Economic Mobility Coordinator VISTA

Description

Collaborate across sectors, connect with community, and develop professionally as you help improve quality of life and accelerate revitalization at the IndyEast Promise Zone!

Promise Zones are high-poverty, high capacity communities where the federal government works with local leaders to increase efforts and achieve neighborhood-created goals and priorities over a ten-year period. Established in 2015, the IndyEast Promise Zone has worked across sectors to improve the quality of life and accelerate revitalization on the Eastside of Indianapolis, Indiana. Over the next several years, the IndyEast Promise Zone, neighborhood residents, and implementation partners will work to carry out activities and interventions while leveraging new opportunities. VISTA members will work with our well-established community development team throughout their term of service and get connected with partners at all levels (neighborhood, city, state, and federal) while receiving professional development. Learn more here. 

Responsibilities

The Economic Mobility Coordinator will work with Promise Zone Director and local leaders to develop opportunities to increase economic stability and mobility for residents on the Eastside of Indianapolis. To accomplish this, the Economic Mobility Coordinator will collaborate with nonprofits, businesses, and local government to research and implement strategies for individuals and communities to create and retain wealth. The Economic Mobility Coordinator will facilitate steering committees and workgroups that focus on asset building, entrepreneurship, adult education, and workforce development, social enterprise, and more. The Economic Mobility Coordinator will act as a bridge between residents, local organizations, and the Promise Zone while researching best practices, planning activities, and developing partnerships to support economic prosperity that is inclusive, sustainable, and grounded in community.

Program Benefits: Living Allowance,  Relocation Allowance,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend,  Education award upon successful completion of service,  Health Coverage,  Childcare assistance if eligible,  Training. 

Qualifications

Skills: Team Work, Community Organization, General Skills, Public Speaking, Fundraising/Grant Writing. 

Education: Some college preferred. 

Languages: Bilingual is a plus.

AmeriCorps VISTA is open to all U.S. citizens, nationals or lawful permanent resident aliens age 18 and older.