GOALS Magnolia Science Academy VISTA

AmeriCorps; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of Education Award

End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage

Training

Relocation Allowance

Living Allowance

Job summary

AmeriCorps VISTA is partnering with GOALS Magnolia Science Academy (Anaheim) to strengthen systems and outreach for long‑term youth programming. The VISTA will design templates for scheduling, communications, and data collection to expand access to enrichment programs for low‑income students.

The role emphasizes capacity building, grant research, and developing future‑oriented resources to ensure GOALS can document impact and pursue funding.

Qualifications

• Leadership and teamwork skills.
• Interest in community youth development and education.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainable outreach and engagement infrastructure.
• Design templates for scheduling, program information, and partnership communications.
• Build data systems to support planning, reporting, and grant seeking.

Skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

This VISTA project supports GOALS’ mission to provide free, team-centered social development opportunities through athletics, learning, and service-learning by enhancing the systems that make these opportunities sustainable. The VISTA will focus on building long-term capacity for GOALS’ partnership with Magnolia Science Academy by developing operational infrastructure that improves coordination, communication, and resource alignment. The member will create sustainable outreach materials, and evaluation processes that help GOALS better plan, document, and refine its enrichment offerings for low-income, at-risk TK–6 students. Additionally, the VISTA will strengthen resource development efforts by researching partnership and funding opportunities, documenting program needs, and building systems that support future grant applications and strategic planning. Through these efforts, the project will increase organizational sustainability and enhance GOALS’ ability to deliver consistent, high-quality youth development programming over time.

Member Duties

The AmeriCorps VISTA will strengthen the long-term partnership between GOALS and Magnolia Science Academy (Anaheim) by developing sustainable systems, resources, and communication structures that expand access to GOALS programs. The VISTA will build outreach and engagement infrastructure, design tools that streamline coordination between GOALS and school administrators, and create templates for program information, scheduling, and partnership communication. They will develop processes for gathering and organizing feedback, build data systems that support planning and reporting, and map opportunities for resource development—including potential partnerships, grants, and in‑kind support. Through these capacity‑building activities, the VISTA will help establish a durable, replicable framework that strengthens collaboration, increases organizational readiness, and supports long‑term student access to GOALS enrichment opportunities.

Program Benefits

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

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

Terms

Car recommended.

Service Areas

Education.

Skills

Leadership.

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

GOALS Magnolia Science Academy VISTA

Program Start/End Date

12/14/2026 - 12/13/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

CALIFORNIA Los Angeles/Orange County

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/19/2026 To 12/01/2026

Contact

Iraj Dowlatshahi

1170 N La Palma Park Way

Anaheim CA 92801

7149564625

[e-mail]

www.goals.org