26-27 Volunteer Program Administrator VISTA - Lexington, KY

AmeriCorps; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Stipend

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps VISTA in Lexington, KY seeks a Program Administrator to build and sustain a robust volunteer program. The role focuses on CRM implementation, streamlined onboarding, and engaging parish and community partners to grow volunteer opportunities.

You will develop outreach plans, standardize data reporting, and train staff to ensure long-term program resilience while identifying paths for volunteers to become donors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or college graduate level education preferred.
• Experience coordinating volunteers or programs is a plus.
• Ability to develop materials and train staff or volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Build foundation for a sustainable volunteer program by implementing a volunteer CRM.
• Streamline intake and onboarding processes and develop training materials.
• Collaborate with staff, parishes, schools, and volunteers to expand opportunities and improve communications.
• Create outreach strategies and standardize tracking and reporting systems.

Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Public Speaking

Recruitment

Writing/Editing

Team Work

Databases/spreadsheets

Education

College degree

Job description

CCLex’s mission is to serve Christ by accompanying individuals, families, and communities with compassion, support, and resources as they move from hardship to stability with dignity. This mission is carried out through programs including Bridging the Gap, disaster relief, mental health counseling, parish outreach support, food distribution, and community agriculture. The VISTA will increase CCLex’s capacity to respond to community needs by implementing a volunteer management CRM, developing recruitment and onboarding processes, creating supporting materials, and providing ongoing volunteer coordination. These efforts will expand program support and strengthen parish outreach, ultimately increasing our ability to serve those in need. This VISTA position is a part of Catholic Charities USA’s Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country, all focused on alleviating poverty.

Member Duties :

The CCLex Volunteer Program Administrator VISTA will build the foundation for a sustainable volunteer program by implementing a volunteer CRM, streamlining intake and onboarding, creating training and orientation materials, and developing volunteer hospitality and appreciation processes. The VISTA will strengthen community engagement by collaborating with staff, parishes, schools, businesses, and volunteers to identify needs, improve communication, and expand volunteer opportunities. Additional responsibilities include developing outreach strategies, creating a parish engagement matrix, standardizing tracking and reporting systems, building a Volunteer Services webpage, and training staff to ensure long-term sustainability. The VISTA will also identify pathways for volunteers to become donors and submit a final sustainability plan for continued growth.

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 , Stipend , 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 Outreach , Disaster Relief , Hunger .

Skills

Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Databases/spreadsheets .

Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

26-27 Volunteer Program Administrator VISTA - Lexington, KY

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

KENTUCKY

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 05/24/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact

Shelli Gregory

1721 Headley Grn

Lexington KY 40504

859-327-8578

[e-mail]

catholiccharitieslexington.org