Community Impact Coordinator | AmeriCorps VISTA

NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Education award

Professional training

Job summary

NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to serve with AmeriCorps VISTA from August 10, 2026 to August 9, 2027. This full‑time position focuses on rebuilding communities by addressing the shortage of safe, affordable housing in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

As a leader in community development, the ideal candidate will strategize to improve housing services, build a volunteer corps, and expand vital training programs while being supported by a living allowance, education award, professional training, and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Dive into NWNEPA’s programs to understand real community needs.
• Spot gaps in housing and community development services—and help close them.
• Partner with program teams to measure impact and improve outcomes.
• Strengthen and reimagine the Mobile Toolkit program as a community resource.
• Build and lead a volunteer corps to support key initiatives.
• Help bring the Beautiful Blocks program to new neighborhoods.
• Identify funding opportunities to fuel growth and sustainability.
• Expand leadership training to empower local residents.

Skills

Responsible and self‑motivated

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to handle multiple, ongoing projects

Strong interest in community‑based services and development

Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to serve with AmeriCorps VISTA from August 10, 2026 to August 9, 2027. This full‑time position focuses on rebuilding communities by addressing the shortage of safe, affordable housing in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

As a leader in community development, the ideal candidate will strategize to improve housing services, build a volunteer corps, and expand vital training programs while being supported by a living allowance, education award, professional training, and hands-on experience.