Mayor's Office Resource Development and Partnerships VISTA

**This is NOT a traditional job and is a temporary national service position for 12-months**

Join the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas AmeriCorps VISTA Program. AmeriCorps engages individuals in service to meet critical community needs while strengthening civic engagement and developing future public service leaders.

This AmeriCorps VISTA position will serve with the Unified Government Mayor's Office, supporting efforts to address poverty and economic insecurity among low-income Wyandotte County residents. The VISTA will help build sustainable fundraising strategies, identify potential funding sources, develop grant proposal resources, and strengthen partnerships that support education, employment, economic mobility, and financial stability.

Rather than directly providing services, the VISTA will develop the tools, resources, and systems that help the Mayor's Office sustain programs and partnerships over time.

This role is ideal for someone interested in grant writing, fundraising, community partnerships, economic development, or local government.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research private foundations, corporate giving programs, and other eligible nonfederal funding opportunities that align with poverty reduction, workforce development, education, and economic mobility.
• Develop and maintain a funding prospect database documenting eligibility requirements, deadlines, funding priorities, and follow-up activities.
• Create a funding calendar and resource development plan to help staff identify and pursue appropriate funding opportunities.
• Develop reusable grant proposal materials, including organizational information, supporting research, narratives, and budget templates.
• Support the preparation of eligible grant applications, letters of inquiry, and partnership proposals for staff review and submission.
• Identify potential philanthropic, educational, healthcare, employer, and community partners whose resources could support economic mobility initiatives.
• Develop partnership outreach materials and systems for tracking partner discussions, commitments, contributions, and follow-up responsibilities.
• Create tools to document in-kind contributions and identify opportunities for partners to support education, career pathways, training, and other economic mobility resources.
• Develop donor acknowledgment templates, funder reporting calendars, and procedures for communicating program impact.
• Prepare a resource development manual documenting funding opportunities, proposal resources, partnership processes, and recommendations for long-term sustainability.

You describe yourself as:

• Organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented.
• Interested in grant writing, fundraising, community engagement, or economic development.
• Comfortable conducting research, organizing information, and managing multiple projects.
• A strong written communicator who can explain program goals and community needs clearly.
• Motivated to help reduce economic barriers and expand opportunities for low-income residents.
• Interested in building systems that help public programs and community partnerships remain sustainable over time.

The Unified Government’s AmeriCorps VISTA Program is:

• An ideal steppingstone to a career in nonprofit, civic innovation, or public sector work
• Supportive, encouraging members to pursue professional development and providing in-house learning opportunities
• A collaborative network of individuals working to create long-term, systemic change in Wyandotte County and the broader Kansas City region
• An opportunity to reduce student loan burden or pursue future education through education awards

Our full-time, 12-month AmeriCorps VISTA positions could be right for you! Passion and general skills are needed, experience is not required; training and resources will be provided. VISTA members receive professional development and experience, but opportunities for future employment are not guaranteed. Multiple positions are available within the Unified Government’s AmeriCorps VISTA Program, and candidates may apply for more than one position.

Minimum qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident
• Willing to submit to and pass a national service background check
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

AmeriCorps VISTA Member Compensation:

• A living allowance of $983.36 (taxable) is provided every two weeks.
• Upon completion of the 12-month term, CNCS provides a $7,395 Education Award for college loans or future education expenses. Those without loans or plans for future education can receive a smaller cash stipend of $1,800, in lieu of the Education Award.
• A housing stipend of $200 per month to go towards housing costs, such as rent.

AmeriCorps VISTA Member Benefits:

• Service-related mileage reimbursement (if assigned site approves)
• 80 hours vacation and 80 hours sick
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation or settling-in allowance (if moving 50 miles for service)
• Federal student loan forbearance and deferment
• Healthcare, childcare, and other benefits available

Deadline: Apply by December 1st, 2026 for priority consideration. The anticipated start date is January 11, 2027. All AmeriCorps VISTA service terms are 365 days; thus this opportunity is slated to be 1/11/27-1/10/28.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $25,567.36 per year

Application Question(s):

• I hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card status), and persons legally residing within a state. Please respond YES or NO
• I am at least 18 years of age or older. Please respond YES or NO
• I live in the KC Metro Area or am willing to relocate prior to my start of service date. Please respond YES or NO
• I can satisfy the national background check requirement. Please respond YES or NO
• I understand this opportunity is not traditional employment but is national service. The living allowance is $983.36 (taxable) paid every two weeks and is not negotiable. Please acknowledge acceptance of this statement below. Please respond YES or NO

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kansas City, KS 66101

Salary : $25,567