North MS VISTA Team Leader: Community Impact & Education

AmeriCorps; Mississippi; On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Health Coverage

Childcare assistance

Job summary

AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders are deployed through the North Mississippi VISTA Project to fight poverty by building sustainable education, health, and community programs in north Mississippi. The Leader collaborates with school districts, nonprofits, and university partners to plan service projects and recruit volunteers.

The assignment runs 2026-08-25 to 2027-08-07, with a full-time schedule, housing and benefits, and opportunities to influence local impact across 12 counties in the region.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Full-time work schedule.
• Experience in leadership, communications, or community outreach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain regular communication between staff, site supervisors, and VISTA Volunteers.
• Strengthen and expand site partnerships and trainings.
• Coordinate recruitment, reporting, and end-of-service preparations for VISTA Volunteers.

Skills

Conflict Resolution

Computers/Technology

Public Speaking

Team Work

Education

Leadership

Communications

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders are deployed through the North Mississippi VISTA Project to fight poverty by building sustainable education, health, and community programs in north Mississippi. The Leader collaborates with school districts, nonprofits, and university partners to plan service projects and recruit volunteers.

The assignment runs 2026-08-25 to 2027-08-07, with a full-time schedule, housing and benefits, and opportunities to influence local impact across 12 counties in the region.