Economic Empowerment - AmeriCorps VISTA

International Rescue Committee • Denver, CO

6d • $68 • Hybrid

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. The Economic Empowerment VISTA will make meaningful contributions to IRC Denver’s Economic Empowerment programs, advancing our work supporting both near and long-term outcomes of stabilization, poverty reduction, and community integration for refugees and asylees. This is a service opportunity with AmeriCorps and IRC Denver. Review description carefully for more information and application instructions.

Requirements

• Openness to working with people from varied backgrounds.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment among dedicated professionals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Must commit to completing 12 months of full-time service beginning September 8, 2026.
• Meet all AmeriCorps requirements and apply through the AmeriCorps website.

Responsibilities

• Drafting programmatic policies and procedures for review by IRC staff.
• Researching and assisting in development of frameworks to monitor programs and outcomes.
• Developing resource-mapping systems.
• Designing surveys or other client feedback tools and reviewing client feedback to increase agency understanding of and ability to be responsive to the communities being served.
• Help further develop systems and monitoring tools.
• Evaluate current programs.
• Analyze data to capture unmet client needs or unreached clients.
• Develop curriculum and program materials.
• Conduct resource mapping.
• Create referral resource banks.
• Provide written reports on recommendations.

Benefits

• $68.39 daily living allowance during their service period.
• Upon successful completion of service, VISTAs may be eligible to receive a $7395 education award or $1800 cash end of service stipend.
• AmeriCorps VISTA Health Benefits
• AmeriCorps VISTA Relocation Allowance (if eligible)
• AmeriCorps VISTA Childcare Assistance (if eligible)
• 10 Days Personal Leave
• 10 Days Sick Leave
• Parental, Emergency, and Extended Medical Leave as eligible

What This Job Offers

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