What are the responsibilities and job description for the Renzi Education and Art Center Capacity Building VISTA position at AmeriCorps?
The mission of the Renzi Education & Art Center is to provide free, high-quality after-school academic and art classes and summer camp to K-12 youth in the Shreveport-Bossier area, so that all children have the opportunity to explore, learn, and create, under the guidance of professional teachers and artists.
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Member Duties : The VISTA’s efforts will serve low-to-moderate income families that live in a 2-mile radius of the center in the surrounding the Stoner Hill and Highland neighborhoods, where 1 out of every 3 people live below the federal poverty line and often lack books in the home, access to art programs, and help with homework. The VISTA will assess and develop programs that help to improve learning and social connectivity outcomes; market and promote programs; and create materials that help families access and navigate social services in the area. VISTA will help neighbors address poverty by reducing the literacy gaps and improve connections and access to neighborhood social services.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , 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 .
Skills
Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Education , Fine Arts/Crafts , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Non-Profit Management , Team Work .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Renzi Education and Art Center Capacity Building VISTA
Program Start/End Date
11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations LOUISIANA
Accepting Applications
From 09/22/2026 To 10/16/2026
Contact Rachel Scott
850 Olive St
Shreveport LA 71104
3185504417
rscott@ywcanwla.org
ywcanwla.org
Listing ID 118997
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Member Duties : The VISTA’s efforts will serve low-to-moderate income families that live in a 2-mile radius of the center in the surrounding the Stoner Hill and Highland neighborhoods, where 1 out of every 3 people live below the federal poverty line and often lack books in the home, access to art programs, and help with homework. The VISTA will assess and develop programs that help to improve learning and social connectivity outcomes; market and promote programs; and create materials that help families access and navigate social services in the area. VISTA will help neighbors address poverty by reducing the literacy gaps and improve connections and access to neighborhood social services.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , 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 .
Skills
Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Education , Fine Arts/Crafts , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Non-Profit Management , Team Work .
Refine Search
Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Renzi Education and Art Center Capacity Building VISTA
Program Start/End Date
11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations LOUISIANA
Accepting Applications
From 09/22/2026 To 10/16/2026
Contact Rachel Scott
850 Olive St
Shreveport LA 71104
3185504417
rscott@ywcanwla.org
ywcanwla.org
Listing ID 118997