FFSC Community Partnerships and Engagement VISTA

Not found for 'AmeriCorps; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

End of Service Benefits

Housing

Health Coverage

Job summary

Flint Freedom Schools Collaborative in Flint, Michigan, is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA for the Community Partnerships and Engagement role. The full-time position runs 11/16/2026–11/15/2027 and focuses on building organizational capacity through partnership tracking, outreach, and documentation tools in person in Flint.

Applicants should bring skills in communications, community organization, public speaking, recruitment, and teamwork. Transportation is required; some local travel may occur.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in nonprofit work or community organizing welcomed.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and public speaking skills.
• Willingness to travel locally and work in Flint in person.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Public Speaking

Recruitment

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Google tools

Canva

Zoom

Job description

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.

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 .

• 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

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

Skills

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

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

FFSC Community Partnerships and Engagement VISTA

Program Start/End Date

11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

MICHIGAN Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 10/01/2026 To 11/09/2026

Contact

Ashnee Dunning
412 S Saginaw St
Flint MI 48502
8810-874-0353
[e-mail]
www.freedomschoolscollab.org