Stewards VISTA: Appalshop - Media Inst. Curriculum Traing Y1

Appalshop is a nationally recognized nonprofit arts and media organization based in Whitesburg, Kentucky, in the heart of Central Appalachia. Since 1969, Appalshop has used storytelling, media, arts, and education to document Appalachian experiences, strengthen communities, and support local voices.

The Ameri Corps VISTA member will support AMI as it expands from a summer institute into a year‑round media education program. The member will develop curriculum, training materials, reusable toolkits, trackers for learning outcomes, and create an outreach plan for staff to use with schools, libraries, youth‑serving organizations, and workforce development partners. The member will also research funding opportunities and strengthen grant resources to support long‑term program sustainability.

• Research model curricula in the field for best practices, and use findings to develop new curriculum for AMI students.
• Create templates and processes that are replicable for other organizations to use.
• Create systems for instructional learning by AMI students at Appalshop, and develop logistical framework for use during each teaching session.
• Research new community and national partnerships that strengthen the program with new opportunities for staff to engage.
• Create systems for applying to film festivals, web platforms, etc. to show AMI work.
• Research and develop program sponsor ships to identify grant applications.

• Cellphone stipend
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Living allowance
• Training
• Relocation allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Health Coverage*

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• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours

• Education
• Community and Economic Development
• Technology
• Children/Youth
• Community Outreach

• Computers/Technology
• Communications
• General Skills
• Team Work
• Writing/Editing

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps VISTA
• Program:
  Stewards VISTA:
  Appalshop - Media Inst. Curriculum Traing Y1
• Program Start/End Date: 09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Education level:
  High school diploma/GED
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum: 18;
  Maximum:
  None
• Program Locations: KENTUCKY
• Languages:
  
  English
• Accepting Applications:
  From 06/23/2026 To 09/01/2026

Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley WV 25801

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