will create user‑friendly templates for newsletters, donor communications, case studies, and program spotlights that staff can sustain beyond the service term, and will draft compelling impact stories to enhance grant proposals and reports. Working collaboratively with program staff, the member will translate technical data into accessible, inspiring content for diverse audiences and establish an ongoing story collection system, complete with a sustainability guide, to ensure ASD’s impact is clearly communicated for years to come.
Member Duties
The position will audit existing communications materials to identify opportunities to better highlight poverty reduction outcomes and will develop a cohesive storytelling framework that elevates the voices of farmers, food entrepreneurs, and workforce participants overcoming economic barriers. The VISTA member will create user‑friendly templates for newsletters, donor communications, case studies, and program spotlights that staff can sustain beyond the service term, and will draft compelling impact stories to enhance grant proposals and reports. Working collaboratively with program staff, the member will translate technical data into accessible, inspiring content for diverse audiences and establish an ongoing story collection system, complete with a sustainability guide, to ensure ASD’s impact is clearly communicated for years to come.
Program Benefits
Living Allowance
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Stipend
Relocation Allowance
Health Coverage*
Training
Education award upon successful completion of service
Childcare assistance if eligible
For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .
Terms
Permits working at another job during off hours
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Car recommended
Service Areas
Veterans
Homelessness
Community Outreach
Neighborhood Revitalization
Entrepreneur/Business
Community and Economic Development
Ex‑Offender Reentry
Hunger
Environment
Housing
Skills
First Aid
Youth Development
Disaster Services
Communications
Counseling
Fine Arts/Crafts
Non‑Profit Management
Fund raising/Grant Writing
Veterans
Conflict Resolution
Computers/Technology
Public Speaking
Medicine
Social Services
Environment
Teaching/Tutoring
Law
General Skills
Team Work
Recruitment
Urban Planning
Writing/Editing
Business/Entrepreneur
Public Health
Leadership
Community Organization
Trade/Construction
Education
Any
Architectural Planning
Program Type
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Storytelling & Impact Communications Systems
Program Start/End Date
05/04/2026 - 05/03/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education Level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
VIRGINIA
Accepting Applications
From 03/22/2026 To 07/01/2026
Contact
Hannah Gibbs
280 Boone Trail Rd
Duffield VA 24244
(276) 431-3385
hgibbs@asdevelop.org
asdevelop.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr