Lifepath Partnership and Referral Network Development VISTA

AmeriCorps; Ohio; Remote; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of Prayer sponsors the Moahs Ark Workforce Capacity Building Initiative, an AmeriCorps VISTA project for Hamilton County and Greater Cincinnati, Ohio. The full-time, one-year assignment strengthens Lifepath partnerships with employers, training organizations, educational institutions, and community groups.

The VISTA will focus on building a partner pipeline, standardized referral procedures, and sustainable processes, with Lifepath operating as a Virtual Service

Qualifications

• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational and collaborative abilities.
• Ability to work with diverse community partners.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Business/Entrepreneur

Communications

Community Organization

Leadership

Public Speaking

Recruitment

Writing/Editing

General Skills

Non-Profit Management

Team Work

Job description

Lifepath Partnership and Referral Network Development VISTA

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

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