Community Engagement AmeriCorps VISTA - American Fork Community Center Expansion

Position Type: Full-time, 1-Year Service Term (AmeriCorps VISTA)

Start Date: November 2024 (Exact date TBD)

The Community Engagement VISTA will play a critical role in expanding the services of the United Way Center in American Fork, Utah, which provides educational programs to promote individual growth and support low-income families. This position will focus on building sustainable community relationships, developing partnerships, and implementing innovative strategies to recruit and retain families. The VISTA member will also help scale the systems and programs at the new center, ensuring its long-term sustainability and success in addressing poverty by increasing access to vital resources.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Building and Engagement -Build a community of attendees and families to be served by the expansion project, fostering engagement and support.

Establish partnerships with key organizations to support center activities and programs.

Launch a Parent Advisory Board including developing a comprehensive plan for its structure and engagement.

Facilitate the implementation and scaling of programs at the new location to enhance their impact and effectiveness.

Financial Sustainability and Donor Engagement- Build a plan for financial longevity by identifying new revenue sources and creating a robust system for donor engagement and storytelling.

Qualifications:

• Valid Utah Driver’s License and access to personal vehicle for use during working hours.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with ability to learn new software applications 
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Experience in community outreach, education, or nonprofit work is a plus
• Willingness to adapt to new challenges and work in a dynamic, evolving project environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
• Spanish language skills is a plus

Benefits:

• Monthly living allowance- $2,051 per month (30 day month)
• Rental assistance-$400/month
• Education award ($6,895) or end-of-service stipend ($1,800) upon completion
• Health coverage
• Childcare assistance (if eligible)
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• Relocation Allowance
• Post Service federal employment incentives and opportunities – NCE non-
• competitive eligibility
• Ability to put qualified federal student loans on forbearance during the term of
• service
• Can count what hours you need of the position towards an internship

Work Schedule: The typical work schedule will be 8:30am-5:00pm.This is a full-time 40 hrs./week position based at our office in Provo, UT. However, working hours may vary and may include occasional night or weekend hours.

Applications accepted until the position is filled. Please submit resume and cover letter to: laurab@unitedwayuc.org.