Development & Recruitment AmeriCorps VISTA

Looking to launch your career while making a real difference? Step into a high-impact role as an AmeriCorps VISTA with ACE and help transform lives by expanding programs that empower underserved communities. You’ll gain powerful skills, build your network, and leave a lasting legacy, all while being part of something bigger than yourself. The Development & Recruitment VISTA will strengthen ACE’s organizational capacity by enhancing its outreach, communications, and recruitment infrastructure.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development & Outreach

• Develop a consistent outreach schedule and materials to maintain ongoing engagement with partners and the community.
• Design and distribute a weekly newsletter for stakeholders and the public promoting open opportunities.
• Create a plan to expand ACE’s visibility within the workforce sector.
• Write a data-driven report summarizing the most effective outreach and recruitment approaches.

Recruitment

• Design outreach strategies to recruit volunteers, interns, and program candidates.
• Strengthen existing partnerships while initiating new collaborations by engaging the appropriate staff and faculty.
• Deliver recruitment materials to local businesses and community partners across the West San Fernando Valley.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all partnerships and services in an easily accessible format.
• Evaluate social media and print campaigns, measuring reach, engagement, and applications generated.

Communications

• Create both digital and print materials for communication and collaborative purposes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of communication materials, producing reports with recommendations for improvement.
• Research and compile resources to support effective communication and collaboration within ACE.

Recognition & Engagement

• Develop and distribute surveys to assess staff satisfaction, engagement, and morale.
• Design recognition programs and morale-boosting initiatives.
• Research best practices for equitable recruitment and retention.
• Create an annual employee engagement calendar with year-round activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to design outreach and communication materials.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with strong documentation skills.
• Comfortable engaging with community partners, businesses, and diverse stakeholders.
• Interest in nonprofit development, outreach, recruitment, or human resources.
• Possess a current California Driver’s License, clean DMV record & adequate auto insurance.
• Must submit to a Department of Justice Criminal background check and a credit check.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits:

• Living Allowance: Modest stipend based on local poverty rates to cover basic expenses. $1,155.14 bi-weekly living allowance.
• End-of-Service Award: Choice between a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award- $7,395.00 (for student loans or further education) or a cash stipend- $1,800.00 upon completion.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience, skills, and leadership training.
• Federal Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE): Qualify for special hiring status for federal jobs.
• Student Loan Support: Federal loans may be deferred, with interest paid by the National Trust.
• Healthcare Benefits: Access to health coverage or a healthcare allowance.
• Childcare Assistance: Subsidized child care is available for eligible members.
• Relocation & Emergency Support: Assistance with relocation costs and access to emergency aid.
• Additional Information on Benefits found here.

Alliance for Community Empowerment (ACE) is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering disadvantaged communities in the San Fernando Valley. ACE provides education, workforce development, violence intervention & prevention, reentry navigation and mental health services for marginalized individuals and families. Since its inception, ACE has assisted thousands of individuals in overcoming barriers by addressing the core issues facing their low-income communities. ACE’s core programs include YouthBuild, GRYD, SECTOR, and Parenting. 

Our fundamental belief is that when people are provided with the right tools, positive role models, and opportunities, they can transform their lives and their communities. Alliance for Community Empowerment provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.