Governance Systems and Information Architecture VISTA

Improve Your Tomorrow; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living stipend

Health coverage

Education award or cash stipend

Relocation assistance

Childcare assistance

Non-competitive eligibility

Mentorship from IYT leadership

Job summary

Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) seeks a Governance Systems and Information Architecture VISTA to build enduring, cross-state governance infrastructure across Google Drive, Salesforce, Monday.com and more. This full-year AmeriCorps service starts Jan 11, 2027 and runs through Jan 2028, with a 40-hour work week and on-site presence.

You will document processes, implement an organization-wide system of record, and support multi-state compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to structure ambiguous projects into defined steps.
• Clear written communication, translating complex processes.
• Proficiency with cloud-based collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Information and Data Architecture across Google Drive and Salesforce.
• Board Governance Operating System integrating Salesforce, Monday.com, and Drive.
• Governance policy library and multi-state compliance calendar.

Skills

Organizational skills

Documentation

Independent work

Written communication

Cloud tools

US citizenship

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Sacramento, CA 95815, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Associates, Salary Range: $1,914.92 - $1,914.92 Commission/month, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, About Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT)

The mission of IYT is to increase the number of young men of color to attend and graduate from community colleges and universities. We envision a nation in which young men of color are overrepresented in higher education, underrepresented in the criminal justice system, and are leaders in their communities.

IYT is a national organization operating across multiple states and regions, partnering with schools and communities to build Brotherhood, college-going culture, and structured pathways from 6th grade through college completion. We believe that a college degree is a pathway to opportunity — and that every brother deserves a team of committed adults in their corner.

About AmeriCorps VISTA

AmeriCorps is a federal agency that engages individuals in paid community service with nonprofits, schools, and public agencies to meet pressing local needs. In return for their term of service, members receive a living allowance and may earn an education award upon completion. As a VISTA Volunteer, you’ll take on meaningful, hands-on work that drives long-term change in areas like education, public health, climate resilience, and access to essential services. From grant writing and research to fundraising and community volunteer engagement, you’ll build real-world experience while developing leadership skills that set you apart.

Position Overview

IYT has grown quickly across multiple states – faster than its internal governance and information systems have kept pace. Board records, compliance requirements, and institutional knowledge currently live across disconnected systems and depend heavily on individual staff memory rather than documented processes. This VISTA member will build the infrastructure that removes that constraint: permanent systems designed to function independently of any one staff member and to remain operational long after the member's term ends.

Title: Governance Systems and Information Architecture VISTA

Program Start/End Date: January 11, 2027 through January 2028

Work Schedule: Full Time

Reports to: Chief of Staff

Benefits

As an AmeriCorps VISTA member, you'll receive a living allowance to cover basic expenses during your term of service, along with health coverage, and — upon successful completion of your 12-month term — the choice between a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or a cash stipend. Additional support may include relocation assistance, childcare assistance for eligible members, student loan forbearance, and non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs for up to one year after service. Members also gain access to AmeriCorps VISTA's national training network and professional development resources, along with direct mentorship from IYT leadership throughout the term.

Living Stipend Amounts

• $957.46 (Pre-tax) Bi-weekly stipend for 40 hours per week
• Stipend and education award amounts are estimates (before taxes)

Responsibilities

• Information and Data Architecture — a documented, organization-wide system of record across Google Drive and Salesforce, including board data, records retention standards, and crisis documentation protocols.
• Board Governance Operating System — a more integrated, largely automated system connecting Salesforce, Monday.com, and Google Drive to run IYT's quarterly board governance cycle.
• Governance Policy and Multi-State Compliance — a governance policy library and compliance calendar covering every state in which IYT operates.

Qualifications: Qualifications

Required:

• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail
• Comfort working independently and structuring ambiguous projects into defined steps
• Clear written communication, particularly translating complex processes into plain language
• Proficiency with cloud-based collaboration tools
• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legal permanent resident
• Must be 18 years or older (no upper age limit)
• Commitment to the mission of Improve Your Tomorrow.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Salesforce or a comparable CRM platform
• Background in research, records management, information science, or nonprofit administration
• Interest in nonprofit governance, compliance, or organizational systems design

Schedule Requirements:

• Full-time AmeriCorps service term, school year calendar; Monday–Friday; 40 hours a week, some weekends, on-site presence per service term schedule

Note:

This is not an hourly job, but a full-year service commitment.

Equipment used

The position will require the use of computers, phones, office supplies, and educational materials. If the member requires assistance with computer needs, IYT can provide support upon request to ensure all necessary equipment is available for effective service delivery.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IYT provides equal employment and service opportunities to all employees and AmeriCorps members and applicants for employment and AmeriCorps and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment and AmeriCorps service, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations.