WV READY - City of Bluefield - Marketing Specialist
Length – 04/8/2024 – 11/25/2024, 32 weeks, full-time
Hours: Monday – Thursday 12:30pm-9:00pm, Friday 11:30am-8:00pm
Location – Bluefield, WV
Living Allowance - $600/week
AmeriCorps Award – Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $4,826, pre-tax. Still working on a degree at a West Virginia school? Learn how to maximize your education award!
WV READY
Launched in 2022, the West Virginia Rural Engagement Ambassadors for Development and Youth (WV READY) is a new collaborative AmeriCorps program. Stewards Individual Placements, in partnership with Appalachian Conservation Corps, Volunteer WV and local community organizations, is working to support WV’s transition to eco-tourism, outdoor recreation, and increasing outdoor accessibility.
Although each WV READY member’s project will look different depending on host site needs, they will still be able to lean on a cohort-style model for support, shared experiences, and professional development. Ideal candidates for this initiative are young adults looking to build a career and be a part of this larger movement in the Mountain State! Find our current recruiting projects here.
City of Bluefield
The City of Bluefield was incorporated in 1889. Once a booming city referred to as “Little New York”, has become a small town with big dreams. The mission of the City is to provide the community with opportunities to enjoy a healthy life while improving our community.
Position Details
The City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an ambassador who will increase engagement and participation of community members and visitors in recreational programming. The individual in this position will be pivotal in propelling the department’s online presence and community engagement. A successful candidate will be interested in pursuing a career in marketing, community event planning, or just wanting to gain experience working on a dynamic team in a professional setting.
Project Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications and Skills
Benefits
Please be prepared to upload a resume and cover letter as part of this application.
For More Information
John-Michael Aurednik (he/him)
West Virginia Programs Coordinator
681-238-0963
jmaurednik@conservationlegacy.org
www.stewardslegacy.org/wvready
Stewards Individual Placements – A program of Conservation Legacy
Mission
Providing individual opportunities through service that build career-based experience, strengthen communities, and preserve our natural resources.
Values
Stewards Individual Placements Program does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
Required Skills
Required Experience
• High School graduate or GED required.
• Computer classes preferred.