Central Alabama Micro-Business Accelerator

Not found for 'AmeriCorps; Fairfield (AL); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education Award

End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Training

Job summary

Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance (CARA) seeks full-time AmeriCorps VISTA members to build capacity by strengthening information systems, partner coordination, and data tracking for small business growth in Birmingham/Jefferson County, Alabama.

This is a 12-month, hybrid assignment focused on intake tools, referral tracking, workshop support, and nonpartisan barrier summaries to improve sustainable servicing for entrepreneurs who access CARA's resources.

Qualifications

• Must meet AmeriCorps VISTA eligibility requirements.
• Hold a high school diploma or GED.
• Must complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• AmeriCorps VISTA members will strengthen CARA's capacity to connect small businesses with resources.
• Develop standardized intake tools, business-readiness checklists, and referral tracking systems.
• Document procedures to sustain improvements beyond the service year.

Skills

Communications

Computers/Technology

Leadership

Writing/Editing

General Skills

Team Work

Job description

Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance (CARA) seeks full-time AmeriCorps VISTA members to strengthen systems that help small businesses in Birmingham and Jefferson County, Alabama, connect with resources and opportunities for growth. Through this 12-month, capacity-building assignment, members will help CARA improve how it organizes information, coordinates partners, and tracks results. This is a systems-development role, not a direct-service position. As a Small Business Systems VISTA - Resource Navigation, members will develop intake tools, business-readiness checklists, and referral tracking processes; support workshop systems; establish partner coordination workflows; prepare nonpartisan summaries of barriers facing small businesses; and track program outputs and outcomes. This work will help CARA build more consistent, sustainable processes for connecting entrepreneurs with existing support. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented communicators who are comfortable with data tracking and interested in economic mobility. Service is full time for 12 months in Birmingham/Jefferson County, with hybrid arrangements as approved. Applicants must meet AmeriCorps VISTA eligibility requirements, hold a high school diploma or GED, and complete a background check. Member benefits include a living allowance, end-of-service benefit, professional development, and additional benefits subject to eligibility.

Member Duties

AmeriCorps VISTA members will strengthen Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance's (CARA) capacity to connect small businesses throughout Birmingham and Jefferson County with resources that support business growth and economic mobility. Members will develop standardized intake tools, business-readiness checklists, referral tracking systems, and processes that improve resource navigation and partner coordination. They will strengthen workshop support systems, establish consistent partner referral workflows, collect and analyze program data, track outcomes, and prepare non-partisan summaries of barriers affecting small businesses. Members will also document procedures to help CARA sustain these improvements beyond their service year. This is a capacity-building assignment focused on strengthening organizational systems rather than providing direct services.

Program Benefits

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

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

Service Areas

Community and Economic Development , Entrepreneur/Business

Skills

Communications , Computers/Technology , Leadership , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Team Work

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Central Alabama Micro-Business Accelerator

Program Start/End Date

11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

ALABAMA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 09/01/2026 To 02/01/2027

Contact

Treva Woodson
6516 Aaron Aronov Dr
Fairfield AL 35064
8669657272