Available Positions
AmeriCorps VISTA offers two terms of service: Summer Associates and Year-Long Assignments. All positions are 40-hours a week and all come with an end-of-service choice between an education award and a cash stipend, though the amounts differ.
To apply, click on the job title.
To apply, click on the job title.
SUMMER ASSOCIATES
Summer Associates serve 10-week terms. They do direct service as in "hands on work", whereas year-long members perform indirect service as in capacity building. Summer Associates receive a monthly living allowance of $1,358 and an end-of-service choice between an education award of $1,289.95 OR cash stipend of $345.80.
Recruitment for 2019 Summer Associates has ended. Check back in March 2020 for new postings!
Recruitment for 2019 Summer Associates has ended. Check back in March 2020 for new postings!
YEAR-LONG POSITIONS
Year-long AmeriCorps VISTA members serve for a full year and perform indirect service such as resource development and program coordination. Members receive a monthly living allowance of $1,333 and an end-of-service choice between an education award of $6,095 or cash stipend of $1,800. They also receive childcare assistance (if eligible), relocation allowance of $0.40 a mile & settling-in allowance of $750 (if moving 50+ miles) and health care coverage/allowance.
Fairbanks year-long VISTAs also receive a cold weather gear allowance of $275. Purchases must be made in the first 30 days of service and can include cold weather clothing and engine block heaters.
Service begins on Monday, March 16, 2020 and ends on Monday, March 15, 2021.
Accepting applications until Monday, February 17th. APPLY NOW!
Fairbanks year-long VISTAs also receive a cold weather gear allowance of $275. Purchases must be made in the first 30 days of service and can include cold weather clothing and engine block heaters.
Service begins on Monday, March 16, 2020 and ends on Monday, March 15, 2021.
Accepting applications until Monday, February 17th. APPLY NOW!
United Way Volunteer Center Coordinator
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The CoF United Way Volunteer Center Coordinator VISTA will help establish the Volunteer Action Center (VAC).
Activities will include: • Identify service opportunities with nonprofit organizations • Create a sustainability plan for the VAC • Develop VAC marketing materials and outreach events Learn more about the United Way HERE. |
Fairbanks Youth Homelessness Demonstration VISTA
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The VISTA will assist in the development of anti-poverty YHDP projects in the community.
CANDIDATES MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. Activities will include: • Research successful YHDP projects and best practices in homelessness services for youth • Recruit youth and youth organization to participate in YHDP planning and implementation • Assist the Fairbanks Adolescent Action Board in the development, articulation, and promotion of YHDP project concepts Learn more about Fairbanks Youth Advocates HERE. |
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Boys & Girls Club Teen & Volunteer Outreach Coordinator
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The VISTA will serve in the closing phase of the VISTA project.
CANDIDATES MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. Activities will include: • Review project information from first two years of VISTA support to determine if any additional anti-poverty programs could be added this year or if any previously established programs need to be strengthened • Compare current anti-poverty programs with programs at other BGC locations across the country to ensure teen programming aligns with national priorities • Assist with grant writing for anti-poverty programs Learn more about BGC HERE. |
Northern Hope Center Development Coordinator
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The primary goal for the Development Coordinator VISTA position is to increase the Northern Hope Center’s (NHC) organizational capacity and the sustainability of the only drop in center in the community for people suffering from mental illness. The Development Coordinator VISTA will identify, recommend, and seek out new sources of revenue for the NHC to strengthen the sustainability.
Activities will include: • Identify and create a list of recommended training needed to implement the peer-support programming improvements approved by the Site Supervisor • Coordinate peer-support training and train the trainer courses to ensure the required training is sustainable beyond the VISTA term • Research effective fundraising practices Learn more about NHC HERE. |
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City of Fairbanks VISTA Team Leader
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The VISTA leader plays a vital role in helping the CoF support current VISTA projects. They receive a monthly stipend of $1,411 and, at the end of their service year, choose between an education award of $6,095 or a cash stipend of $3,000.
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE SERVED ONE FULL TERM IN AMERICORPS (VISTA, NCCC, STATE/NATIONAL) OR SERVED IN THE PEACE CORPS. Activities will include: • Support upwards of 11 VISTAs serving at organizations throughout the borough • Manage organization's social media accounts and website • Increase effectiveness and sustainability through mentoring, troubleshooting, mediating and creating and sharing resources • Organize and coordinate monthly training |
All applications must go through my.americorps.gov.
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