How to Serve as a VISTA Member
Serving as a VISTA is a great way to gain tangible skills in nonprofit administration, network with local, regional, and state leaders, and learn more about a new community. CRC has several open positions for VISTAs to serve in either CRC’s Denver-based office or in one of our rural-based host sites.
What are the benefits of serving through CRC’s VISTA program?
As an AmeriCorps VISTA member you will:
- Gain indirect service experience and skills in nonprofit best practices
- Serve a full-time for one year at a host site organization in Colorado
- Receive an annual living stipend and eligibility to access to healthcare and child care
- Upon completion of service will be eligible to receive education award of $6,895.00 or end-of-year stipend of $1,800
- Attend CRC member orientation at the beginning of your term and have access to free professional development opportunities throughout the year
- Gain free access to the Colorado Grants Guide platform to support your grant research and grantwriting efforts.
- Receive ongoing coaching, guidance, and support from CRC staff
- Become part of a statewide network of national service members and build lasting relationships in our state’s vibrant communities
I’m ready to serve! How do I apply?
Start by exploring all of our open positions. Identify positions that are of interest to you and submit your application directly through My.AmeriCorps.gov
Once you submit your application, a CRC Staff member will reach out to set up an initial interview. Second-round interviews with the Host Site Supervisor will be conducted with applicable candidates. Many of our positions are competitive, so please submit your application early!
Community Resource Center is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a commitment to affirmative action principles. People of color, women, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQ+ people, and people from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
CRC VISTA Leader
ABOUT:
Join Community Resource Center (CRC), a Denver based nonprofit whose mission is to support, strengthen, and galvanize change-makers across the nonprofit ecosystem, working together to create a more equitable Colorado. The Rural Capacity Building Project engages VISTA members across the state of Colorado who are serving with rural nonprofits in various capacities. CRC is uniquely positioned as a nonprofit leader and convener in Colorado, with a special interest in serving rural communities and hard to reach populations. The VISTA Leader (VL) with CRC will engage VISTA members serving across Colorado; ensuring both members and host sites are having a positive experience, meeting performance measures, and addressing poverty in the low-income community they serve. In this role, the VL will create innovative and sustainable tools and systems to strengthen CRC’s VISTA project, as the project grows and adjusts to better meet the needs of nonprofits in Colorado. The VL will serve as a critical bridge between members, supervisors, and the larger CRC AmeriCorps VISTA Program Team. The VL will build trust with both members and supervisors and generate excitement around being a part of a national service project. The National Service Program Team is one part of a robust, collaborative, and fast paced environment at CRC. CRC is seeking a champion of national service to serve as an advocate and leader for VISTAs serving in our program. This role offers opportunities to gain skills in relationship building and networking, facilitation and curriculum development, volunteer recruitment and retainment, and nonprofit best practices.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The VISTA Leader will 1) enhance VISTA project impact by implementing ideas around recruitment, onboarding and retainment of VISTA members. 2) Update and conduct comprehensive orientation, training, and continue to develop professional development sessions to equip VISTAs with the knowledge and skills needed for success, and ensure that they have a positive experience. 3) Develop and strengthen relationships with supervisors to ensure they are supported through the duration of their members term 4) Create evaluations and tools to track impact and feedback to inform project growth and direction. 5) Create and update tools for tracking member performance and necessary documentation for AmeriCorps, to ensure that the members are meeting their goals in alleviating poverty 6) Grow the project to reach a more diverse pool of candidates providing opportunities for individuals who historically may not have had access to AmeriCorps positions.
Requirements:
- Car recommended
- High School Graduate/GED
- Spanish speaker a plus
Working conditions: 40 hour work weeks
Program Benefits: $500 Housing Assistance, Health Coverage, Living Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Professional Development, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Childcare Assistance, Training, Extensive Alumnus Network.
Service Term: 40 hours per week for one full year
Application Requirements: To apply, please visit here and complete a full application through AmeriCorps VISTA.
This Program is available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or religion.
It is against the law for organizations that receive federal financial assistance from the Corporation for National and Community Service to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, age, political affiliation, or, in most cases, religion. It is also unlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization that, files a complaint about such discrimination. 45 CFR 2522.100 (f)
CRC Development VISTA
Community Resource Center (CRC), a Denver based nonprofit, supports, and strengthens change-makers across the nonprofit ecosystem, working together to create a more equitable Colorado. As a statewide convener, CRC listens to partners’ challenges and considers new ways to provide support and access to tools most needed by organizations. The Development VISTA will increase CRC’s capacity to support nonprofits in rural communities across Colorado through supporting the research, application and tracking of fundraising opportunities to support CRC’s efforts. With the increased capacity a Development VISTA will provide, CRC will be better identify and address the barriers rural communities face in securing funding opportunities, training opportunities, and resources. The VISTA will gain valuable insight and experience in fund development by researching, crafting and initiating grant applications. CRC staff will support the VISTA member and enhance their opportunities for professional development and future employment. CRC is looking for committed and passionate individuals to join this ground-breaking initiative to bridge the access gap and work towards a more equitable future.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The VISTA will: 1. Utilize CRC’s collection of statewide funding data to develop a comprehensive map of funding opportunities and longstanding grant documents. 2. Coordinate the development of metrics that will track conversion rates and donor acquisition costs. 3. Identify areas of improvement and make recommendations on practices, metrics, and the overall return on investment for fund development strategies. 4. Collaborate with their supervisor to draft, review, and edit grant narratives and reports. 5. Identify and apply for diverse funding opportunities. 6. Collaborate across CRC Programs to develop an annual Colorado Gives Day campaign. 7. Implement donor engagement and appreciation opportunities to cultivate and strengthen partnerships. 8. Evaluate the success of CRC’s individual donor engagement based on 2022 end of year giving.
Requirements:
- Car recommended
- High School Graduate/GED
- Spanish speaker a plus
Working conditions: 40 hour work weeks
Program Benefits: Health Coverage, Living Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Professional Development, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, $500 Housing Assistance, Childcare Assistance, Training, Extensive Alumnus Network.
Service Term: 40 hours per week for one full year
Application Requirements: To apply, please visit here and complete a full application through AmeriCorps VISTA.
This Program is available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or religion.
It is against the law for organizations that receive federal financial assistance from the Corporation for National and Community Service to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, age, political affiliation, or, in most cases, religion. It is also unlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization that, files a complaint about such discrimination. 45 CFR 2522.100 (f)
Interested in learning more? Unsure of which program may be the right fit for you?
Please fill out this interest form by clicking the button below and a CRC program staff member will contact you with more information.
