Sixth Street Shelter VISTA-UWGLV

AmeriCorps; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Award

End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Training

Job summary

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is seeking a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA member for the Sixth Street Shelter project. The role supports education, health, and community initiatives across the Lehigh Valley, with a focus on capacity building and service integration.

The position runs 11/16/2026 to 11/15/2027, based at the Sixth Street Shelter in Allentown, PA. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be prepared for a 1-year commitment with benefits such as education awards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in community services or nonprofit settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and partners.

Responsibilities

• Support programming at Sixth Street Shelter and community outreach.
• Develop a sustainable calendar of events for residents (educational, wellness, social).
• Monitor and evaluate Family Resource Center programming.
• Develop and monitor after-school activities for shelter residents.
• Collaborate with staff to identify needs and provide resources.

Skills

Counseling

Communications

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Conflict Resolution

Education

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Leadership

Public Health

Public Speaking

Recruitment

Teaching/Tutoring

Writing/Editing

Youth Development

Non-Profit Management

Social Services

Urban Planning

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

All United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley AmeriCorps VISTA assignments will expand capacity towards population level goals across the region. UWGLV strives to create population level change in areas of education, community stability, and healthy aging to ensure individuals who experience crisis have the supports they need to rebound. The UWGLV VISTA project focuses on strengthening the networks of providers that deliver services to address concerns and through working with UWGLV staff they support the efforts across all three-issue areas. VISTAs address issues at the programmatic and system levels seeking to identify and deal with the root causes by utilizing the collective impact framework.

Member Duties

The Sixth Street Shelter VISTA will support the organization and the community through programming and services that are offered. They will provide the opportunity for promoting awareness and providing education, resources, and access to those in need. The VISTA will create a sustainable calendar of events for residents including educational, wellness and social connectiveness. The VISTA will monitor programming of the Family Resource Center. They will develop and monitor after school programming for shelter residents. They will work with staff to identify needs and provide support and resources needed to fulfill those residential and community needs. This position is a full-time 1-year commitment. The position is based at the Sixth Street Shelter.

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
• Health
• Hunger
• Homelessness
• Housing
• Neighborhood Revitalization

Skills

• Counseling
• Communications
• Community Organization
• Computers/Technology
• Conflict Resolution
• Education
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Public Health
• Public Speaking
• Recruitment
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Writing/Editing
• Youth Development
• Non-Profit Management
• Social Services
• Urban Planning
• Team Work

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Sixth Street Shelter VISTA-UWGLV

Program Start/End Date

11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City

Accepting Applications

From 10/21/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact

Jennifer Nicolosi

1110 American Pkwy NE

Allentown PA 18109

16108075741

[e-mail]

unitedwayglv.org