AmeriCorps VISTA Member — Build Capacity & Community

Not found for 'AmeriCorps; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Education Award

Job summary

AmeriCorps Ocoee is seeking a VISTA member to build community capacity across Bradley, Polk, McMinn and Meigs counties in Tennessee. You will engage in grant research and writing, marketing and communications, volunteer recruitment, and event planning to support partner organizations.

The program provides professional training, a living allowance, and an education award upon completion. Start date is November 16, 2026, with a 12-month end date in 2027, and the location is Tennessee.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in nonprofit settings and community outreach is beneficial.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• AmeriCorps VISTA members support capacity-building in local organizations.
• Roles include grant research/writing, marketing, volunteer recruitment, event planning, and program development.

Skills

Grant Writing

Fundraising

Public Speaking

Recruitment

Writing

Editing

Youth Development

Non-Profit Management

Social Services

Team Work

Community Development

Education

Fine Arts

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

AmeriCorps Ocoee is seeking a VISTA member to build community capacity across Bradley, Polk, McMinn and Meigs counties in Tennessee. You will engage in grant research and writing, marketing and communications, volunteer recruitment, and event planning to support partner organizations.

The program provides professional training, a living allowance, and an education award upon completion. Start date is November 16, 2026, with a 12-month end date in 2027, and the location is Tennessee.