What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Schools Implementation VISTA-UWGLV position at AmeriCorps?
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) is committed to improving lives and community conditions. We strive to create population level change in the areas of education, community stability, and healthy aging and ensure individuals who experience crises have the supports they need to rebound. We focus on strengthening the networks of providers that deliver services to address these concerns and through staff of UWGLV who lead efforts across all three-issue areas, we address issues at the programmatic and systemic levels seeking to identify and deal with the root causes. We utilize the collective impact framework as a method for this problem solving of complex social issues and we embrace and promote practices as an asset towards creating positive change.
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Member Duties : The CS Implementation AmeriCorps VISTA will support the Directors of CS Implementation by researching and synthesizing best practices aligned with needs emerging from Core Team meetings, with focus areas ranging from strengthening interpersonal dynamics and communication to implementing proven strategies that improve school outcomes such as literacy and chronic absenteeism. The VISTA will analyze core team feedback to identify priority challenges, conduct research to surface actionable strategies, and document these approaches in a format that can be easily shared across the Community Schools team. In addition, the VISTA will research and support the development of content for monthly CSCD training sessions, prepare facilitation plans for effective delivery, and help create a more efficient and consistent system for capturing and documenting core team meeting notes to strengthen knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Training .
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education , Health , Hunger , Homelessness , Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization .
Skills
Counseling , Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Education , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Public Health , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , General Skills , Non-Profit Management , Social Services , Urban Planning , Team Work .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Community Schools Implementation VISTA-UWGLV
Program Start/End Date
02/08/2027 - 02/07/2028
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City
Accepting Applications
From 09/24/2026 To 12/31/2026
Contact Jennifer Nicolosi
1110 American Pkwy NE
Allentown PA 18109
16108075741
jennifern@unitedwayglv.org
unitedwayglv.org
Listing ID 120700
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Member Duties : The CS Implementation AmeriCorps VISTA will support the Directors of CS Implementation by researching and synthesizing best practices aligned with needs emerging from Core Team meetings, with focus areas ranging from strengthening interpersonal dynamics and communication to implementing proven strategies that improve school outcomes such as literacy and chronic absenteeism. The VISTA will analyze core team feedback to identify priority challenges, conduct research to surface actionable strategies, and document these approaches in a format that can be easily shared across the Community Schools team. In addition, the VISTA will research and support the development of content for monthly CSCD training sessions, prepare facilitation plans for effective delivery, and help create a more efficient and consistent system for capturing and documenting core team meeting notes to strengthen knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Training .
- For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education , Health , Hunger , Homelessness , Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization .
Skills
Counseling , Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Education , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Public Health , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , General Skills , Non-Profit Management , Social Services , Urban Planning , Team Work .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Community Schools Implementation VISTA-UWGLV
Program Start/End Date
02/08/2027 - 02/07/2028
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City
Accepting Applications
From 09/24/2026 To 12/31/2026
Contact Jennifer Nicolosi
1110 American Pkwy NE
Allentown PA 18109
16108075741
jennifern@unitedwayglv.org
unitedwayglv.org
Listing ID 120700