Literacy Leadership Program (LitMN) VISTA

Serve behind the scenes to create, enhance or expand literacy programs and digital equity for individuals experiencing poverty, and/or immigrant or refugee children, youth, adults or families. Serve side‑by‑side with seasoned professionals and committed volunteers, explore careers in education and public service, gain valuable leadership experience, grow your professional network and engage deeply in community and organizational change. Follow your passions and find your purpose!

We are seeking motivated individuals who are ready to think creatively to help organizations develop, expand or enhance high-quality digital and in-person literacy services. You will be part of a nationwide cohort of about 18 Ameri Corps VISTA members with Literacy Minnesota’s Literacy Leadership program, with opportunities to network, collaborate, learn and serve together.
* Literacy Minnesota works to make quality literacy education available to all. We are a comprehensive literacy resource and provide free classes for adults and children; support literacy organizations through volunteer recruitment, training and teaching tools; and create new pathways for groups and individuals to reach their full potential. Our programs and services are both local to Minnesota and national. We train and place members through two service opportunities:
Literacy Leadership and Summer Reads. In Summer Reads, Ameri Corps members serve as K-5 children’s literacy mentors over the summer, bringing literacy to life through fun and enriching activities like arts, drama, story-time, tutoring, recreation, and more.
* ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Literacy Leaders receive individual professional development funds, monthly trainings, food support, an Employee Assistance Program and more. Some individual host sites may provide additional benefits, such as housing assistance or emergency funds. MN candidates only please.

Member Duties:
As a Literacy Leader, you’ll pave the way for stronger literacy programming and digital initiatives for children, youth, adults or families. You’ll serve full time for one year at a non-profit organization, school, public agency or Tribal Nation. Duties may include volunteer engagement, program content creation, partnership building, evaluation, training and management systems, resource development, marketing and outreach or other behind-the-scenes projects to build new programs (both virtual and in-person) or help programs improve and grow.

* Multiple positions available in communities across the nation.

Program Benefits:

• One-time food & housing support funds
• Relocation Allowance
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Health Coverage*
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Living Allowance
• Training
• For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit

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

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

Skills: Community Organization, Communications, Leadership, Team Work, Teaching/Tutoring, Social Services, Youth Development, Non-Profit Management, Writing/Editing, Education, General Skills, Computers/Technology.

Program Type:
Ameri Corps VISTA

Program:
Literacy Leadership Program (LitMN) VISTA

Program Start/End Date: 09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Education level:
Less than High school

Age Requirement:
Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

Program Locations: MINNESOTA

Accepting Applications:
From 07/29/2026 To 08/14/2026

Contact:
Melissa Laubach

700 Raymond Ave

Saint Paul MN 55114

mlaubach

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Listing

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.

www.literacymn.org/americorps