KidSpirit Capacity Builder Oregon State University VISTA

AmeriCorps; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Allowance

Childcare assistance if eligible

Training

Choice of Education Award or End of St

Living Allowance

Health Coverage*

Job summary

AmeriCorps VISTA is recruiting for KidSpirit Capacity Builder in Oregon with a focus on supporting youth programming and capacity building at Oregon State University partnerships. The role centers on developing sustainable funding and partnerships to expand access for youth from Pre-K to 12th grade.

The position emphasizes collaboration with community organizations, alumni networks, and OSU foundations to strengthen program delivery and long-term impact.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (AA) required.
• Strong communications and community outreach skills preferred.
• Ability to work with youth, volunteers, and partners in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Improve accessibility and sustainability of KidSpirit programs for pre-K through 12th grade.
• Develop and maintain sustainable support systems through relationship-centered networking, resource development, and cross-sector partnerships with community organizations and local leadership.
• Enhance alumni-driven capacity and governance by coordinating KidSpirit OSU Alumni group activities in alignment with OSU Foundation priorities.
• Develop a sustainable funding plan for scholarships for low-income families.
• Collaborate with the Pre-K VISTA on funding strategies for program delivery.

Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Education

Associates degree (AA)

Job description

Fundraising & Capacity Building Specialist KidSpirits mission is to provide positive youth programming opportunities and training so that youth and student staff build skills, knowledge, and abilities that will help propel them into futures in which they will thrive. We do this through promoting healthy physical activity, science projects, creative arts, and a social-emotional curriculum for youth, ages 2-18, created and delivered by high school and college student staff engaged in an experiential professional development program designed to help them enter the workplace as leaders. Improve accessibility and sustainability of KidSpirit programs for Pre-K through 12th grade. Secure stable support through networking, fundraising, and partnerships with local organizations and officials. Coordinate KidSpirit OSU Alumni group activities in coordination with OSU foundations. Develop a sustainable funding plan for scholarships for low-income families. Collaborate with the Pre-K VISTA on funding strategies for program delivery.

Member Duties

• Improve accessibility and sustainability of KidSpirit programs for pre-K through 12th grade.
• Develop and maintain sustainable support systems through relationship-centered networking, resource development, and cross-sector partnerships with community organizations and local leadership.
• Enhance alumni-driven capacity and governance by coordinating KidSpirit OSU Alumni group activities in alignment with OSU Foundation priorities.
• Develop a sustainable funding plan for scholarships for low-income families.
• Collaborate with the Pre-K VISTA on funding strategies for program delivery.

Program Benefits

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

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

Terms

• Uniforms provided and required
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours

Service Areas

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

Skills

• Communications
• Community Organization

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

KidSpirit Capacity Builder Oregon State University VISTA

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OREGON

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/21/2026 To 09/21/2026

Contact

Swensen Swensen

2450 SW Jefferson Way

Corvallis OR 97331

541-737-5437

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