Lifepath Partnership and Referral Network Development VISTA

AmeriCorps; Mason (OH); Remote; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Relocation Allowance

Training

Job summary

Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of Prayer sponsors the Moahs Ark Workforce Capacity Building Initiative, an AmeriCorps VISTA project in Greater Cincinnati, Ohio. The Partnership and Referral Network Development VISTA will strengthen Lifepath partnerships with employers, training organizations, educational institutions, and community groups.

The VISTA role is full‑time for one year, with teleservice allowed and occasional in-person meetings in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Qualifications

• Applicants should bring strong research, organization, and writing skills.
• Strong collaboration abilities and clear communication are essential.
• Comfort with independent work and cross‑sector partnership building is expected.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen Lifepath's partnership and referral infrastructure by assessing existing relationships and resources.
• Research prospective employers, workforce organizations, schools, and community partners to build a prioritized pipeline.
• Develop centralized tracking, engagement procedures, documentation templates, and referral protocols.
• Create training and transition resources to sustain the network beyond the service term.

Skills

Research

Organization

Collaboration

Writing

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of Prayer sponsors the Moahs Ark Workforce Capacity Building Initiative, an AmeriCorps VISTA project that builds capacity to address poverty among low-income and unemployed residents of Hamilton County and Greater Cincinnati, Ohio. During a full-time, one-year assignment, the Partnership and Referral Network Development VISTA will strengthen Lifepath partnerships with employers, training organizations, educational institutions, and community groups. The member will build a partner pipeline, resource directory, standardized engagement and referral procedures, and tools staff can maintain beyond the service year. Applicants should bring strong research, organization, collaboration, and writing skills. Members will gain experience in nonprofit partnership development, workforce resource coordination, and systems design through supervision and AmeriCorps training. Lifepath operates as a Virtual Service Site and permits teleservice for this VISTA assignment. The member will perform capacity-building activities using Lifepath-authorized online collaboration and information systems while remaining available for required in-person project meetings, training, and community activities. The member must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Greater Cincinnati and Hamilton County community served and complete the applicable Teleservice and Virtual Service Site Request and Agreement through My AmeriCorps. Lifepath provides an organization-issued laptop, approved software, and necessary service equipment. Activities focus on nonreligious organizational capacity building, not direct client services. For more information, contact [e-mail].

Member Duties

The VISTA will strengthen Lifepath's partnership and referral infrastructure by assessing existing relationships and referral resources and researching prospective employers, workforce organizations, educational institutions, community organizations, and other aligned partners. The VISTA will develop a prioritized partner pipeline, centralized tracking system, partnership engagement procedures, outreach resources, and standardized documentation practices. The member will help create a workforce and community resource directory, referral protocols, partnership documentation templates, and recurring communication procedures. The VISTA will evaluate these systems, develop standard operating procedures and a partnership sustainability plan, and create training and transition resources so Lifepath can continue expanding the network beyond the service term. This position builds organizational capacity and does not provide direct case management or employment services.

Program Benefits

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

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

Terms

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

Service Areas

• Community and Economic Development
• Community Outreach
• Education
• Entrepreneur/Business

Skills

• Business/Entrepreneur
• Communications
• Community Organization
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Recruitment
• Writing/Editing
• General Skills
• Non-Profit Management
• Team Work

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Lifepath Partnership and Referral Network Development 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

OHIO

Accepting Applications

From 11/01/2026 To 12/12/2027

Contact

Dawn Sanders
4124 Marble Ridge Ln
Mason OH 45040
5138793888
[e-mail]