Immigration Project – VISTA Digital Media Coordinator

The Immigration Project’s VISTA Digital Outreach initiative aims to increase access to immigration legal services for low-income immigrant communities in Central and Southern Illinois by strengthening the organization’s outreach and communications capacity. Through this program, the VISTA Digital Coordinator will develop and implement sustainable communication strategies that expand awareness of available legal services. These strategies include increasing social media engagement, creating accessible community outreach materials, and supporting digital information campaigns that help immigrant communities better understand their rights and available resources.

The VISTA member’s work focuses on building long-term outreach systems and tools that allow The Immigration Project to reach more individuals and families who may face barriers to accessing legal support. By strengthening communication infrastructure and increasing the visibility of immigration legal resources, the program will help connect underserved immigrant communities with critical legal assistance and information. Ameri Corps VISTA members serve to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations so they can more effectively serve low-income populations and create sustainable solutions that address poverty.

Through expanded outreach and improved access to legal information, this project helps reduce information barriers that often prevent immigrants from seeking legal assistance. By increasing access to immigration legal services, the program helps stabilize immigration status, protect employment opportunities, and strengthen economic security for immigrant families, breaking the cycle of poverty by ensuring low-income immigrants can access the legal support and information necessary to achieve long-term stability and opportunity.

• Creating engaging content for social media.
• Designing event flyers and materials.
• Maintaining the community calendar.
• Enhancing the online presence to reduce information barriers faced by immigrants.

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

For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, visit

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

Community and Economic Development.

• Computers/Technology
• General Skills
• Recruitment
• Public Speaking
• Writing/Editing
• Non-Profit Management
• Team Work
• Community Organization
• Leadership

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps VISTA
• Program:
  Immigration Project – VISTA Digital Media Coordinator
• Program Start/End Date: 04/06/2026 - 04/05/2027
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Education level:
  College graduate
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum 18
• Program Locations:
  Illinois
• Languages:
  
  English
• Accepting Applications:
  From 03/11/2025 To 07/27/2026

Charlotte Alvarez

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1999 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704

immigrationproject.org