Roots to Resiliency Community Development VISTA

Not found for 'AmeriCorps; Eloy (AZ); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education Award

End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Training

Job summary

Roots to Resiliency is seeking a VISTA member to build sustainable systems that improve access to workforce, education, employment, and community resources for low-income residents of Eloy, AZ. You will develop data collection tools, strengthen partnerships, and create volunteer and referral infrastructures to enhance program reach.

The position is full-time under AmeriCorps VISTA, starting 01/11/2027 and ending 01/10/2028, based in Arizona.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit/community development helpful.
• Ability to build partnerships and referral networks.
• Strong data collection and evaluation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop data collection and evaluation tools for program impact.
• Strengthen partnerships and referral networks with schools, nonprofits, and government.

Skills

Community Organization

Communications

Data collection/evaluation

Leadership

Team Work

Education

Some college

Job description

Roots to Resiliency (R2R) is a nonprofit organization serving Eloy and central Pinal County, Arizona. Our mission is to strengthen communities through education, wellness, resource connection, prevention, volunteerism, and collaboration. The Roots to Resiliency VISTA project will build sustainable organizational and community infrastructure that improves access to workforce development, employment opportunities, educational resources, and supportive community services for low-income individuals and families. The VISTA member will strengthen R2R's capacity by developing data collection and evaluation systems, partnership and referral infrastructure, community resource navigation tools, volunteer engagement systems, and organizational sustainability resources. The member will work with schools, workforce programs, nonprofit organizations, local government, and other community partners to strengthen coordination and improve pathways to available resources. This is a capacity-building position focused on creating systems and tools that can be sustained beyond the VISTA service year. The project is designed to strengthen R2R's efficiency, effectiveness, and community reach while helping residents increase awareness of resources that support employment readiness, education, economic stability, and long-term self-sufficiency.

Member Duties

The R2R VISTA will build sustainable systems that strengthen access to workforce, education, employment, and community resources for low-income individuals and families. The member will develop data collection and evaluation tools; strengthen partnerships and referral networks; develop community resource directories and navigation tools; and build volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention systems. The VISTA will also develop grant-readiness, impact-reporting, and sustainability tools and work with schools, workforce programs, nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations to strengthen coordination and resource access.

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• 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 and Economic Development
• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Education
• Technology .

Skills

• Business/Entrepreneur
• Communications
• Community Organization
• Computers/Technology
• Education
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Recruitment
• Writing/Editing
• Youth Development
• General Skills
• Non-Profit Management
• Social Services
• Team Work
• Data collection/evaluation .

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Roots to Resiliency Community Development VISTA

Program Start/End Date

01/11/2027 - 01/10/2028

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

ARIZONA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 09/30/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact

Sonnette Cherry Federico
708 N Sunshine Blvd
Eloy AZ 85131
5202080063
[e-mail]