Board & Leadership VISTA

The Board & Leadership Development VISTA will strengthen the capacity of nonprofit organizations to build effective governance systems, develop board and executive leadership, and establish sustainable structures that support long-term organizational success. The VISTA will work with host organizations to assess governance capacity, review board structures and practices, and identify opportunities to improve board effectiveness and engagement. The member will support the development or refinement of bylaws, board policies, committee charters, onboarding systems, orientation resources, training materials, and tools for board recruitment, retention, and engagement.

The VISTA will also strengthen leadership continuity and organizational readiness by supporting succession and transition planning, documenting key processes and institutional knowledge, and developing tools that improve communication, accountability, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness. This work may support organizations undergoing growth, leadership transitions, audits, accreditation, strategic planning, or other significant changes. To improve alignment between governance and organizational strategy, the member will develop tools that connect board priorities, leadership goals, operational activities, and organizational outcomes.

Governance documents, leadership resources, templates, policies, and recommendations will be organized into a comprehensive legacy resource to help sustain improvements beyond the VISTA service term.

The Board & Leadership Development VISTA will assess governance and leadership capacity and help strengthen board structures, practices, and engagement. The member will support the development or refinement of bylaws, policies, committee charters, board onboarding systems, orientation and training materials, and tools for board recruitment and retention. The VISTA will also assist with succession and transition planning, document key processes and institutional knowledge, and create resources that improve communication, decision-making, accountability, and leadership continuity.

The member will help align board priorities, leadership goals, and organizational strategy; develop recommendations for sustaining improvements; obtain host leadership approval for materials created; and organize governance and leadership resources in Microsoft Teams and a comprehensive legacy binder.

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

• For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit

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

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

• Communications
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• General Skills
• Non-Profit Management
• Social Services
• Team Work

Ameri Corps VISTA

Board & Leadership VISTA

11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027

Full Time

College graduate

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

FLORIDA

English

From 10/22/2026 To 12/25/2026

Jaime-Lee Bradshaw
2001 W Blue Heron Blvd
Riviera Beach FL 33404

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