United Way Central West Virginia Mobile Market Capacity Building VISTA Summer Associate -AmeriCorps

 

Position Title: Mobile Grocery Market Capacity Building VISTA Summer Associate

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placement

 

Site Location: United Way Central West Virginia

1 United Way Square

Charleston WV 25301

 

Terms of Service:


* Start Date: 6/15/2026


* End Date: 8/13/2026


* AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 300 hours

 

Purpose:

The AmeriCorps Member will strengthen access to affordable, healthy food by supporting the planning, coordination, and daily operations of United Way Central WV’s Mobile Grocery Market.

This role will build organizational capacity to serve residents in Boone, Braxton, Clay, Kanawha, Logan, and Putnam counties—particularly in areas experiencing limited food access and higher concentrations of seniors and households with low incomes.

 

Through this service, the member will help establish reliable, community-based grocery access by coordinating routes and schedules, supporting inventory systems, assisting with vendor and partner relationships, and engaging residents in the use of the Mobile Market.

The member will also develop tools, outreach strategies, and data tracking methods to improve efficiency, measure impact, and ensure long-term sustainability.

Direct interaction with the public will be limited, with the primary focus on building systems, partnerships, and infrastructure to expand access to healthy food.

 

By reducing barriers to fresh food and essential household items, the AmeriCorps Member will contribute to improved health outcomes, increased food security, and stronger, more resilient communities across United Way Central WV’s six-county footprint.

 
Description of Duties:


* Develop and maintain route schedules across Boone, Braxton, Clay, Kanawha, Logan, and Putnam counties, ensuring consistent and efficient service delivery


* Build and manage inventory tracking systems, including product ordering, stock levels, and reporting tools


* Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and community partners to secure products and establish reliable distribution processes


* Create outreach materials, communication plans, and marketing strategies to promote the Mobile Market schedule and services


* Design and implement data collection systems to track usage, demographics, and outcomes to measure impact and inform decision-making


* Conduct research to identify priority service areas, including food deserts and communities with high concentrations of seniors and households experiencing poverty


* Develop standard operating procedures, training manuals, and internal workflows to support long-term sustainability of the Mobile Market


* Support grant writing and reporting efforts by compiling data, drafting narratives, and documenting program outcomes


* Assist in coordinating logistics such as vehicle scheduling, maintenance tracking, and site planning with community partners


* Engage volunteers and partner organizati...