AmeriCorps VISTA: Full-Time Community Capacity Builder

AmeriCorps; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage*

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Choice of Education Award or End of St

Childcare assistance if eligible

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps VISTA opportunities with the Michigan Community Service Commission support organizations across Michigan to empower low-income communities through education, health, and economic development initiatives.

VISTA members commit to one year of full-time service, recruiting volunteers, forming community partnerships, and building capacity to deliver impactful programs in areas such as housing, health, and youth development.

Qualifications

• Commit to a year of full-time service in AmeriCorps VISTA.
• Support organizations to increase capacity to serve low-income communities.
• Engage communities, recruit volunteers, and build partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Recruit volunteers (adult/youth) to support programs.
• Manage volunteers and build community connections.
• Support program development, fundraising, and grant writing.
• Help organizations increase capacity to serve more people in poverty.

Skills

Urban Planning

Team Work

Disaster Services

Non-Profit Management

Social Services

Environment

Youth Development

General Skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

AmeriCorps VISTA opportunities with the Michigan Community Service Commission support organizations across Michigan to empower low-income communities through education, health, and economic development initiatives.

VISTA members commit to one year of full-time service, recruiting volunteers, forming community partnerships, and building capacity to deliver impactful programs in areas such as housing, health, and youth development.