What are the responsibilities and job description for the NYIC VISTA, Community Engagement WNY @ NYIC position at AmeriCorps?
NYIC VISTAs are AmeriCorps VISTAs who - through the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) - engage in a year of full-time paraprofessional service at a nonprofit host organization, where they work on capacity-building projects that support their host in being able to provide anti-poverty programs and services to immigrant community members.
Member Duties : VISTA PLACEMENT: New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), https://www.nyic.org. MISSION: The New York Immigration Coalition, a state-wide, member-led, coalition of immigrant and refugee organizations, works to transform the lives of all New Yorkers by strengthening and building our members’ power, organizing and educating our communities and the public, and using our collective voice to advocate for opportunity and justice. VISTA ACTIVITIES: The NYIC VISTA, Community Engagement, placed at the NYIC Buffalo office in Western New York, will support in updating and creating new community education curriculum, resources, outreach plans, partnerships and tracking systems for the NYIC Community Engagement staff located in the region. SERVICE LOCATION: NYIC Buffalo Office, 135 Delaware Ave, Suite 410, Buffalo NY 14202. LIVING ALLOWANCE: $24,962.35
Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance .
Terms :
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 , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development .
Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , General Skills , Education , Leadership , Communications , Team Work , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization .
Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , General Skills , Education , Leadership , Communications , Team Work , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
NYIC VISTA, Community Engagement WNY @ NYIC
Program Start/End Date
09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
NEW YORK
Languages
English
Bi/multilingual is a plus!
Accepting Applications
From 07/17/2026 To 08/10/2026
Contact
Francis Madi
131 W 33rd St
New York NY 10001
2126272227
fmadi@nyic.org
www.nyic.org
Listing ID
130271
Benefits:
Job Training, Professional Development, Sick LeaveSalary : $24,962