2026 Brooklyn Park OST Capacity VISTA

2026 Brooklyn Park Ost Capacity Vista

The Brooklyn Park Out-of-School Time (OST) Capacity Project is a high-impact strategic initiative that is part of an ENOUGH initiative designed to dismantle the systemic barriers facing the Pumphrey and Brooklyn Park communities. The ENOUGH initiative is a state initiative to address extreme academic and economic disparities in targeted communities across the state. The data in this corridor is a call to action: with 40.1% of children living below the poverty line and academic proficiency rates as low as 13% in English and 14.5% in Math, the need for structured, professional support is urgent.

While the community is rich in cultural history and resilience, it lacks the administrative framework to provide youth with a safe, high-quality environment during the critical out-of-school hours. By bridging the gap between community assets and professional resources, you will ensure that the youth of Pumphrey finally receive the high-quality, trauma-informed enrichment they deserve. This is a unique opportunity to build a lasting legacy of equity and opportunity for an underserved community.

Member Duties:
The VISTA member will build the capacity of the Brooklyn Park OST Project through four key pillars:

• Resource Development:
  Identify and research a 24-month pipeline of federal, state, and private grants to secure long-term contract capital.
• Infrastructure Design:
  Create "Facility Use Toolkits," including MOUs and Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lloyd Keaser Center and Patapsco Park.
• Systems Building:
  Formalize a "Volunteer Registry" to leverage local expertise and reduce future labor costs.
• Vendor Selection:
  Develop a vetting process and scoring rubric to identify and recruit a professional OST vendor capable of delivering trauma-informed, academic-focused programming.

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

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

Service Areas:
Community and Economic Development, Community Outreach, Children/Youth, Education.

Skills:

Education, Community Organization, General Skills, Public Speaking, Recruitment, Team Work, Computers/Technology, Youth Development, Fund raising/Grant Writing, Teaching/Tutoring, Non-Profit Management, Communications.

Program Type:
Ameri Corps VISTA Program

2026 Brooklyn Park OST Capacity VISTA Program Start/End Date: 08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Education level:
Some college

Age Requirement:
Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

Program Locations: MARYLAND Washington/Baltimore

Languages:

English

Accepting Applications From 04/24/2026 To 07/17/2026

Contact:
Kathy Lally 1 Harry Truman Parkway Annapolis MD 21401 srlall
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