Finance VISTA
About The Position
The Finance VISTA member will design and build a suite of financial capacity-building resources that equip IYT's department leaders, and finance staff to manage budgets, funding, and compliance consistently and independently. The member will focus on creating reusable infrastructure, including financial literacy and coding toolkits; centralized trackers for school-district contract revenue and restricted funding; standardized budget templates, finance forms, and process documentation; a grant-and-contract financial calendar and document-retention system; and a year-round audit-readiness framework with organized documentation, request checklists, and status tracking. As a VISTA Volunteer, you’ll take on meaningful, hands-on work that drives long-term change in areas like education, public health, climate resilience, and access to essential services. From grant writing and research to fundraising and community volunteer engagement, you’ll build real-world experience while developing leadership skills that set you apart.
Requirements
- Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail.
- Comfort working independently and structuring ambiguous projects into defined steps.
- Clear written communication, particularly translating complex processes into plain language.
- Proficiency with cloud-based collaboration tools.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legal permanent resident.
- Must be 18 years or older (no upper age limit).
- Commitment to the mission of Improve Your Tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Design and build a suite of financial capacity-building resources.
- Standardize collection procedures, reminder templates, and create an aging-report dashboard for Accounts Receivable & Process Documentation.
- Create an organized, easy-to-follow Finance Policies and Procedures Library, including process guides, checklists, and templates for IYT's finance operations.
- Develop a year-round Audit-Readiness System with organized documentation, request checklists, and status tracking.
- Redesign a consistent set of Finance Forms and create training materials and guides for staff.
- Implement centralized trackers and calendars for Grant, Contract, and Vendor Tracking Systems, including restricted funding, contract deadlines, and vendor documentation.
Benefits
- Living allowance to cover basic expenses during your term of service
- Health coverage
- Choice between a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or a cash stipend upon successful completion of your 12-month term
- Relocation assistance
- Childcare assistance for eligible members
- Student loan forbearance
- Non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs for up to one year after service
- Access to AmeriCorps VISTA's national training network
- Professional development resources
- Direct mentorship from IYT leadership throughout the term
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
