2026 Safe Passages Program Associate VISTA

Not found for 'AmeriCorps; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Education award

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Training

Job summary

Safe Passages is recruiting for a Program Associate VISTA to support program development, food security, health and wellness, and related services in California. The role focuses on building tools and processes, researching best practices, and aiding data analysis to improve service delivery and grant outcomes.

The position is AmeriCorps VISTA, starting 11/16/2026 and ending 11/15/2027, with a full-time schedule and benefits including childcare, education awards, health coverage, and a living

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit program operations or development preferred.
• Ability to develop tools and systems to strengthen workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools and systems that strengthen program operations.
• Research best practices to inform program improvements.
• Design internal processes that streamline how staff coordinate activities.
• Support data analysis efforts to inform decisions and strengthen grant proposals.

Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Leadership

Public Speaking

Recruitment

Writing/Editing

Youth Development

Non-Profit Management

Team Work

Job description

Safe Passages Program Associate VISTAs are placed with various Safe Passages departments, such as Program Development, Food Security, and Health and Wellness, to help increase the effectiveness and sustainability of Safe Passages programming. The programs support low income student, and their families, basic needs, access to services and goods, behavioral health, school engagement and academic success.

Member Duties

Safe Passages Program Associate VISTAs are placed with various Safe Passages departments, such as Program Development, Food Security, and Health and Wellness, to help increase the effectiveness and sustainability of Safe Passages programming. Activities include developing tools and systems that strengthen program operations; researching best practices to inform program improvements; designing internal processes that streamline how staff coordinate activities; and supporting data analysis efforts to help staff make informed decisions, improve service delivery models, and strengthen grant proposals.

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage*
• Living Allowance
• Relocation Allowance
• Training .
• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

Terms

• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours

Service Areas

• Community and Economic Development
• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Disaster Relief
• Education
• Health
• Hunger
• Housing
• Neighborhood Revitalization

Skills

• Communications
• Community Organization
• Computers/Technology
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Recruitment
• Writing/Editing
• Youth Development
• Non-Profit Management
• Team Work

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

2026 Safe Passages Program Associate VISTA

Program Start/End Date

11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

• CALIFORNIA San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose

Accepting Applications

From 03/05/2026 To 10/23/2026

Contact

Katie Brym
1017 Clay St
Oakland CA 94607
5108174625
www.safepassages.org