YouthBuild Alumni Engagement VISTA Salem, MA

Position: 2026 Youth Build Alumni Engagement VISTA Salem, MA
Location: Roxbury

2026 Youth Build Alumni Engagement VISTA Salem, MA

North Shore Community Development Coalition invests in neighborhoods to create thriving communities. We envision a North Shore where every neighborhood is one of choice and opportunity. We use our community-focused development model to invest resources into low-income or distressed neighborhoods on the North Shore to improve the quality of life for residents. We are committed to the community through affordable housing, economic and youth development, community engagement, small business assistance, and public art + placemaking.

We serve over 900 individuals in more than 400 affordable apartments and over 3,000 individuals in our other programming. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :
The VISTA will design and implement a comprehensive recruitment plan to increase Youth Build enrollment and strengthen alumni engagement. Duties include creating efficient recruitment systems, meeting monthly with staff to address candidate progress and needs, and planning 3-4 replicable outreach events annually. The member will develop communication tools and social media content, train staff and student volunteers on recruitment strategies, and maintain consistent outreach to prospective applicants.

They will also build sustainable community partnerships, produce diverse marketing materials, and document all processes for future use. In addition, the VISTA will create and evaluate an alumni engagement plan, coordinate alumni panels and events, and gather feedback to enhance long-term connections with graduates-ensuring that all recruitment and engagement efforts are sustainable and can be maintained by staff after the service term.

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

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Homelessness , Hunger , Education , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Housing , Children/Youth .

Skills :

Recruitment , Education , Urban Planning , Team Work , Public Speaking , Youth Development , Community Organization , Communications , Leadership , Conflict Resolution .