VISTA Community Partnership Coordinator

AmeriCorps; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Childcare assistance if eligible

Health Coverage

Training

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

A national service organization is seeking a VISTA Community Partnership Coordinator in Opelika, Alabama, to enhance literacy education and community outreach. The role involves developing partnerships, engaging learners, and recruiting volunteers. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma/GED and has skills in communication, public speaking, and disaster services. This full-time position offers benefits such as a living allowance, education award, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Commitment to community outreach and education.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainable community partnerships to promote literacy.
• Engage learners and recruit volunteers.
• Increase program awareness and collaboration.

Skills

Disaster Services

Communications

Public Speaking

Community Organization

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The Lee County Literacy Coalition (LCLC) provides free one-to-one tutoring for adult learners in reading, math, writing and GED preparation as well as literacy workshops and family literacy programs. AmeriCorps is a national service organization that provides support through funding and people power to more than 2,000 organizations across America. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations to strengthen communities across our nation. With a continuation AmeriCorps grant award, Lee County Literacy Coalition will onboard six VISTA members and three Summer Associates to contribute to the goals of building organizational capacity. Project activities include increasing partnerships, seeking learning spaces to host workshops, engaging learners and volunteer recruitment. Other objectives include donor relations, marketing, and resource development. https://www.leecountyliteracy.org/americorpsvista

Member Duties

Everyone has a right to literacy. To help promote equitable access to literacy education, opportunities and resources for adults, the VISTA Member will build capacity by developing sustainable community partnerships to extend program awareness and collaboration. Targeted rural areas: Lee, Macon and Chambers counties.

Program Benefits

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

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

Terms

Permits attendance at school during off hours, permits working at another job during off hours, car recommended.

Service Areas

Community Outreach, Education.

Skills

Disaster Services, Communications, Public Speaking, Community Organization.

Summary

Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
Program: VISTA Community Partnership Coordinator
Program Start/End Date: 01/29/2026 - 12/31/2026
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement: Minimum: 18
Program Locations: ALABAMA
Languages: English
Accepting Applications: From 01/22/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact

Patricia Butts
505 W Thomason Cir
Opelika AL 36801
334-705-0001
[e-mail]
www.leecountyliteracy.org