KidSpirit Capacity Builder Oregon State University VISTA

Fundraising & Capacity Building Specialist Kid Spirits mission is to provide positive youth programming opportunities and training so that youth and student staff build skills, knowledge, and abilities that will help propel them into futures in which they will thrive. We do this through promoting healthy physical activity, science projects, creative arts, and a social-emotional curriculum for youth, ages 2-18, created and delivered by high school and college student staff engaged in an experiential professional development program designed to help them enter the workplace as leaders.

Improve accessibility and sustainability of Kid Spirit programs for Pre-K through 12th grade. Secure stable support through networking, fundraising, and partnerships with local organizations and officials. Coordinate Kid Spirit OSU Alumni group activities in coordination with OSU foundations. Develop a sustainable funding plan for scholarships for low-income families. Collaborate with the Pre-K VISTA on funding strategies for program delivery.

• Improve accessibility and sustainability of Kid Spirit programs for pre-K through 12th grade.
• Develop and maintain sustainable support systems through relationship-centered networking, resource development, and cross-sector partnerships with community organizations and local leadership.
• Enhance alumni-driven capacity and governance by coordinating Kid Spirit OSU Alumni group activities in alignment with OSU Foundation priorities.
• Develop a sustainable funding plan for scholarships for low-income families.
• Collaborate with the Pre-K VISTA on funding strategies for program delivery.

• Relocation Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Training
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Health Coverage*

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• Uniforms provided and required
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours

• Education
• Children/Youth
• Community Outreach
• Community and Economic Development

• Communications
• Community Organization

Ameri Corps VISTA

Kid Spirit Capacity Builder Oregon State University VISTA

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Full Time

Associates degree (AA)

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

OREGON

English

From 08/21/2026 To 09/21/2026

Swensen Swensen

2450 SW Jefferson Way

Corvallis OR 97331

janet.swensen

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