What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Brooklyn Park OST Capacity VISTA position at AmeriCorps?
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.
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will build the capacity of the Brooklyn Park OST Project through four key pillars: 1. Resource Development: Identify and research a 24-month pipeline of federal, state, and private grants to secure long-term contract capital. 2. Infrastructure Design: Create "Facility Use Toolkits," including MOUs and Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lloyd Keaser Center and Patapsco Park. 3. Systems Building: Formalize a "Volunteer Registry" to leverage local expertise and reduce future labor costs. 4. 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 .
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 .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps 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
1-667-290-5717
srlall25@aacounty.org
www.aacounty.org/partnership-for-children-you-and-families
Listing ID 129393
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will build the capacity of the Brooklyn Park OST Project through four key pillars: 1. Resource Development: Identify and research a 24-month pipeline of federal, state, and private grants to secure long-term contract capital. 2. Infrastructure Design: Create "Facility Use Toolkits," including MOUs and Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lloyd Keaser Center and Patapsco Park. 3. Systems Building: Formalize a "Volunteer Registry" to leverage local expertise and reduce future labor costs. 4. 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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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 .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps 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
1-667-290-5717
srlall25@aacounty.org
www.aacounty.org/partnership-for-children-you-and-families
Listing ID 129393