ACAM Youth Projects Specialist

ACAM Opportunity Youth Projects Specialist

Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries (ACAM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and a nationally recognized management support organization (MSO) that strengthens and convenes a network of faith-based nonprofits serving low-income families. The 200,000 individuals served each year by ACAM's Network are among the most vulnerable in our region. 99% of clients are in the spectrum of low-income with 75% in the lowest bracket, "extremely low income."

To strengthen the ACAM network and Houston's wider social services safety net, ACAM uses the Greater Houston Opportunity Youth (OY) Collaborative to transform the career horizon for disconnected youth by investing in career on-ramps, learning and advancement. The ultimate goal of the GHOYC is to collaboratively scale pathways for young adults 16-24 years old who are neither working nor in school.

The ACAM OY Ameri Corps VISTA position will support the building out of infrastructure to support the goals of the Collaborative and enhance the capacity of each organization involved to improve the lives of opportunity youth in the region. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :
The Opportunity Youth Projects Specialist VISTA will serve among a team of professionals aiming to improve the lives of young adults ages 16-24 in the greater Houston area who are disconnected from school and employment. The term we use to refer to this population is Opportunity Youth. According to recent estimates there are approximately 100,000 Opportunity Youth in the greater Houston area.

VISTA will design, pilot, and document youth governance and feedback systems to integrate Opportunity Youth perspectives into collaborative planning and workforce pathway development. Develop and document shared communication, onboarding, and collaboration practices to strengthen partner coordination systems. Document and institutionalize collaborative systems and training models to support sustainability and replication. Plan to facilitate orientations and workshops for youth, partners, stakeholders related to workforce pathways, collaborative processes, and sector-based initiatives.

Program Benefits :
Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Training , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Education , Environment , Health , Children/Youth .

Skills :

Public Speaking , Social Services , Community Organization , General Skills , Team Work , Youth Development , Urban Planning , Writing/Editing , Teaching/Tutoring , Computers/Technology , Recruitment , Leadership , Education , Communications .