Fort Madison Area Arts Association VISTA

Fort Madison Area Arts Association VISTA

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In 2020 the Lee County Child Maltreatment Needs Assessment survey reports findings that place Lee County at 99 out of 99 counties for youth neglect. The FMAAA Art Center can conceive youth (& adult) programming that will enable the Arts Center to assist with finding solutions for this pervasive situation afflicting youth in our community. Offering after‑school/weekend/summer programming to support the needs of at‑risk youth will foremost provide a safe space for kids to gather but also expose them to creative thinking and other innovative skills that may be leveraged into future career paths.

There is an extensive GROW LEE economic development program offered aimed at school‑age youth to support STEM development. We propose that STEAM (with Art added back in) provides creative problem solving and critical thinking skills that underpin those disciplines while more broadly including visual learners. Specifically – with the talent and focus of a VISTA member – we intend to develop programming that includes creative classes and activities centered around subjects traditionally recognized as arts based but also push farther into current topics like digital art, Augmented Reality (A/R) and other technology‑based design providing some initial skills‑based learning that may help set youth (& adults) on a path for a better future and break the cycle of generational poverty that pervades our community.

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We envision this position helping us to build better creative and cultural programming and activities for our area youth and adults. Specifically, we want to provide skills and exposure to ideas that offer possibilities to help break generational poverty and provide more opportunities for our at‑risk Youth (and adults). This position is the total package. Dream it. And Dream BIG!! Then help identify funding to support it NOW and well into the future so this program has longevity.

Build it. Work with members and volunteers of our art association and area arts instructors to lay the foundation for program that can continue to grow and better serve the community with each iteration. Organize and breathe life into it. Documenting procedures including the messaging needs and channels to use to be able roll programs and classes out to the far reaches of the community to connect with those who need it most.

• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Training
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Relocation Allowance
• Health Coverage*
• For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit

Permits working at another job during off hours, Car recommended, Permits attendance at school during off hours.

• Education
• Children/Youth
• Technology
• Neighborhood Revitalization
• Community and Economic Development

• General Skills
• Leadership
• Fine Arts/Crafts
• Communications
• Conflict Resolution
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Youth Development
• Community Organization

Ameri Corps VISTA

Fort Madison Area Arts Association VISTA

02/09/2026 - 02/08/2027

Full Time

Associates degree (AA)

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

IOWA

From 12/30/2025 To 12/30/2026

Julie Struck

321 E 12th Street

Des Moines IA 50309

julie.struck

www.volunteeriowa.org

Entry level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Government Administration