AmeriCorps VISTA: Build Capacity & Transform Communities

AmeriCorps; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

End of Service Stipend

Childcare assistance

Training

Living Allowance

Health Coverage

Stipend

Job summary

The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) sponsors AmeriCorps VISTA projects to empower low-income communities with nutritional and healthcare programs and support underserved youth to succeed in school and careers. Opportunities exist in mentoring, education, health, and economic development organizations across Michigan.

VISTA Members commit to a year of full-time service, recruiting volunteers, building partnerships, and expanding programs to increase capacity.

Qualifications

• Experience in the nonprofit sector is preferred.
• Ability to recruit volunteers and build community partnerships.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit youth and adult volunteers to support programs.
• Manage volunteers and coordinate service activities.
• Support fundraising and grant-writing efforts to build capacity.
• Contribute to program development and service delivery improvements.

Skills

Team Work

Communication

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Public Speaking

Leadership

Non-Profit Management

Writing/Editing

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Computers/Technology

Recruitment tools

Job description

The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) sponsors AmeriCorps VISTA projects to empower low-income communities with nutritional and healthcare programs and support underserved youth to succeed in school and careers. Opportunities exist in mentoring, education, health, and economic development organizations across Michigan.

VISTA Members commit to a year of full-time service, recruiting volunteers, building partnerships, and expanding programs to increase capacity.