Parent Shield Fort Worth (PSFW) Impact Specialist VISTA

This project will disrupt poverty by expanding the reach of Parent Shield Fort Worth's programs, increasing funding and community outreach, and strengthening the organization's marketing impact. This will help PSFW in its mission to ensure that all children in Tarrant County will receive a high-quality education, inclusive of all students in these communities have the opportunity to develop their full potential, preparing them to become successful adults.

The VISTA member will research the organization, develop quality proposals, and write grants. The activities include researching and compiling demographics, researching funding sources, and drafting narratives. The VISTA member will also identify the resources needed by families to help them become self-sufficient and the organizations that provide these resources. These activities include creating a tracking system of organizations providing community resources to ensure an unduplicated count of organizations, coordinating joint events, projects, and initiatives with partners to maximize resources, and identifying new organizations to collaborate with.

The VISTA member will perform activities like creating compelling content, fundraising appeals, donor spotlights, and event invitations to improve the communication and marketing of PSFW.

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

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

• Education
• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth

• Microsoft Office
• Communications
• Leadership
• Writing/Editing
• General Skills
• Fund Raising/Grant Writing
• Community Organization
• Education
• Team Work
• Computers/Technology

Program Type:
Ameri Corps VISTA

Program:
Parent Shield Fort Worth (PSFW) Impact Specialist VISTA

Program Start/End Date: 09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Education level:
Some college

Age Requirement:
Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

Program Locations: TEXAS Dallas/Ft. Worth

Languages:

English

Accepting Applications:
From 12/17/2025 To 08/14/2026

Contact:
Toni Mickle

5005 Brentwood Stair Rd

Fort Worth TX 76112

toni.mickle

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