Communities Thriving VISTA Leader - KY

IKONC (Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and North Carolina, pronounced "iconic") is a consortium of state civic engagement organizations based in higher education with the goals of educating students for active citizenship and partnering with communities for positive change. The four organizations are Community-Engaged Alliance (IN), Engage

KY, Community Campus Coalition (OH), and North Carolina Campus Engagement. The IKONC organizations have partnered together to create the Communities Thriving VISTA project, which seeks to place VISTA members with nonprofit organizations in order to address poverty-related issues and create positive community outcomes. Communities Thriving VISTA members will serve with a local agency and work with community groups to benefit low income individuals and families.

Communities Thriving is seeking VISTA Leaders to help lead and support 18 VISTA members throughout Kentucky, Ohio, North Carolina, and Indiana. This person should reside in one of the participating states. The anticipated start date for this position is March 2026. Must have previous experience in a national service program (i.e. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, NCCC, etc.).

• Planning and facilitating member trainings
• Building team rapport through various communication methods (social media, webinars, in-person gatherings, etc.)
• Answering VISTA-related questions (such as VISTA benefits, navigating the VISTA project during their service year, etc.)
• Recruiting candidates to build the Communities Thriving VISTA cohort and supporting Communities Thriving staff with collecting VISTA reports and other documents

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

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

• Health
• Community and Economic Development
• Education
• Community Outreach

• Team Work
• Communications
• Leadership
• Conflict Resolution
• Youth Development

Program Type:
Ameri Corps VISTA Leaders

Program:
Communities Thriving VISTA Leader - KY

Program Start/End Date: 03/09/2026 - 03/08/2027

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Education level:
Some college

Age Requirement:
Minimum 18, Maximum:
None

Program Locations: KENTUCKY

Accepting Applications:
From /01/2024 To 07/25/2026

Abby Huffman
90 Campbell Dr
Highland Heights KY 41076

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