Communities Thriving VISTA - KY

Does the thought of serving at a college or university excite you? Are you motivated to make a difference in our communities to help them thrive? Do you have a passion for service? If you answered  yes  to any of those questions, you may be the perfect fit for the Communities Thriving VISTA program! Our future openings will include Northern Kentucky University (Highland Heights).

The Communities Thriving VISTA project was created as a partnership known as IKONC (Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and North Carolina, pronounced  iconic ). IKONC 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), EngageKY, Community Campus Coalition (OH), and North Carolina Campus Engagement.

The Communities Thriving VISTA project seeks to place VISTA members with nonprofit organizations or higher education institutions 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. The primary start date for these positions is 8/10/2026 with possible future opportunities in March 2027.

Eighteen Communities Thriving VISTA members will contribute to the goals of the project by performing activities such as providing access to healthy food, planning job training and financial literacy materials, supporting sustainability initiatives, building mentoring programs for first generation college students, and organizing communities to help people move out of poverty. The specific responsibilities are dependent on the site placement and community needs.

Current sites include: WKCTC, Breakthrough Louisville, ACTC.

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

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.

Veterans , Community and Economic Development , Education , Community Outreach.

Communications , General Skills , Veterans , Education , Leadership.

Ameri Corps VISTA

Communities Thriving VISTA - KY

08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027

Full Time

High school diploma/GED

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

KENTUCKY

English

From 06/15/2026 To 07/01/2027

Abigail Huffman
90 Campbell Dr
Highland Heights KY 41076

abby.huffman

126095