VISTA College Connection and Resource Specialist

AmeriCorps; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/Metro stipend

Education award or End of Service

Relocation allowance

Mandatory training

Living allowance

Health coverage

Childcare assistance

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a College Connection and Resource Specialist VISTA to support students facing food and housing insecurity while pursuing higher education. You will serve as a community resource expert, aligning Salvation Army services with college needs and partnering resources to help students stay on track.

The role emphasizes outreach, resource planning, and improving access to continuing education through the Pathway of Hope and related programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering community outreach and education programs.
• Ability to assess student needs and connect with resources.
• Strong collaborative skills with nonprofit partners.

Responsibilities

• Assess college and student needs and develop long-term strategic resource plans.
• Evaluate Salvation Army resources to fill service gaps for students.
• Integrate continuing-education options into pathways of Hope and related programs.

Skills

Education

Counseling

Conflict Resolution

Team Work

Social Services

Non-profit Management

General Skills

Community Organization

Recruitment

Youth Development

Communications

Job description

The College Connection and Resource Specialist VISTA will help Salvation Army be the best possible partner for students needing additional food and housing assistance as they attend college. You will become a community resource expert on student needs in the local community, emphasizing how services through Salvation Army and partners can benefit students who may be struggling with expenses. The role is suitable for those interested in community outreach, resource management, and improving access to continuing education.

Member Duties

• Assess college and student needs and available community resources, and create a long‑term strategic plan for how community resources can benefit college campuses.
• Assess The Salvation Army’s resources and capacity to respond to gaps in service where students experience unmet needs not addressed by other organizations.
• Integrate continuing‑education options into the Pathway of Hope and related programs, integrating after‑school programs and youth activities into the first steps toward pursuing college, building capacity to demonstrate the value of education and to improve accessibility for ongoing learning.

Program Benefits

• Travel/Metro stipend or reimbursement
• Choice of Education award or End of Service stipend
• Relocation allowance
• Mandatory training
• Living allowance
• Health coverage*
• Childcare assistance if eligible

For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

Terms

Car recommended; permits attendance at school during off hours.

Service Areas

Homelessness, Housing, Community and Economic Development, Education, Children/Youth, Community Outreach, Hunger.

Skills

Education, Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Team Work, Social Services, Non‑profit Management, General Skills, Community Organization, Recruitment, Youth Development, Communications.