DCPS Community Partnerships Fellow

George Washington University (GW) is seeking VISTAs to serve as School Community Partnerships VISTA Fellows in DC public schools. The VISTAs will liaise with employee volunteer programs, college volunteers, families, community and faith-based organizations to support student success and enrichment programs in the school. VISTAs will create and maintain assessments, databases, and communication tools. VISTAs will build education-related knowledge and experience, as well as partnership development, project management, and communication skills.

The year-long project term is somewhat variable, based on the start date. We are seeking candidates who excel in relationship-building, are results-oriented and comfortable taking initiative, and have strong communications and project management skills. This is a full-time (40hrs a week) 12 month service term with the GWServes Ameri Corps VISTA Program.

• Support in school and after school academic and student and family enrichment programs
• Plan and execute a series of partner engagement opportunities
• Coordinate with school and GW personnel to develop program standards and training
• Codify the partner intake and vetting process
• Build innovative programs
• Create and disseminate communications in a variety of media
• Plan and carry out school events
• Additional capacity-building activities as assigned

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

For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit

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

Education, Community Outreach, Children/Youth

• Youth Development
• Team Work
• General Skills
• Fund Raising/Grant Writing
• Social Services
• Business/Entrepreneur
• Conflict Resolution
• Urban Planning
• Leadership
• Computers/Technology
• Communications
• Recruitment
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Public Speaking
• Community Organization
• Writing/Editing
• Education
• Non-Profit Management

Program Type: Ameri Corps VISTA

Program: DCPS Community Partnerships Fellow

Program Start/End Date: 03/09/2026 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule: Full Time

Education level: Some college

Age Requirement: Minimum: 21, Maximum:
None

Program Locations: District of Columbia Washington/Baltimore

Languages: English

Accepting Applications: From 01/12/2026 To 09/01/2027

Amy Cohen
2300 H St NW
Washington DC 20037

gwserves
serve.gwu.edu

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