AmeriCorps VISTA-Community Engagement Specialist: CREATE Community Studios

Nichols College; Dudley; On-site; USD 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols College is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist for CREATE Community Studios, focused on enhancing community connections through therapeutic arts. The role involves outreach, engagement strategy development, and connecting with diverse residents to understand their needs. This opportunity supports personal growth and encourages community-wide participation in arts-based initiatives.

Benefits

Supportive cohort of peers

Ten free meals a week at Siena College

10 paid personal days

10 paid sick days

Gym, Library, and Career Center access

$6,895 Education Award after service

Qualifications

• Open-minded individual with a growth mindset.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Comfortable engaging with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen outreach protocols and procedures.
• Develop tailored outreach plans for each location.
• Create innovative volunteer recruitment strategies.

Skills

Initiative

Engagement with diverse backgrounds

Proactive

Education

Associates level education

Job description

AmeriCorps VISTA-Community Engagement Specialist: CREATE Community Studios

Recruitment began on May 20, 2025

and the job listing Expires on July 11, 2025

CREATE Community Studios helps community members feel safe and connected in their social emotional growth and mental health journey, by making therapeutic expressive arts affordable and accessible to people of ALL AGES and abilities.

We are looking for an open-minded individual who embraces new challenges and experiences. The ideal candidate will have an arts-based background, be proactive, taking initiative on projects and working independently when needed. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable engaging with people from diverse backgrounds.

Goals and Duties of The Position

• Strengthen organizational capacity by refining outreach protocols and procedures.
• Dive into research to fully understand CREATE’s mission, programs, and services across all three locations.
• Analyze the unique strengths and challenges of each location to craft a dynamic, tailored outreach plan that speaks directly to their needs.
• Develop an innovative volunteer recruitment and engagement strategy.
• Raise awareness and engagement, ensuring that all communities are informed of the available resources.
• Explore opportunities to connect with residents in this area, understanding their specific needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have an Associates level education or higher
• Have a growth mindset
• US citizen or have permanent resident status

Living Allowance:

VISTAs earn a living allowance for their service. The annual living allowance is $24,962, which is $960.85 on a bi-weekly basis.

• Supportive cohort of peers
• Ten free meals a week at Siena College
• 10 paid personal and 10 paid sick days
• Siena Gym/Library/Career and Internship Center Access
• $6,895.00 Education Award upon successful completion of full-service term

Note: VISTAs and VISTA Leaders do not have access to on-campus housing.