Heritage/Community Development Positions

Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area - Elkins, WV

Communications and Marketing Associate: 1 Full Time, Full-Year Position (2026-2027)
Carlie Dickens, Supervisor

The Communications and Marketing AmeriCorps Member will help with telling the organization's story and increasing community engagement. This position is responsible for managing social media platforms, creating engaging digital content, capturing high-quality photography and videography at programs and events, and producing visual and written materials that highlight the organization's impact. The member will assist with developing marketing campaigns, maintaining the organization's brand identity, updating website content, supporting newsletters and promotional materials, and documenting volunteer and community activities.

Skills Sought:

Photography, videography preferred, copywriting preferred, social media experience preferred, outgoing personality required

Discovery Programs Associates: 2 Full Time, Full Year Positions (2026-2027)
Jamie Billman, Supervisor

Primary responsibilities for the Discovery Center Associate position will be to support the development and improvement of the Appalachian Forest Discovery Center, including development of exhibit components for the museum, and assisting with the major project to rebuild the primary exhibit. The Member will work individually, and together with a team on interpretive projects, serving visitors to the museum, and encouraging visitation to other AFNHA sites. Member direct service will result in increased visitor engagement and appreciation of the AFNHA region, its themes and assets, and a stronger organization.

Greenbrier Historical Society - Greenbrier, GreenbrierCounty, WV
Educational Coordinator: 1 Full-Time, Full Year Position (2026-27)
Bethanny Prascik, Supervisor

The Greembrier Historical Society is looking to increase our education efforts  through the work of an AmeriCorps Member.  

Our AmeriCorps Education Coordinator will oversee the Society’s educational initiatives for a diverse  audience, including adult learners and museum visitors, but primarily concentrated on K-12 school  groups. Their responsibilities will include developing engaging public programs focused on creating  curriculum-aligned programs for visiting school groups, facilitating tours, and working with our  Community Outreach Liaison to develop promotional materials for our educational programs. They may  also serve as a presenter for outreach programs and in-class educational initiatives, representing the  Society in schools and community settings as needed. Their work will function in tandem with  AmeriCorps Hidden History Associate Vicky Neal’s Hidden History of Western Greenbrier County  project, which continues to sponsor classroom visits and develop original lesson plans. Our Education  Coordinator and Hidden History Associate will work together to create an online education section on our  website where our educational resources will be available for teachers, homeschooling families, and  lifelong learners. Our AmeriCorps Education Coordinator will also support the daily operation of the  Greenbrier Historical Society’s North House Museum, and forthcoming exhibit, event, and administrative  spaces at the adjacent 1834 Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia Law Library and 1835 Enslaved  Quarters, Rhoda’s House.

Skills Sought:

• Demonstrate a passion for history and show an interest in sharing the diverse history and culture  of the Greenbrier and Meadow River Valleys with students and visitors  

• Enjoy interacting with students of all ages and visitors and feel comfortable greeting guests,  leading tours, presenting lessons, and answering questions  

• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team 

• Develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships with GHS staff, board members, guests,  volunteers, vendors, school groups, and community partners 

• Conduct themselves in a friendly and professional manner at all times, and especially as a  representative of the Greenbrier Historical Society in classroom and community settings 

Town of Paw Paw - Paw Paw, Morgan County, WV
Town of Paw Paw Activities Coordinator: 1 Full-Time, Full Year Position (2026-27)
Ron Davis, Supervisor

Incorporated in 1891 and named for the native fruit trees that grew abundantly throughout the area, the historic Town of Paw Paw is nestled along rich parklands that serve as a destination for hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders.

The Town of Paw Paw is seeking a proactive and community-minded Activities Coordinator to lead indoor and outdoor programming for residents and visitors of all ages. Starting in early 2027, the coordinator will play a key role in launching activities across town facilities, including helping set up our newly renovated Community Center, managing activities at local parks, and supporting operations at the museum, visitor center, and public computer/internet room.

Key Responsibilities

• Program & Event Development: Organize established town programs and introduce creative new indoor/outdoor recreational and cultural activities tailored to all age groups.

• Facility Setup & Coordination: Support the early-2027 launch and setup of the newly renovated Community Center, while coordinating events across town parks, the visitor center, and the museum.

• Digital Literacy & Community Support: Assist the public computer and internet room, providing hands-on assistance and basic technology skills training to community members and guests.

• Administrative Operations: Help maintain accurate activity logs, attendance metrics, facility schedules, and administrative records.

Skills Sought:

• Computer skills to maintain records

• Organizational skills

• Communication skills

Tucker Community Foundation - Parsons, Tucker County, WV
Foundation Associate: 1 Full-Time, 3 to 6-month position (2025-26)
David Cooper, Supervisor

The Tucker Community Foundation was established in 1989 to provide scholarships and grants to local students and charitable organizations respectively. Throughout the last 35 years, the Foundation has grown to service 10 counties and expanded its philanthropic reach to various fundraising and philanthropic initiatives. We pride ourselves in being a vital resource for the movers and shakers in the Potomac Highlands region. Join our team and help us continue to embody rural philanthropy every day!

The Tucker Community Foundation is seeking an AmeriCorps member to help expand our network across the counties we currently serve by organizing outreach and networking events in all 10 counties. Other duties will include coordinating long-time events alongside the development director and other key staff and board members. Expand social and digital marketing outreach and distribution of the Tucker Community Foundation and Run For It. We would like for this member to help with capacity building for the Foundation-- helping to create a wider network of impacting our communities. This member will be an essential part of the team on all levels.

Skills Sought:

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Self-starter and enthusiastic about spreading the Foundation's mission

• Microsoft, Canva, Adobe proficiency

• Social media and photography skills are a plus

United States Forest Service - Elkins, WV
Cultural Resources Specialist: 1 Full-Time, Full-Year Position (2026-27)
Gavin Hale, Supervisor

The Monongahela National Forest has a complex and multi-faceted Heritage Program that is responsible for: directing, planning, and administering all activities related to cultural resource management within the Forest; providing professional and technical guidance to the Forest Supervisor; maintaining curation facilities and implementing a collection management plan; coordinating consultation with partnering agencies, organizations, and the public in the effort of planning and developing the heritage resource inventory, evaluation, and enhancement programs; working with special interest groups to develop interpretive programs and information for interested publics; reviewing and analyzing heritage resource laws, regulations, and policies for effects on forest management programs and consistency with regional and national objectives; and facilitating the unique government-to-government relationship between the Forest Service and sovereign tribal nations. The AmeriCorps member will be introduced to all facets of the program obligations while serving among the Heritage team. The primary objectives for the position will be enhancement programs for heritage resources with emphasis on project development, education, and outreach. Additionally, the member would be encouraged to participate with scheduled partnership projects focused on preservation and adaptive reuse of historic properties throughout the National Forest.

Skills Sought:

• Bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology, history, or closely related field.