ACE: VISTA Leader - Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator

The Center for Academic Community Engagement at Siena University (ACE) recruits candidates from around the United States to serve with community-based organizations that work to alleviate poverty in the Capital District. You will have the opportunity to work on capacity-building projects in education, health care, the environment, housing, criminal justice, and/or economic development. You will make an impact with a non-profit organization and the Capital Region by coordinating volunteer-led projects, conducting research, writing grants, and facilitating outreach. Based on your skills and interests, you will be matched with an organization for the year. You will be managed on-site by a supervisor, mentored by 2 VISTA Leaders, and trained by an experienced VISTA team. You will attend a Pre-Service Orientation, an On-Site Orientation, and ongoing training for your personal and professional growth. Additionally, our cohort model provides community and support to help you make the most of your service year experience. We are celebrating fifteen years of success and have had over 200 VISTAs complete the program. Become an ACE AmeriCorps VISTA Member and be a part of something bigger than yourself! NOTE: OUR VISTAs DO NOT LIVE ON CAMPUS AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE SIENA UNIVERSITY GRADS.

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Member Duties : The VISTA Leader will optimize recruitment systems and strengthen community partnerships. Key activities include: Design and execute a diverse recruitment strategy; research innovative sourcing methods, refine position descriptions (VADs), and streamline the onboarding and welcome process for new members. Evaluate and enhance the partner onboarding process; create sustainability plans and establish regular engagement channels, such as supervisor roundtables and newsletters. Provide ongoing mentorship and professional development for the VISTA cohort; curate a framework for member involvement to foster community and belonging. Research and implement technology solutions to streamline data reporting, grant tracking, and resource sharing among staff and partners. Manage data collection for site performance measures and internal reporting; coordinate the transition of transferable resources to ensure long-term program continuity.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Housing , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Training , Living Allowance , Free bus pass, 10 free meals a week, Gym , Health Coverage* .

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .
  
  

Terms

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

Service Areas

Community Outreach .

Skills

Community Organization , Counseling , Conflict Resolution , Recruitment , Team Work , Leadership .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders

Program

ACE: VISTA Leader - Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator

Program Start/End Date

07/13/2026 - 07/12/2027

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations NEW YORK

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 03/27/2026 To 05/31/2026

Contact Erin Spence

1 Fiddlers Ln

Latham NY 12110

5187826951

espence@siena.edu

Listing ID 129023