
This summer AmeriCorps VISTA role supports the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Chesapeake Bay Program through capacity-building and community engagement. The associate assists with evaluating green infrastructure stormwater practices, organizing environmental data, and facilitating public outreach events. Key duties include participating in site inspections, attending program work group meetings, and developing planning resources to connect environmental stewardship with community needs. The position offers valuable professional development in natural resource careers, exposure to federal and state environmental agencies, and opportunities for growth within the conservation sector. The role is based in Romney, West Virginia, with a full-time commitment of approximately 35 to 40 hours per week during the summer months.















