26-27 YB Global Development & Communications VISTA- OR

AmeriCorps; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Childcare assistance

Stipend

Training

Education award

Education award or End of Service Stip

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

AmeriCorps VISTA in Oregon seeks a communications-focused member to strengthen Heart of Oregon YouthBuild’s outreach and alumni engagement. This full-time role develops content, stories, and a scalable communications system to expand impact across Central Oregon.

The ideal candidate has strong writing and editing skills, enjoys storytelling, and can manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. Previous experience with social media and content creation is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in marketing, communications, nonprofit work, or youth development.
• Organized, creative, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Heart of Oregon YouthBuild’s annual communications strategy and content calendar.
• Produce social media content and track engagement metrics.
• Develop processes to collect and share participant stories, testimonials and program updates.
• Design a centralized media kit with branding assets and create outreach materials.
• Research alumni engagement best practices and develop newsletters and LinkedIn templates.
• Maintain alumni contact systems and support communications policy development.
• Update crisis communication and messaging guidelines; standardize templates and document workflows.

Skills

Social Services

Writing/Editing

Communications

Education

Team Work

Public Speaking

Youth Development

Job description

Heart of Oregon YouthBuild is a nonprofit organization serving opportunity youth by providing hands‑on job training, education, leadership development, and conservation‑based work experiences. Through YouthBuild and related programs, participants earn credentials, build job skills, and gain real‑world experience while contributing to community improvement projects across Central Oregon. Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills, with an interest in marketing, communications, nonprofit work, or youth development. The ideal applicant is organized, creative, and able to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail. Experience with social media platforms, content creation, basic data tracking, and tools such as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace is helpful but not required. Candidates should be comfortable gathering stories, analyzing engagement data, and developing clear, accessible messaging for diverse audiences. Strong interpersonal skills are important for collaborating with staff, partners, and program participants. A commitment to community service, storytelling, and supporting opportunity youth is essential. This role is well‑suited for individuals interested in communications, public relations, nonprofit management, or community engagement careers.

Member Duties

The VISTA member will strengthen Heart of Oregon YouthBuild’s communications and alumni engagement capacity by developing systems, content and tools that expand outreach and organizational impact. The member will create and manage an annual communications strategy and content calendar; producing social media content and tracking engagement metrics; and developing processes to collect and share participant stories, testimonials and program updates. The member will design a centralized media kit with branding assets and create accessible outreach materials to increase program visibility. Other duties include researching alumni engagement best practices, developing newsletters and LinkedIn content templates, and maintaining alumni contact systems. The role includes supporting communications policy development, updating crisis communication and messaging guidelines, standardizing templates, and documenting workflows for consistency, efficiency, and sustainability.

Program Benefits

• Health Coverage*
• Living Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Stipend
• Training
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Relocation Allowance

For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .

Terms

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

Service Areas

None

Skills

• Social Services
• Writing/Editing
• Communications
• Education
• Team Work
• Public Speaking
• Youth Development

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

26-27 YB Global Development & Communications VISTA- OR

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OREGON

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/12/2026 To 10/20/2026

Contact

Jaffrey Gotay
800 SE Evergreen Ave
Redmond OR 97756
6177185811