VISTA Program Specialist

AmeriCorps; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Training

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Free parking

Leadership opportunities

Relocation Allowance

Education award upon completion

Job summary

United Way of the Kearney Area is seeking a VISTA member to help build capacity and reform community services in the Kearney area. You will design a case management system, recruit volunteers for tax assistance, and develop program manuals to organize funds and growth opportunities.

The role emphasizes creative problem solving, compassion for those in poverty, and strong communication across diverse groups while supporting rural communities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop a case management system to be used by United Way employees.
• Analyze community needs and research programs to meet them.
• Market the need for volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.
• Develop a manual to organize key United Way programs and fund development.
• Identify grant fund potential and opportunities for program growth.

Skills

Computers/Technology

Community Organization

General Skills

Team Work

Writing/Editing

Public Speaking

Leadership

Recruitment

Communications

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Conflict Resolution

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

United Way is a human services non-profit which implements initiatives for change and impact so that everyone in the Kearney Area can thrive. As a VISTA Member at United Way of the Kearney Area, you will have the opportunity to create systemic changes within the human services network by building programs and systems and recruiting volunteers to help support that work. The VISTA member should consider having the following strengths: Willing to think outside the box for creative solutions to complex problems Displays compassion for those who are vulnerable and in poverty Is able to communicate clearly to different groups of people Has strong computer skills Is willing to learn new skills and apply current skills to unique situations Enjoys making a difference and serving a rural community.

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Member Duties :

The AmeriCorps VISTA member will develop a case management system to be used by United Way employees which will assist in building capacity for the organization and strengthen access to community resources. In doing so, the Member will analyze community needs, research programs to meet those community needs, market the need for volunteers to assist with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Other areas that the Member will serve to build capacity is developing a manual to organize key United Way programs and fund development. This will assist in identifying grant fund potential and opportunities for program growth and new program development and services for clients.

Program Benefits :

Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , free parking, leadership opportunities , Relocation 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 working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas

Hunger , Health , Housing , Education , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Neighborhood Revitalization , Elder Care .

Skills

Computers/Technology , Community Organization , General Skills , Team Work , human compassion and empathy , Writing/Editing , Social Services , Recruitment , Communications , Business/Entrepreneur , Conflict Resolution , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Public Speaking , Leadership .

Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

VISTA Program Specialist

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

NEBRASKA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 09/08/2026 To 11/30/2026

Contact

Savannah Lyon

2222 2nd Ave

Kearney NE 68847

308-237-6840

[e-mail]

www.uwka.org