MCSC VISTA Program October 2026

AmeriCorps; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

End of Service Stipend

Childcare assistance

Training

Living Allowance

Health Coverage

Stipend

Job summary

The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) sponsors AmeriCorps VISTA projects to empower low-income communities with nutritional and healthcare programs and support underserved youth to succeed in school and careers. Opportunities exist in mentoring, education, health, and economic development organizations across Michigan.

VISTA Members commit to a year of full-time service, recruiting volunteers, building partnerships, and expanding programs to increase capacity.

Qualifications

• Experience in the nonprofit sector is preferred.
• Ability to recruit volunteers and build community partnerships.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit youth and adult volunteers to support programs.
• Manage volunteers and coordinate service activities.
• Support fundraising and grant-writing efforts to build capacity.
• Contribute to program development and service delivery improvements.

Skills

Team Work

Communication

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Public Speaking

Leadership

Non-Profit Management

Writing/Editing

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Computers/Technology

Recruitment tools

Job description

The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) sponsors VISTA projects in organizations throughout the State to empower low-income communities with nutritional and healthcare programs and support underserved youth to succeed in school and careers. There are opportunities to serve in mentoring, education, health, and economic development organizations that support initiatives in education; youth voice; nutritional education; environmental issues; assisting families with access to health resources, and more.

Member Duties

VISTA Members will commit to a year of full-time of service to help organizations increase capacity to allow more individuals in poverty to be served. Activities are specific to the organization but may consist of recruiting youth and adult volunteers to aid in implementing impactful programs; managing volunteers (both adult/youth); making community connections to leverage organization resources; building resources through fundraising and grant writing; and building service capacity through program development. If you are looking for fulfilling responsibilities that can change lives, AmeriCorps VISTA is for you.

Program Benefits

• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Training
• Living Allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage*
• Stipend

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

Terms

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

Service Areas

• Education
• Hunger
• Community and Economic Development
• Public Health AmeriCorps
• Technology
• Homelessness
• Elder Care
• Disaster Relief
• Health
• Community Outreach
• Veterans
• Housing
• Environment
• Children/Youth
• Neighborhood Revitalization

Skills

• Architectural Planning
• Environment
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Education
• Youth Development
• Writing/Editing
• Team Work
• Communications
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Social Services
• Disaster Services
• Recruitment
• General Skills
• Non-Profit Management
• Computers/Technology
• Community Organization
• Leadership
• Urban Planning
• Public Health
• Veterans
• Public Speaking

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

MCSC VISTA Program October 2026

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

MICHIGAN Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/28/2026 To 10/10/2026

Contact

Tyesha Turner
320 S Walnut St
Lansing MI 48933
5864047410
[e-mail]