AmeriCorps VISTA Member

Serve a one-year term as an AmeriCorps VISTA member. Make a positive difference in your community!

Serve in one of two specific capacities

Communications Capacity-Building

• Strengthen organization-wide communications planning, messaging, brand resources, digital systems, and community outreach.
• Improve website, email, social media, editorial planning, content-gathering, campaign, and performance-measurement systems.
• Create reusable templates, toolkits, processes, and training resources that improve consistency, accessibility, and reach.

Development Capacity-Building

• Strengthen systems for grants, donor stewardship, sponsorships, fundraising campaigns, and special events, including Glamp Fire.
• Research prospective funders and partners; improve grant calendars, funding pipelines, reusable proposal resources, and reporting tools.
• Build sustainable donor, event, campaign, and documentation systems that staff and future VISTA members can continue using.

 IN EITHER ROLE, MEMBER WILL

• Assess current systems, identify improvements, and create practical tools, procedures, and resources that increase long-term organizational capacity.
• Collaborate with Camp Fire staff, participate in regular supervision and project meetings, and maintain clear records and shared files.
• Train appropriate staff on systems developed and prepare transition materials so progress can continue beyond the service year.
• Participate in required Camp Fire, AmeriCorps, and Red River Community Corps training and follow agency policies and procedures.

About AmeriCorps VISTA and Member Benefits

AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a national service program that helps nonprofit organizations build capacity to address poverty and strengthen communities. VISTA members gain valuable professional experience while making a meaningful impact. Benefits include a biweekly living allowance of $957.46, opportunities for professional development through in-person and virtual training, and one year of non-competitive eligibility for federal employment upon successful completion of service. Members also receive their choice of an end-of-service Segal Education Award (approximately $6,495) for eligible educational expenses or a $1,800 cash stipend. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. national or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States (individuals who are in the United States under a student, work or tourist visa are not eligible to become an AmeriCorps member)
• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age
• Reliable transportation to and from program delivery sites and the Camp Fire office
• Work an average of at least 35 hours per week including some evenings, weekends, and occasional overnights
• Able to meet council employment requirements including acceptable outcomes on background and reference checks
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to complete the full VISTA service term and meet AmeriCorps and Red River Community Corps enrollment and service requirements

STRONG CANDIDATES WILL BRING

• Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfort using common digital tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, databases, websites, social media, or Canva, depending on the role.
• Interest in nonprofit work, youth development, education, outdoor access, community engagement, fundraising, or communications. Relevant experience is helpful but not required; bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.