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Noah Moulton

Wheeling,WV

Summary

Dedicated and place-based advocate with a Master of Arts in Geography and a strong record of community engagement across Northern West Virginia. Experienced in working with underserved populations, organizing grassroots initiatives, and leading environmental and public outreach programs. Skilled in using mapping tools like ArcGIS to tell stories of land, justice, and resilience, including StoryMap work focused on coastal dispossession and climate vulnerability. Proven ability to collaborate with nonprofits, educators, and local stakeholders to advance inclusive, equity-driven solutions. Committed to protecting West Virginia’s waterways, uplifting marginalized voices, and building sustainable futures through education, partnership, and advocacy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Employment Specialist

Russell Nesbitt Services
08.2024 - Current
  • Assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving their employment goals through coaching, advocacy, and individualized support plans
  • Conduct on-site job coaching at worksites including animal shelters, food service locations, and local nonprofits
  • Facilitate pre-employment skill-building sessions on topics such as professionalism, résumé writing, and employer expectations
  • Communicate with employers to coordinate job placements and accommodations that foster inclusive work environments
  • Maintain detailed progress documentation in compliance with Medicaid waiver requirements and organizational protocols
  • Advocate for client independence while building sustainable relationships between clients, workplaces, and community partners

WVU Geology & Geography Department – Graduate Teaching Assistant
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted professors prepare lectures.
  • Taught various laboratory courses.
  • Graded exams, quizzes, and assignments.
  • Assisted students with course material.

Center for Resilient Communities – Graduate Assistant - Mentor
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Co-lead Sustainable Development Internship with 20 undergraduate students
  • Co-lead the Community Economies/Solidarity Economies Lab
  • Mentored undergraduate interns/students.

Management Trainee

Enterprise Truck Rental
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Main point of contact for several customers
  • Helped create schedules for salesman and service agents.
  • Used excel spreadsheets to analyze company data.
  • Received a DOT Driving Certificate to drive large vehicles.

WVU Undergraduate Geography Chair
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Held a leadership role in the department to mentoring incoming freshmen/students new to geography as a major
  • Helped the department appeal to students’ wants and needs.

United States Agency for International Development
01.2021 - 01.2021
  • Interned under Dr. Brent McCusker for the USAID’s Gender Empowerment and Development Program.
  • Practiced GIS skills.
  • Worked alongside YouthMappers and SheMaps to make GIS and mapping skills more accessible to girls/women around the globe.

Food Justice Lab – Center for Resilient Communities
01.2021 - 01.2021
  • Intern position under Dr. Joshua Lohnes
  • Helped create spreadsheets to give counties and municipalities an outline for spending funds from the American Rescue Plan on food security measures.

Center For Resilient Communities – Geography Engagement Program Coordinator
01.2021 - 01.2021
  • Coordinated work schedules for twelve student interns.
  • Led collaboration work between the interns and with the various partner organizations.
  • Managed daily workload for interns.
  • Divided work evenly amongst interns
  • Assisted interns with getting on payroll.

Center for Resilient Communities
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Participated in the Appalachian Food Justice Institute
  • Climate Change Researcher
  • Food Policy

Teaching Assistant- Women and Gender Studies Department
01.2020 - 01.2020
  • Assisted Professor Riivald for the class Women in Appalachia
  • Helped students prepare for the class, study for exams and grasp key concepts from feminist theory/history of Appalachia.

Grounds Crew/ Maintenance

Ohio County Development Authority
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Maintain the aesthetic of the landscape at the Highlands Shopping Centre
  • Keep county-owned buildings up to date on safety regulations.
  • Environmental regulations (water quality sampling, etc.)

PennEnvironment
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Used GIS to examine demographics of Pittsburgh.
  • In charge of scheduling shifts for coworkers

Education

Master of Arts - Geography

West Virginia University
Morgantown, W.V.
12-2024

Bachelor of Multi-Disciplinary Studies -

West Virginia University
Morgantown, W.V.
12.2021

Skills

-Technical Skills

ArcGIS, StoryMaps, and spatial analysis

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Tableau and data visualization

Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms)

Qualitative research methods

Survey design & analysis

- Communication & Public Engagement

Community outreach and stakeholder engagement

Public speaking and facilitation

Educational workshop development

Advocacy & policy communication

Social media and public messaging (if you have experience here — can add!)

- Organizational & Project Management

Program coordination and intern supervision

Schedule and event planning

Grant writing support / nonprofit reporting

Cross-sector collaboration and partnership building

Budget tracking and resource planning

Equity & Justice-Oriented Work

Inclusive program design

Feminist and community-based research methods

- Equity-focused storytelling and narrative framing

Working with underserved and marginalized populations

Timeline

Employment Specialist

Russell Nesbitt Services
08.2024 - Current

Center for Resilient Communities – Graduate Assistant - Mentor
01.2023 - 01.2024

WVU Geology & Geography Department – Graduate Teaching Assistant
01.2022 - Current

Management Trainee

Enterprise Truck Rental
01.2021 - 01.2023

United States Agency for International Development
01.2021 - 01.2021

Food Justice Lab – Center for Resilient Communities
01.2021 - 01.2021

Center For Resilient Communities – Geography Engagement Program Coordinator
01.2021 - 01.2021

Center for Resilient Communities
06.2020 - 08.2020

WVU Undergraduate Geography Chair
01.2020 - 01.2022

Teaching Assistant- Women and Gender Studies Department
01.2020 - 01.2020

PennEnvironment
06.2019 - 08.2019

Grounds Crew/ Maintenance

Ohio County Development Authority
01.2014 - 01.2020

Master of Arts - Geography

West Virginia University

Bachelor of Multi-Disciplinary Studies -

West Virginia University
Noah Moulton