Americorps VISTA Opportunity

The John H. Boner Community Center • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

AmeriCorps VISTA members will play an active role in strengthening IndyEast initiatives by helping partners coordinate programs, uncover insights through research and data, share stories of impact, and build the tools and systems that make collaborative community work more effective. Through their service, members will gain experience in community development, economic mobility initiatives, and cross-sector collaboration while helping expand opportunities for individuals and families across the Eastside.

IndyEast Financial Empowerment VISTA: The IndyEast Financial Empowerment VISTA will support innovative initiatives that help Indianapolis’ Eastside residents build financial stability, expand economic opportunity, and pursue long-term financial goals. The VISTA member will collaborate with community partners on initiatives related to guaranteed income, financial capability, and economic mobility. This may include supporting initiatives that connect residents to homeownership preparation, entrepreneurship resources, education and training opportunities, and other pathways to long-term financial security. The Financial Empowerment VISTA will act as a connector between residents, local organizations, and IndyEast while researching best practices, supporting community engagement efforts, and developing partnerships that promote inclusive and sustainable economic opportunity.

Housing Development & Stability VISTA: The IndyEast Housing Development & Stability VISTA will work with the IndyEast Housing Development team to support ongoing, community-focused initiatives related to housing affordability and preventing displacement. The Housing Development & Stability VISTA will collaborate with local nonprofits, community partners, and governmental agencies to lift up our economically diverse community through the promotion of affordable housing, neighborhood investment, and creative redevelopment strategies. To accomplish this, the Housing Development & Stability VISTA will support the management of IndyEast grant programs, including but not limited to owner-occupied repairs, predevelopment activities, and community development capacity building. The Housing Development & Stability VISTA will act as a collaborator and connector, building relationships and becoming involved in housing-related programs and long-term wealth building.

Requirements

• Must apply through the AmeriCorps link listed for the respective position.

Responsibilities

• Support innovative initiatives that help Indianapolis’ Eastside residents build financial stability, expand economic opportunity, and pursue long-term financial goals.
• Collaborate with community partners on initiatives related to guaranteed income, financial capability, and economic mobility.
• Support initiatives that connect residents to homeownership preparation, entrepreneurship resources, education and training opportunities, and other pathways to long-term financial security.
• Act as a connector between residents, local organizations, and IndyEast.
• Research best practices, support community engagement efforts, and develop partnerships that promote inclusive and sustainable economic opportunity.
• Support ongoing, community-focused initiatives related to housing affordability and preventing displacement.
• Collaborate with local nonprofits, community partners, and governmental agencies to promote affordable housing, neighborhood investment, and creative redevelopment strategies.
• Support the management of IndyEast grant programs, including owner-occupied repairs, predevelopment activities, and community development capacity building.
• Act as a collaborator and connector, building relationships and becoming involved in housing-related programs and long-term wealth building.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed