VISTA Outreach and Communications Coordinator

AmeriCorps; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance if eligible

Training

Health Coverage*

Choice of Education Award or End of St

Education Award or End of Service Stip

free parking

Relocation Allowance

Living Allowance

Education award upon successful

Job summary

The Foundry Community Foundation in Lincoln, NE seeks a dedicated VISTA Outreach and Communications Coordinator to build organizational capacity through sustainable systems, documented processes, reusable tools, and strong communications. This full-time, 12-month assignment supports members, partners, events, facilities, and grant development, aligning with AmeriCorps VISTA objectives.

You will document SOPs, checklists, templates, and training resources, train staff and volunteers, and organize

Qualifications

• Education level: Some college.
• Age requirement: 18+ years.
• Program location: Nebraska (NEBRASKA).

Responsibilities

• Strengthen Foundry’s organizational capacity by developing sustainable systems, documented processes, reusable tools, and organizational knowledge to support members, partners, events, facilities, communications, financial administration, and grant development.
• Document SOPs, checklists, templates, and training resources for ongoing use.

Skills

Public Speaking

Communications

Leadership

Writing/Editing

Team Work

Computers/Technology

Non-Profit Management

First Aid

Community Organization

Compassion for rural business

Education

Some college

Job description

The Foundry Community Foundation is a 501C3 nonprofit that exists to support, educate, and develop the purpose-driven communities of Lincoln and Nebraska. As a capacity organization with strong ties to the University of Nebraska, we are strategically located in downtown Lincoln, in support of the impact the capital city makes on our entire state. The Foundry Program Support Specialist will help us do our work better, for more Foundry members, through increased support of systems, services, events, and communications. Volunteers will create our bi-weekly newsletter, add support and polish to our many events, evaluate and support facility growth, and provide program support in nearly every aspect of our operation. The Foundry is growing, and the VISTA volunteer will be a part of this growth so quality, and impact, are maximized. If you are organized, enthusiastic, team oriented, and strong with initiative and follow-through, this is a great role for you!

Member Duties

The VISTA member will strengthen Foundry’s organizational capacity by developing sustainable systems, documented processes, reusable tools, and organizational knowledge to support members, partners, events, facilities, communications, financial administration, and grant development. The VISTA will support organizational activities while identifying gaps and creating repeatable workflows, templates, procedures, and tracking systems that Foundry staff and volunteers can maintain after VISTA service ends. Member will document institutional knowledge through Standard Operating Procedures, checklists, templates, and training resources. Staff and volunteers will be trained to use these tools, and resources will be organized for continued use and future onboarding. The lasting result will be stronger organizational infrastructure that operates more efficiently strengthen partnerships and advances its organizations mission over the long term.

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Training
• Health Coverage*
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• free parking
• Relocation Allowance
• Living Allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service.

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

• Neighborhood Revitalization
• Entrepreneur/Business
• Community Outreach
• Community and Economic Development .

Skills

• Business/Entrepreneur
• Communications
• Leadership
• Computers/Technology
• First Aid
• Team Work
• Writing/Editing
• General Skills
• Public Speaking
• Non-Profit Management
• compassion for rural business
• Community Organization .

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

VISTA Outreach and Communications Coordinator

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

NEBRASKA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/24/2026 To 11/30/2026

Contact

Dr. Julie Murray-Jensen

211 N 14th St

Lincoln NE 68508

402-413-7406

[e-mail]

www.thefoundry.co