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AmeriCorps VISTA Intermediary Program Coordinator

Organization Mission

Action Resources International (ARI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports and advocates for community organizing that strengthens neighborhoods, communities and regions. 

We are a Wyoming-based, grassroots organization dedicated to community activism that promotes safety and prevention of violence; social and economic justice; sustainable food security and sovereignty; and access to overall health and wellness for everyone. We believe that lived experience as expertise is essential for achieving positive, effective social change. Based on this philosophy, we support, develop, and sponsor community programs that amplify the voices and self-empowerment of individuals living with the problems being addressed. 

AmeriCorps VISTA Description 

Action Resources International is an AmeriCorps VISTA Intermediary program in Wyoming. ARI provides VISTA host sites, such as nonprofits, with recruitment tools, outreach strategies, support and development of new projects, technical support, individual VISTA member communication and all finance and payroll systems. 

 

AmeriCorps VISTA members are passionate and committed to their mission to provide individuals and communities a road out of poverty.  Members make a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific project at a nonprofit organization or public agency. They focus their efforts to build the organizational, administrative, and financial capacity of organizations that fight food insecurity, improve health services, foster economic development, and otherwise assist low-income communities.

Position Overview: ARI VISTA Intermediary Program Coordinator

The ARI VISTA Intermediary Program Coordinator is a designated staff member to support and manage the AmeriCorps VISTA program. The ARI VISTA Intermediary Program Coordinator takes the lead on promotional and outreach activities; volunteer recruitment & management; and coordination with program placement sites and community resources. In support of the direct program services, the ARI VISTA Intermediary Program Coordinator works closely with the ARI National Service Director to oversee the program grant, including strategic planning, reporting program development, fiscal management, and member support.  

Reports to: ARI National Service Director: Crystal Ballard 

Start Dates: Interviews will occur on a rolling basis upon receipt of applications, with an early April, 2025 target start date. Position will remain open until filled.

Scheduling and Benefits 

  • position is an on-site, full-time position at 35 hours/week over 4 days/week
  • comp time provided for approved hours worked over 35 hours/week
  • 12 paid holidays annually
  • 20 paid vacation days annually
  • 5-day winter break annually during holiday season
  • 10 days paid sick leave
  • paid family and bereavement leave
  • annual health care-related costs reimbursement account (4% of gross annual salary)
  • salary raise each year
  • generous continuing education and staff learning/retreat opportunities
  • a caring, robust, creative, and supportive working environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.

General Responsibilities

The ARI VISTA Intermediary Program Coordinator will work closely with the ARI National Service Director and will also be expected to work independently. They will lead the recruitment and management of volunteers; and conduct volunteer training and orientations while building relationships with volunteers, placement sites, and the community.  The ARI VISTA Intermediary Program Coordinator will also write grants, maintain records, and contribute to reports associated with the accomplishments of the program.

The ARI VISTA Intermediary Program Coordinator is a position with the goal of maximizing the quality and number of volunteers and placement sites we serve. The ARI VISTA Intermediary Program Coordinator will act as a liaison with the community, and ensure volunteers are getting excellent training and support. Communication and transparency are critical between the Site supervisors, the ARI VISTA Intermediary Program Coordinator, and the National Service Director to sustain a strong program. 

Key Responsibilities

The ARI VISTA Intermediary Program Coordinator is expected to:

  • Facilitate onboarding of VISTA members including outreach and recruitment; interviews; pre-service orientation; general correspondence; and documents for grant purposes.
  • Correspond/communicate with VISTA members; including in-person site visits in various locations across Wyoming, as well as through remote meetings; plan and conduct volunteer trainings and handle everyday situations as they arise. 
  • Track in-kind contributions from community partners. 
  • Work with placement sites for completion of paperwork such as MOUs, service contracts, & evaluations. 
  • Regularly work on recruitment and outreach efforts such as presentations to programs, advertisements, PSAs, fliers, occasional tabling at special events, public speaking, and other opportunities as they present themselves.   
  • Organize recognition and National Service events as developed with the National Service Director.
  • Oversee, completion and signing-off on monthly timesheets for volunteers with the support and guidance of the National Service Director   
  • Participate in AmeriCorps-sponsored webinars/technical trainings as needed. 
  • Work with National Service Director in the planning and implementation of ongoing fundraising activities. 
  • Oversee and manage database and document filing. 

Salary

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with an annual starting salary of $45,500. (See additional information on benefits in that section above.)

Application: 

Please submit a detailed letter of interest introducing yourself. Please include what interests you interest about this position, what you feel you have to offer the position, and what you personally/professionally hope to get out of the position.

 Also submit a resume of your work, lived experience, and any self-directed learning or formal education you feel is relevant to your qualifications for this position.

If you are invited for an interview, three reference letters will also be required. 

To Apply:   

Please email your letter of interest, resume and complete contact information to the ARI National Service Director, Crystal Ballard at crystal@actionresources.ngo

Please use the email subject line: ARI VISTA Intermediary Program Coordinator. 

Application Deadline: 

We are looking for the best possible fit for this exciting and challenging position. The job will remain open, and applications will be accepted, until the position is filled. The listing will be removed from this website once it is closed.

At Action Resources International, we value a passionate and caring workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered.