Community Engagement and Development VISTA

AmeriCorps; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Training

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Relocation Allowance

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Job summary

AmeriCorps VISTA in Texas is seeking a dedicated member to build a donor database, document policies, and track data on students, families, donors, and partners. The role also expands community outreach by engaging at least ten organizations and developing templates for materials and policy tracking.

You will contribute to stronger IHDF community engagement and support Dream Scholars and families through coordinated partnerships and service activities.

Qualifications

• Education, Computers/Technology, Writing/Editing, Team Work, Communications, Fund raising/Grant Writing, General Skills, Community Organization.

Responsibilities

• Establish and document donor tracking database; assess current systems and collect data on students, families, donors, and partners.
• Refine records processes for donors, program activities, and student outcomes.
• Expand community outreach by coordinating partnerships with at least ten organizations and creating policy templates.

Skills

Education

Computers/Technology

Writing/Editing

Team Work

Communications

Fund raising/Grant Writing

General Skills

Community Organization

Education

Some college

Job description

This project will disrupt poverty by expanding the reach of the I Have a Dream Foundation–Dallas (IHDF) through strengthened partnerships and increased visibility within the community. By enhancing the resources and services available to Dream Scholars and their families, the project will advance IHDF’s community engagement strategies and extend program services to a broader population. This community capacity-building effort will reinforce IHDF’s programming, ensuring that Dream Scholars and their families have the critical support and resources needed to succeed both academically and personally.

Member Duties

The VISTA member will establish a donor database, documenting policies and processes for donor tracking and engagement. These activities include researching and assessing the current donor tracking systems, collecting, organizing, and analyzing the data related to students, families, donors, and partners. Documenting and refining the processes for maintaining accurate records related to donors, program activities, and student outcomes. The member will also expand the community outreach efforts by coordinating community engagement initiatives. These activities include identifying at least ten organizations willing to partner with IHDF. Creating templates for materials and policies that aid in building relationships, developing a tracking mechanism of organizations that are providing services, and identifying and coordinating participation in community events and activities.

Program Benefits

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

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

Terms

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

Service Areas

Education , Children/Youth.

Skills

Education , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Communications , Fund raising/Grant Writing , General Skills , Community Organization.

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program:

Community Engagement and Development VISTA

Program Start/End Date

09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

TEXAS Dallas/Ft. Worth

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 12/30/2025 To 08/14/2026

Contact

Toni Mickle

5005 Brentwood Stair Rd

Fort Worth TX 76112

8174570027

[e-mail]

https://abchrist.org/americorps-vista

Listing ID 128224