Human Resources VISTA
About The Position
This VISTA position supports Improve Your Tomorrow's capacity-building efforts in Human Resources as the organization scales into a national presence. The VISTA will help establish appropriate systems and standards across four key HR domains: Data Privacy & Security, Compliance, Benefits & Compensation, and Employee Wellness. Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) is a national organization operating across multiple states and regions, partnering with schools and communities to build Brotherhood, college-going culture, and structured pathways from 6th grade through college completion. The mission of IYT is to increase the number of young men of color to attend and graduate from community colleges and universities. AmeriCorps VISTA is a federal agency that engages individuals in paid community service with nonprofits, schools, and public agencies to meet pressing local needs. In return for their term of service, members receive a living allowance and may earn an education award upon completion. 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
- Strong desire or interest to work in the Human Resource industry or in people management.
- 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.
- Full-time AmeriCorps service term, school year calendar; Monday–Friday; 40 hours a week, some weekends, on-site presence per service term schedule
Responsibilities
- Assess current HR data practices, research best practices, and support implementation of improvements.
- Identify applicable state/federal HR laws, assess IYT's compliance status, and support correction of gaps.
- Benchmark against industry standards and recommend improvements to current offerings.
- Research wellness models at similar organizations and recommend initiatives IYT can implement.
Benefits
- Living allowance to cover basic expenses during your term of service
- Health coverage
- 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
No Education Listed
