St. Joseph's Helpers Information & Resources Associate

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Training

Job summary

St. Joseph's Helpers seeks a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA Information & Resources Associate to strengthen information management, resource coordination, and administrative systems.

You will organize community resources, maintain databases, develop informational materials, and improve referral tracking. This role offers experience in nonprofit operations, research, and organizational development, with collaboration across SJH staff and volunteers throughout the service year.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, with strong communication, research, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• The Information & Resources Associate VISTA will strengthen SJH's systems for managing community resources, records, and referral information; develop materials and improve tracking systems; and create standardized procedures to enhance information management and efficiency.

Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Writing/Editing

General Skills

Non-Profit Management

Social Services

Team Work

Job description

St. Joseph's Helpers Information & Resources Associate

St. Joseph's Helpers (SJH) is a nonprofit organization founded on Christian values and dedicated to helping individuals feel safe and secure in their homes. Through a network of more than 390 volunteers, SJH provides critical home repairs, accessibility modifications, and community resources to seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and households experiencing financial hardship. SJH is seeking a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA Information & Resources Associate to help strengthen the organization's information management, community resource coordination, and administrative systems. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing nonprofit while gaining experience in community engagement, nonprofit administration, research, and organizational development. The VISTA member will research and organize community resources related to housing, food assistance, healthcare, transportation, employment, veteran services, and senior support. Responsibilities include improving resource directories, maintaining organizational databases, developing informational materials, organizing referral information, and creating tools and procedures that improve communication and recordkeeping. The member will also support the development of resource guides, tracking systems, standardized forms, and administrative processes that help SJH staff and volunteers access accurate information and coordinate organizational activities. Throughout the service year, the VISTA member will work collaboratively with SJH staff and other VISTA members to strengthen sustainable systems that improve efficiency and expand the organization's ability to serve communities in need. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, comfortable using computers and spreadsheets, and interested in nonprofit operations and community resources. Strong communication, research, and problem-solving skills are valuable.

Member Duties :

• The Information & Resources Associate VISTA will strengthen St. Joseph's Helpers' systems for managing community resources, organizational records, and referral information. The member will research and verify community programs related to housing, healthcare, transportation, food assistance, senior services, and veteran support. Activities include organizing resource directories, updating databases and contact records, developing informational materials, and improving referral tracking systems. The member will create standardized forms, templates, checklists, and procedures to improve information management and organizational efficiency. They will also support information-sharing and project coordination across SJH's volunteer, outreach, and development activities. By the end of the service year, the member will develop an Information & Resources toolkit with updated records, documented procedures, and transition materials to support long-term organizational capacity.

Program Benefits :

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Health Coverage*
• Living Allowance
• Relocation Allowance
• Training.

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

• Community and Economic Development
• Community Outreach
• Elder Care
• Housing
• Veterans.

Skills :

• Communications
• Community Organization
• Computers/Technology
• Writing/Editing
• General Skills
• Non-Profit Management
• Social Services
• Team Work.

St. Joseph's Helpers Information & Resources Associate