TMA VISTA Leader

AmeriCorps; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education Award

Health coverage

Living allowance

Relocation allowance

Training

Job summary

Transform Mid-Atlantic seeks a VISTA Leader to support 30 AmeriCorps VISTA members across MD, DC, DE, Northern VA and WVA. You will promote service, build campus-community partnerships, and help with program development and grant-related tasks.

The role emphasizes mentorship, workshop planning, and coordination to strengthen the TMA AmeriCorps VISTA program and its partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with national service programs (AmeriCorps, VISTA, Peace Corps) is a plus.
• Strong communication and program coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support 30 VISTA members and host sites in project development and sustainability.
• Plan workshops, review reports, facilitate communication, and provide guidance to members.

Skills

Counseling

Communications

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Conflict Resolution

Recruitment

Writing/Editing

General Skills

Team Work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Organizational Background

Transform Mid-Atlantic (TMA) is a non-profit membership association of colleges and universities in Maryland, DC, Delaware, Northern Virginia, and West Virginia providing leadership to member institutions in strengthening a culture of civic engagement for students, faculty, and staff throughout our region. The TMA AmeriCorps VISTA Leader will work directly with 30 TMA AmeriCorps VISTA members to promote the expansion of service and quality campus-community partnerships. This VISTA Leader will be on a team with 1 additional VISTA Leaders. The VISTA Leader’s role includes two primary responsibilities: 1) supporting the 30 VISTAs and their host sites in project development and long-term sustainability, and 2) developing the capacity of TMA, which can include opportunities to assist with grant writing and program development. Service responsibilities are varied and include site visits to each VISTA project during the year of service. Applicants must have previous experience with national service and have completed a full year with AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or Peace Corps. Please visit www.transformmidatlantic.org to learn more about TMA and the TMA AmeriCorps VISTA program.

Member Duties :

The TMA AmeriCorps VISTA Leader position offers valuable leadership and capacity-building experience with a regional nonprofit that partners with colleges, universities, and local organizations on VISTA projects focused on poverty relief, healthy futures, economic empowerment, and support for veterans. The VISTA Leader supports 30 TMA VISTA members placed at higher education institutions and nonprofit partners across MD, DC, DE, Northern VA and WVA by promoting service and strengthening campus-community partnerships. Responsibilities include planning workshops, reviewing reports, facilitating communication, and providing guidance to members and supervisors. This is a capacity-building role supporting VISTA members and their projects and does not focus on direct service with students or community members.

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 and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education , Health , Housing , Veterans.

Skills

Counseling , Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Team Work.

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders

Program

TMA VISTA Leader

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

MARYLAND Washington/Baltimore

Accepting Applications

From 09/03/2026 To 12/13/2026

Contact

Martha Bishai

401 Rosemont Ave

Frederick MD 21701

301-696-3280

[e-mail]

www.transformmidatlantic.org

Listing ID

126910