What are the responsibilities and job description for the VISTA College Connection and Resource Specialist position at AmeriCorps?
The College Connection and Resource Specialist VISTA will help Salvation Army be the best possible partner for students needing additional food and housing assistance as they attend college. Together with our Fairfax staff, you will become a community resource expert on student needs in the local community, particularly emphasizing how existing services through Salvation Army and partners can benefit students who may be struggling with expenses. Perfect for those interested in community outreach, resource management, and continuing education accessibility. Great for anyone interested in future nonprofit work, as The Salvation Army is a well-recognized and reputable international nonprofit organization. The Salvation Army is in 130 countries and has representation in every zip code of the United States. Our mission is to serve all in need, without discrimination. In the DC Metro Area, we serve an average of 70,000 people a year through housing for young mothers, meal programs, youth and music activities, substance abuse treatment, rent and utility assistance, and more. We value programs that help expand personal and professional horizons, such as our internship program and AmeriCorps VISTA.
Member Duties : -1- Assess college and student needs as well as available community resources. Create a long-term strategic plan for how community resources can benefit college campuses, working together to help local university students -2- Assess The Salvation Army’s resources and capacity to respond to gaps in service areas where students have needs that other organizations and resources have not been able to fill -3- Integrate continuing education options into the Pathway of Hope and similar programs; integrate afterschool programs and youth activities into first steps toward exploring the option of college. Build capacity to demonstrate the value of education, create a strong love of learning, and create accessibility for continuing education
Program Benefits : Travel/Metro Stipend or Reimbursement , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Training , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Homelessness , Housing , Community and Economic Development , Education , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Hunger .
Homelessness , Housing , Community and Economic Development , Education , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Hunger .
Skills :
Education , Counseling , Conflict Resolution , Team Work , Social Services , Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Community Organization , Recruitment , Youth Development , Communications .
Education , Counseling , Conflict Resolution , Team Work , Social Services , Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Community Organization , Recruitment , Youth Development , Communications .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
VISTA College Connection and Resource Specialist
Program Start/End Date
07/27/2025 - 07/25/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
VIRGINIA Washington/Baltimore
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 07/09/2026 To 08/30/2026
Contact
Ruth Mwanza
4915 Ox Rd
Fairfax VA 22030
202-756-3923
ruth.mwanza@uss.salvationarmy.org
salvationarmynca.org
Listing ID
108347
Benefits:
Job Training, Professional Development, Sick Leave