OSM/VISTA Job Description

Coordinator position - Full Time

* Eastern Coal Regional Roundtable
* Location: Kingwood, West Virginia

Start date:
April 14 (a later start date can be arranged).

Eastern Coal Regional Roundtable actively promotes the development of self-sustaining watershed groups through information-sharing of restoration technologies and capacity building resources for the well being of Appalachia's citizens and environment. Based in Kingwood, West Virginia, this regional network of watershed groups seeks applicants for a full-time Coordinator position.

The Coordinator position is made possible through the Appalachian Coal Country Watershed Team: a joint initiative of the Office of Surface Mining and Americorps*VISTA.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in biology, environmental studies, business management, and/or English
* Strong communications skills
* Self-motivation
* Proficiency in word processing, Excel, and basic website development

Desired Qualifications:

* Some knowledge of Coal Country environmental issues
* Some grant-writing experience
* Some fundraising experience

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Work with watershed groups to compile relevant/ needed resources
* Make presentations to watershed groups/ other interested parties
* Write, design, and distribute tri-monthly e-newsletters
* Maintain membership database
* Track legislation relevant to Coal Country
* Provide assistance to Watershed Intern
* Maintain website and online resources
* Write press releases
* Organize meetings/ trainings
* Work with Board of Directors to write grants, solicit donations, build membership

The Coordinator position offers the opportunity for a self-motivated individual to develop a diverse skill-set, make connections throughout Coal Country, and to effect positive change in hundreds of communities throughout the region. As a member of the Appalachian Coal Country Watershed Team, the Coordinator will receive all Americorps*VISTA benefits including comprehensive health care, an education award, a living stipend, and more.

To apply, contact savanna@accwt.org or call 304.461.3131.

See Narrative for VISTA Application Dec 2005 (MS Word) for more info.

The design and implementation of this website has been made possible through assistance provided by the the Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (WPCAMR).              (c) 2005, ECRR - Eastern Coal Regional Roundtable