FFSC Community Partnerships and Engagement VISTA

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Detroit (MI); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Housing help

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Education Award

Résumé du poste

Flint Freedom Schools Collaborative seeks a Community Partnerships and Engagement VISTA to build organizational capacity in Flint and Genesee County. You will create a partnership inventory, develop outreach tools, and train staff to sustain collaborations that expand educational access.

Expect to engage in in-person service in Flint, learn Google tools, Canva, and Zoom, and document outcomes for continued impact.

Qualifications

• Applicants should bring communication, relationship building, community organization, recordkeeping, and dependable follow through.
• We value initiative, cultural humility, dependable follow through, and comfort learning Google tools, Canva, and Zoom.

Responsabilités

• Assess existing and prospective relationships and develop a verified partnership inventory and tracker.
• Create outreach, meeting, and follow up tools; convene partners to identify shared priorities and collaboration opportunities.
• Establish counting criteria and document at least 15 distinct partnerships activated or maintained through qualifying commitments or collaborative activity.
• Develop and test staff referral workflows and records of the source, intended use, and documented value of cash or in kind contributions.
• Create a partnership toolkit, train staff, and document open commitments and update responsibilities for continued use.

Connaissances

Communications

Community Organization

Public Speaking

Recruitment

Team Work

Formation

No degree required

Outils

Google Tools

Canva

Zoom

Description du poste

FFSC Community Partnerships and Engagement VISTA

Flint Freedom Schools Collaborative is a community informed, people centered organization committed to literacy, culturally relevant engagement, and equitable learning opportunities. Rooted in Flint, Michigan, FFSC connects youth and families through CDF Freedom Schools, Family Informed Year Round Support, and the Talent Development Initiative. The Community Partnerships and Engagement VISTA will build lasting organizational capacity for low income youth and families in Flint and Genesee County. Create partnership tracking, outreach, follow up, referral, and contribution documentation tools. Develop a process to activate or maintain at least 15 qualifying partnerships, train staff, and document the handoff. Stronger systems will improve access to educational opportunities, coordinated resources, and year round family engagement. Applicants should bring communication, relationship building, community organization, recordkeeping, and dependable follow through. We value initiative, cultural humility, dependable follow through, and comfort learning Google tools, Canva, and Zoom. Relevant education, work, volunteering, or lived experience is welcomed; no specific degree is required. Members gain practical experience in nonprofit systems, community collaboration, and sustainable capacity building. Service is full time, from 11/16/2026 through 11/15/2027, primarily in person in Flint. Applicants must arrange reliable transportation for required activities; some local or regional travel may occur. Limited teleservice requires approval. VISTA benefits include training, and end of service benefits subject to program rules and eligibility. For questions email [e-mail], or call 810-874-0353. Apply through My AmeriCorps.

Member Duties :

Assess existing and prospective relationships and develop a verified partnership inventory and tracker. Create outreach, meeting, and follow up tools; convene partners to identify shared priorities and collaboration opportunities. Establish counting criteria and document at least 15 distinct partnerships activated or maintained through qualifying commitments or collaborative activity. Develop and test staff referral workflows and records of the source, intended use, and documented value of cash or in kind contributions. Create a partnership toolkit, train staff, and document open commitments and update responsibilities for continued use.

Program Benefits :

Childcare assistance if eligible,Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend,Education award upon successful completion of service,Housing,Health Coverage*,Living Allowance,Relocation Allowance,Training.

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development,Community Outreach,Children/Youth,Education,Special Initiative: Promise Zones.

Skills :

Communications,Community Organization,Public Speaking,Recruitment,Team Work.

FFSC Community Partnerships and Engagement VISTA