WV Ready with City of Beckley Parks & Rec

 

Position Title:  WV Rural Engagement Ambassador for Development and Youth (WV Ready) – AmeriCorps Member with City of Beckley Parks & Recreation

 

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

 

Site Location: City of Beckley Parks & Recreation
513 Ewart Ave., Beckley, WV 25801

 Terms of Service: 30 Weeks


* Start Date: 06/01/2026


* End Date: 12/25/2026


* Application Deadline: 05/03/2026 (or until filled)


* Number of Positions Available: 1


* AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Hours

 

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural and cultural resources.

The West Virginia Rural Engagement Ambassadors for Development and Youth (WV READY) is a new collaborative AmeriCorps program sponsored by Stewards Individual Placements.

Stewards, in partnership with Volunteer WV, and local community partners such as the City of Beckley’s Park and Recreation Department, is working to support WV’s transition to eco-tourism, outdoor recreation, and increasing outdoor access.

 

The mission of the City of Beckley Parks and Recreation Department is to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors by providing safe, accessible parks, recreational facilities, and cultural attractions.

The department is responsible for maintaining public parks, trail systems, and historic assets such as the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, while supporting outdoor recreation and tourism initiatives that contribute to community well-being and economic development.

 

The WV Rural Engagement Ambassador for Development and Youth (WV Ready) AmeriCorps Member with the City of Beckley’s Park and Recreation Department will assist with preservation and restoration efforts of historic coal camp buildings at the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, helping protect an important cultural and tourism resource that tells the story of southern West Virginia’s coal heritage.

Maintaining and enhancing these structures supports heritage tourism and strengthens the site’s long-term viability as a visitor destination.

Additionally, this WV Ready Member will support maintenance of the New River Park Loop Trail, contributing to the quality and access to local outdoor recreation infrastructure.

This role will help ensure safe, well-maintained trail conditions for residents and visitors while supporting the continued growth of Beckley’s outdoor recreation economy.

 

 
Description of Duties:

To achieve the goals of this WV Ready position, this WV Ready Member will:


*         Assist with the restoration and stabilization of coal camp buildings, including painting, carpentry, cleaning, and structural upkeep


*         Perform routine trail maintenance including clearing debris, trimming vegetation, improving drainage, repairing trail surfaces, and installing signage


*              Maintain gro...