What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants and Research VISTA-UWGLV position at AmeriCorps?
All United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley AmeriCorps VISTA assignments will expand capacity towards population level goals across the region. UWGLV strives to create population level change in areas of education, community stability, and healthy aging to ensure individuals who experience crisis have the supports they need to rebound. The UWGLV VISTA project focuses on strengthening the networks of providers that deliver services to address concerns and through working with UWGLV staff they support the efforts across all three-issue areas. VISTAs address issues at the programmatic and system levels seeking to identify and deal with the root causes by utilizing the collective impact framework.
Member Duties : The Grants & Research VISTA will help United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley unlock new funding to expand resources and address community needs. Working closely with the Grants Administration team, this role will research and identify new grant opportunities, explore potential funding partners, and support the creation of a grants policy manual to streamline processes. The VISTA will strengthen workflows, analyze funding prospects, and assist in implementing effective grant management practices. Based primarily in our Allentown office (at least 60% in person), this role offers the chance to directly impact our ability to serve more people and strengthen our community.
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 .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
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 .
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 .
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 .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Grants and Research VISTA-UWGLV
Program Start/End Date
01/11/2027 - 01/10/2028
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
120698
Benefits:
Job Training, Professional Development, Sick LeaveSalary : $63,508 - $104,695