Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs VISTA

AmeriCorps; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Childcare assistance if eligible

Training

Relocation Allowance

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Living Allowance

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking members for the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs VISTA program. This opportunity involves supporting rural communities through duties such as fundraising, volunteer training, and developing program materials. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, be able to work full-time, and possess skills in teamwork and communications. Benefits include health coverage, training, and a living allowance. Position based in Macomb, Illinois.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Proficiency in English and willingness to work in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising and grant writing.
• Volunteer recruitment and training.
• Development of program materials.
• Program development for new initiatives.
• Building partnerships and publicity for programs.
• Capacity building initiatives.

Skills

Conflict Resolution

General Skills

Team Work

Communications

Fund Raising / Grant Writing

Recruitment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs VISTA – AmeriCorps

Join our team to support rural communities across Illinois. Apply now to be among the first 25 applicants.

Member Duties

• Fundraising and grant writing
• Volunteer recruitment and training
• Development of program materials
• Program development for new initiatives
• Building partnerships and publicity for programs
• Capacity building initiatives

Program Benefits

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

For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ to learn more.

Terms

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

Service Areas

• Community and Economic Development
• Hunger
• Health
• Education
• Children/Youth
• Community Outreach

Skills

• Conflict Resolution
• General Skills
• Team Work
• Communications
• Fund Raising / Grant Writing
• Recruitment

Program Details

• Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
• Program: Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs VISTA
• Start/End Date: 02/09/2026 – 02/08/2027
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Education Level: High School Diploma/GED
• Age Requirement: Minimum 18
• Eligibility: None
• Locations: Illinois
• Languages: English
• Application Period: 11/11/2025 – 11/11/2026

Contact

Linda Blaine
525 Stipes Hall
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://iira.org/americorps-vista/