*Goodwill* Reiche Walking School Bus Coordination VISTA

AmeriCorps; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Stipend

Training

Childcare assistance if eligible

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

Goodwill NNE AmeriCorps, located in Portland, ME, seeks a VISTA to coordinate the Walking School Bus initiative, serving a diverse elementary community with multilingual families. You will foster relationships with local leaders, coordinate training and outreach, and ensure ongoing support for student well-being.

The role is full-time, based at the school and community sites, with opportunities to secure funding and partnerships to sustain the program.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with families and community partners.
• Experience coordinating programs or volunteers is a plus.
• Ability to communicate across languages and cultures is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Steward relationships with neighborhood leaders and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate training programs, scheduling, and outreach for the walking school bus.
• Onsite at the school and neighborhood community centers to provide one-on-one connection with students, families, and neighbors.
• Secure program sustainability through funding opportunities and partnerships.

Skills

Recruitment

Communications

Youth Development

Fund Raising/Grant Writing

Community Organization

Writing/Editing

Urban Planning

Team Work

Education

Social Services

Job description

Goodwill Reiche Walking School Bus Coordination VISTA

The Howard C. Reiche Community School, located in Portland’s West End, is the most diverse elementary school in the state of Maine—ranked #1 out of 342 public elementary schools for diversity. Reiche serves nearly 400 students who represent 18 home languages; one in four students was born outside the U.S. and is currently learning English. The VISTA will work on the Walking School Bus, a shared PTO/Reiche School initiative that builds community connection and supports student well‑being.

Member Duties

• Steward relationships with neighborhood leaders and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate training programs, scheduling, and outreach for the walking school bus.
• Onsite at the school and neighborhood community centers to provide one‑on‑one connection with students, families, and neighbors.
• Secure program sustainability through funding opportunities and partnerships.

Program Benefits

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

Terms

• Permits working at another job during off hours.
• Permits attendance at school during off hours.

Service Areas

• Community and Economic Development
• Children/Youth
• Education
• Public Safety
• Community Outreach
• Neighborhood Revitalization

Skills

• Recruitment, Communications, Youth Development, Fund Raising/Grant Writing, Community Organization, Writing/Editing, Urban Planning, Team Work, Education, Social Services.

Program Details

Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Program Start/End Date: 09/08/2026 – 09/07/2027

Work Schedule: Full Time

Age Requirement: Minimum 18 years

Program Locations: Maine

Languages: Portuguese, French, Spanish (helpful but not required)

Accepting Applications: 07/06/2026 – 12/31/2026

Contact: Sol Carpenter, Goodwill NNE Americorps, Portland, ME 04103, 207-298-7016, [e-mail]

Listing ID: 130121