AmeriCorps VISTA: Capacity Building for MI Communities

Not found for 'AmeriCorps; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Living allowance

Education award

Job summary

Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) sponsors VISTA projects across the state to empower low-income communities with nutritional and healthcare programs and to support underserved youth in education and career paths.

MCSC VISTA Program October 2026 is a year-long, full-time service opportunity. Locations include Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Flint, MI. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and can apply during 08/28/2026–10/30/2026.

Qualifications

• Commitment to a year of full-time service as a VISTA member.
• Ability to recruit youth and adult volunteers and build community connections.
• Experience or capacity in fundraising and grant writing is helpful for program development.
• Proven leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit youth and adult volunteers to support program implementation.
• Manage volunteers (adult and youth) and coordinate activities.
• Build community partnerships and leverage resources for program goals.
• Assist in program development and capacity-building efforts for host organizations.
• Support fundraising, grant writing, and resource development activities.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) sponsors VISTA projects across the state to empower low-income communities with nutritional and healthcare programs and to support underserved youth in education and career paths.

MCSC VISTA Program October 2026 is a year-long, full-time service opportunity. Locations include Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Flint, MI. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and can apply during 08/28/2026–10/30/2026.