Youth Programming Development Specialist VIST

The Sanneh Foundation Inc • Saint Paul, MN

5h • $24,692 - $42,962

About The Position

The Sanneh Foundation (TSF), a 501(c)(3) serving Minnesota youth, is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA Youth Programming Development Specialist. The VISTA will develop, implement, and document a sustainable, comprehensive engagement and implementation plan for participants, volunteers, and partners. The role also contributes to curriculum development for new and existing sports programs planned as part of Sanneh’s 2027 expansion. The service is intended to strengthen long-term participation and community support for the new Sanneh Center at Conway Park and help TSF continue serving youth and low-income populations working toward economic stability and self-sufficiency.

The VISTA will learn about TSF’s mission, programs, expansion plans, community, and partners; assess programming and outreach needs; and work with supervisors, staff, and other VISTAs. They will engage local schools, families, organizations, and stakeholders, support community events and partnership development, and document outreach and enrollment activity. The role will also build internal planning and external training systems for new initiatives such as Soccer In Schools and other physical activities. This includes gathering feedback, analyzing data, proposing program improvements, developing training resources and compliance documentation, and supporting sustainability of youth sports programming.

The service term is January 12, 2026, through January 11, 2027. Compensation is $957.46 biweekly before taxes, with a Segal Education Award of $7,395 before taxes following a full term of service (based on Pell Grant). TSF may offer full-time VISTA members a housing, nutrition, or education stipend totaling up to $1,000 per month. AmeriCorps benefits include loan forbearance, professional development, and a childcare benefit for members with children under 13. Applicants must be at least 18, pass a national service criminal history check, and meet one of the listed citizenship or residency classifications. Physical requirements include lifting up to ten pounds and performing the listed office and communication-related activities; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old; there is no upper age limit.
• Pass a national service criminal history check.
• Hold one of the listed eligibility statuses: U.S. citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, or reside in a state under the listed refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or DACA classification.
• Be able to lift up to ten pounds and perform the stated physical and office-related functions, with reasonable accommodations available.

Responsibilities

• Learn TSF’s mission, programs, 2027 expansion plans, program needs, and the populations and partner agencies it serves.
• Participate in AmeriCorps VISTA and TSF onboarding; review program history, impact reports, surveys, and community feedback; shadow program teams and delivery locations; and develop a yearly work plan with supervisors and fellow VISTAs.
• Identify personal development resources related to program development, partner engagement, and community outreach.
• Analyze programs and identify support needs, particularly where outreach plans or partnerships are lacking.
• Conduct and observe outreach with community members, schools, organizations, and local leaders; build and strengthen relationships; and identify communication preferences.
• Participate in local events to promote programs, encourage participation, gather feedback, and assess event effectiveness.
• Create agendas and materials, schedule stakeholders relevant to youth soccer programming, and develop a distribution plan for outreach materials.
• Report regularly on outreach, community engagement, and enrollment; update communication strategies based on stakeholder feedback; and document contacts and partnership information.
• Identify new partners that may provide off-site program hosting, technical expertise, ongoing volunteers, or in-kind equipment; maintain a partnership engagement feedback log; and help develop an integrated engagement calendar.
• Review program compliance measures, monitoring processes, planning materials, and requirements for Soccer In Schools and other school collaborations; attend program planning meetings and contribute to professional development meetings.
• Develop meeting templates, documentation, training materials, and quick guides for staff, volunteers, and school partners, including materials for Soccer In Schools and other youth programming areas.
• Collect participant, family, and stakeholder feedback; analyze survey and quantitative data; and prepare a program strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and recommendations report.
• Collaborate with Programming and Youth Program Success VISTAs on reporting data and using findings to inform future program priorities and resources.
• Develop documentation and templates for ongoing compliance monitoring and assist the direct supervisor with systems and strategies that support program sustainability.
• Meet the position’s physical and communication requirements, with reasonable accommodations available.

Benefits

• Loan forbearance
• Professional development
• AmeriCorps childcare benefit for members with children under 13
• Segal Education Award of $7,395 before taxes following a full term of service, based on Pell Grant
• Housing, nutrition, or education stipend totaling up to $1,000 per month for full-time VISTA members

What This Job Offers

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