YouthBuild Youth Success Coordinator VISTA- Cambridge

2026 Youth Build Youth Success Coordinator VISTA – Cambridge

Join to apply for the 2026 Youth Build Youth Success Coordinator VISTA – Cambridge role at Ameri Corps.

Just‑A‑Start Youth Build in Cambridge empowers local young people ages 16–24 who are not in school or working to achieve their education and career goals. Participants can earn a high school diploma or equivalency while gaining hands‑on training in construction and other in‑demand fields. Along with academics, the program offers leadership development, life‑skills coaching, and career readiness support, helping students build confidence and create strong pathways to college, apprenticeships, and employment.

By combining education, workforce preparation, and community service, Just‑A‑Start Youth Build equips graduates to succeed in meaningful careers and make a lasting impact in Cambridge and beyond.

• Design and administer a PSE/Career survey to assess needs and barriers.
• Research and document local and national post‑secondary and career pathways.
• Create and pilot a user‑friendly PSE/Career Resource Guide and train staff to maintain it.
• Develop milestone‑tracking systems, event templates, and toolkits to sustain annual community celebrations, and plan at least two major events.
• Strengthen the Alumni Advisory Board by creating agendas, meeting systems, and leadership toolkits, coordinating bi‑weekly meetings, and documenting processes for future staff and volunteers.

• Design and implement a comprehensive recruitment plan, creating efficient systems, hosting outreach events, and developing community partnerships to boost enrollment.
• Develop social media strategies, flyers, and other communication tools to enhance outreach and keep applicants informed.
• Build a sustainable alumni engagement plan by organizing panels, improving alumni participation, and documenting processes for staff to replicate.
• Expand outreach, communication, and engagement systems to help more young people access education, training, and career pathways, addressing poverty through improved employment and economic stability for Youth Build participants and graduates.

• Relocation Allowance
• Stipend
• Training
• Choice of Education Award or End‑of‑Service Stipend
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Living Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Health Coverage*

Terms: Permits attendance at school during off hours, permits working at another job during off hours.

Community and Economic Development, Children/Youth.

Social Services, Youth Development, Team Work, Conflict Resolution, Education, Public Speaking, Communications.

Ameri Corps VISTA.

Program Start/End Date: 01/19/2026 – 01/18/2027

Work Schedule: Full Time

Age Requirement: Minimum 18, Maximum None

Program Locations: MASSACHUSETTS Boston

Languages: English

Accepting Applications: From 12/03/2025 To 01/20/2026

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Other

Industries: Government Administration

Listing : 127646

Jaffrey Gotay
430 Rindge Ave
Cambridge MA 02140

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