Southern WV Coalfields Tourism Development II VISTA

Rural Appalachian Improvement League, Inc (RAIL) was founded in 2001 by community volunteers to help build a new and sustainable social structure and economic base in the southern West Virginia coalfields. This project will aim to increase tourism by researching and developing ways to make the area more attractive to tourists such as the revitalization of downtown areas, the expansion of Southern WV Performing Arts, and by working closely with WVU Community Development Associates.

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• Member will work closely with WVU to prioritize steps for the revitalization of the downtown areas.
• Member will research ways to expand Southern WV Performing Arts to draw tourists to the area and increase revenue.
• Member will research 3 cities' vacant property ordinances and meet with city officials to discuss ways to adopt ordinances in Mullens.
• Member will research grants that will support tourism to increase employment opportunities in the coalfields.
• Member will collaborate with 3 other organizations that will support tourism growth. These collaborations can include New River Transit, Work Force WV, and Coalfield Development.
• Member will submit at least one grant proposal.

• Training
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Relocation Allowance
• Health Coverage*

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Community and Economic Development.

Community Organization, Business/Entrepreneur, Computers/Technology, Fund raising/Grant Writing, Fine Arts/Crafts, Team Work, Communications.

Ameri Corps VISTA

Southern WV Coalfields Tourism Development II VISTA

03/23/2025 - 04/04/2026

Full Time

High school diploma/GED

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

WEST VIRGINIA

English

From 03/03/2025 To 04/04/2026

Kristi Halsey
PO Box 171
Mullens WV 25882

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