NAMI South Central Outreach & Development VISTA

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Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance if eligible

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Training

Job summary

NAMI South Central Iowa is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA to expand its outreach and capacity across 11 rural counties, identifying underserved communities and building partnerships with local groups and schools. The VISTA will research and write grants to secure sustainable funding and help grow NAMI programs and volunteer networks.

Work will involve developing outreach systems, referral resources, and collaboration with staff to connect residents with free mental health education, programs, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in fundraising or grant writing is preferred.
• Strong writing/editing skills are essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate across partners.

Responsibilities

• Identify underserved communities and create outreach efforts to increase access to mental health education and programs.
• Develop and nurture partnerships with local organizations and schools across 11 rural counties.
• Research, write and track grant proposals to secure sustainable funding.
• Support volunteer systems and community engagement to expand program reach.

Skills

Computers/Technology

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Writing/Editing

General Skills

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The NAMI South Central Iowa AmeriCorps VISTA will build the organization’s capacity to reduce poverty-related barriers to mental health care across 11 rural counties. By strengthening outreach, the VISTA will identify underserved communities, develop targeted strategies, and build partnerships with local organizations and schools to ensure individuals with limited resources can access free mental health education and support. The VISTA will also expand sustainable funding by researching, writing, and tracking grant proposals, helping NAMI grow programs, improve volunteer systems, and strengthen community engagement. Through these combined efforts, the VISTA will create lasting systems that increase access, remove cost and awareness barriers, and promote long-term community wellness.

Member Duties :

The VISTA member will play a key role in expanding NAMI South Central Iowa’s impact by identifying underserved communities and creating strategic outreach efforts that increase access to mental health support. They will build meaningful partnerships with local organizations and schools, strengthening connections that extend NAMI’s reach across 11 counties. The VISTA will research, develop, and write grant proposals that secure sustainable funding, while tracking progress to support long-term growth. Through community engagement and relationship-building, the VISTA will develop outreach systems, referral resources, and community partnerships that enable NAMI staff and volunteers to connect residents with free mental health education, programs, and support groups. Their work will expand program access, grow volunteer and community networks, and build durable systems that ensure NAMI can continue delivering essential mental health services well into the future.

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

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

Service Areas

• Community Outreach
• Health.

Skills

• Computers/Technology
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Writing/Editing
• General Skills
• Team Work

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

NAMI South Central Outreach & Development VISTA

Program Start/End Date

01/11/2027 - 01/10/2028

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

IOWA

Accepting Applications

From 09/11/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact

Brittany Hoover
209 E Maple Street
Centerville IA 52544
641-216-3114
[e-mail]
namiscia.org