UAB AmeriCorps Economic Development VISTA

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Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Training

Job summary

UAB AmeriCorps is seeking an Economic Development VISTA to support community partners in enhancing systems that support volunteers and identify funding opportunities. The role will help expand host sites’ capacity to build partnerships and clearly communicate program impact in Alabama.

This full-time, year-long program aligns with economic development and education initiatives, with benefits including an Education Award or End of Service Stipend, health coverage, and relocation allowances.

Qualifications

• Some college education required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and partner organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist host site in expanding funding opportunities and resources.
• Communicate program impact and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Support building partnerships and volunteer engagement initiatives.

Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Conflict Resolution

Leadership

Public Speaking

Recruitment

Writing/Editing

Non-Profit Management

Team Work

Education

Some college

Job description

Languages

English

The UAB AmeriCorps program is a year-long service and leadership program that provides opportunities to create and sustain effective, mutually beneficial collaborations with the Birmingham area and rural communities in the Black Belt region of Alabama. Our VISTA program aligns primarily with economic development, education, food security, and public health. The VISTA program also develops programs designed to address educational inequity and economic initiatives in collaboration with community-based organizations.

Member Duties :

The Economic Development VISTA will assist a community partner in enhancing systems that support volunteers. Their role will involve expanding the host site’s ability to identify funding opportunities, gather resources, and effectively communicate the impact of economic development initiatives. Additionally, they will work to increase the host site’s capacity to build partnerships and provide clear, accessible information about programs and initiatives. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.

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 .

Skills

Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Leadership , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Non-Profit Management , Team Work .

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

UAB AmeriCorps Economic Development VISTA

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

ALABAMA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 12/12/2025 To 06/26/2027

Contact

Keyana Boglin

1665 University Blvd

Birmingham AL 35233

2059344914

[e-mail]

https://sites.uab.edu/uabamericorpsvista/