Communities Thriving VISTA - IN

AmeriCorps; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Award

End of Service Stipend

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Health Coverage

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps VISTA is seeking volunteers to join Communities Thriving VISTA, a nationwide partnership promoting education access and economic mobility. Members serve at Indiana-based host sites and nonprofit partners to address poverty through capacity-building efforts, food security, and workforce development.

Benefits include education award or end-of-service stipend, living and relocation allowances, health coverage, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education level: College graduate.
• Languages: English.
• Age: Minimum 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Serve at higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to address poverty.
• Develop and implement initiatives such as healthy food access programs and financial literacy resources.
• Support sustainability plans and mentorship opportunities for first-generation students.

Skills

Education

General Skills

Team Work

Leadership

Communications

Education

College graduate

Job description

Does the thought of serving at a college or university excite you? Are you motivated to make a difference in our communities to help them thrive? Do you have a passion for service? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, you may be the perfect fit for the Communities Thriving VISTA program!

The Communities Thriving VISTA project was created as a partnership known as IKONC (Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and North Carolina, pronounced "iconic"). IKONC is a consortium of state civic engagement organizations based in higher education with the goals of educating students for active citizenship and partnering with communities for positive change. The four organizations are Community-Engaged Alliance (IN), EngageKY, Community Campus Coalition (OH), and North Carolina Campus Engagement. The Communities Thriving VISTA project seeks to place VISTA members with nonprofit organizations or higher education institutions in order to address poverty-related issues and create positive community outcomes.

Communities Thriving VISTA members will serve with a local agency and work with community groups to benefit low income individuals and families. Communities Thriving VISTA Host Sites with Openings in Indiana: Butler University, DePauw University, Wabash College, Ball State University, and Hanover College

Member Duties : Eighteen Communities Thriving VISTA members will serve at higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to address poverty through sustainable, capacity-building strategies. While responsibilities vary by host site and community need, all positions focus on strengthening systems that expand access to education, workforce development, food security, and economic mobility. VISTA members will develop and implement initiatives such as healthy food access programs, job training and financial literacy resources, sustainability plans, and mentorship opportunities for first-generation college students. Through community organizing and cross-sector collaboration, members will help host sites increase their impact, serve more individuals, and create long-term pathways out of poverty.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training .

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

Terms Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas Education , Community and Economic Development , Environment , Community Outreach .

Skills Education , General Skills , Team Work , Leadership , Communications .

Program Type AmeriCorps VISTA

Program Communities Thriving VISTA - IN

Program Start/End Date 09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level College graduate

Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations INDIANA

Languages English

Accepting Applications From 08/01/2025 To 08/14/2026

Contact

Abby Huffman

90 Campbell Dr

Highland Heights KY 41076

[phone]

[e-mail]

https://inside.nku.edu/engage-ky/programs/communities-thriving.html