VISTA Learner Engagement Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Childcare assistance if eligible

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Training

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

A national service organization is seeking a full-time VISTA Learner Engagement Coordinator in Opelika, Alabama, to drive literacy initiatives. Responsibilities include assessing community needs for adult education and empowering learners through outreach and engagement. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED with strong skills in writing, communication, and teamwork. This role offers various program benefits, including health coverage and an education award upon completion.

Qualifications

• Experience in community outreach and education preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Increase program impact by assessing learner needs.
• Engage and encourage community participation.
• Develop partnerships and volunteer recruitment strategies.

Skills

General Skills

Writing/Editing

Communications

Team Work

Computers/Technology

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

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Member Duties

Everyone has a right to literacy. To help empower adults with employability, income gain, improved self-esteem, leaving abusive situations, improved health and breaking the cycle of poverty, the VISTA Member will increase program impact that surveying local communities to assess learner needs and delivery options and encourage participation. Targeted rural areas: Lee, Macon and Chambers counties

Program Benefits

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

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

Terms

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Car recommended

Service Areas

Education, Community Outreach.

Skills

• General Skills
• Writing/Editing
• Communications
• Team Work
• Computers/Technology

Summary

Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Program: VISTA Learner Engagement Coordinator

Program Start/End Date: 03/09/2026 - 03/08/2027

Work Schedule: Full Time

Education level: High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations: ALABAMA

Languages: English

Accepting Applications: From 01/29/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact: Patricia Butts

505 W Thomason Cir
Opelika AL 36801

334-705-0001

[e-mail]

www.leecountyliteracy.org

Listing ID 107227