NYC AmeriCorps*VISTA Program

Spend a year in service to New York City, through the AmeriCorps*VISTA (often called "VISTA"). VISTA offers the opportunity for indirect, capacity-building service and requires a college degree or significant work experience.

The Coalition places 14 VISTAs per year in New York City emergency food programs, anti-hunger organizations, and the Coalition's main office. Whether managing volunteers, grant writing, or providing kitchen and pantries with technical assistance, the VISTA experience is never dull. It is ideal for a motivated self-starter who seeks a richer work experience in the nonprofit world than many entry-level jobs can provide. A VISTA position at the Coalition is a job of appreciable responsibility; with that comes experience and confidence that our VISTAs take with them as they progress through the professional world.

Profile on a 2009 VISTA Member

Marissa Arterberry describes her experience as a VISTA with the Coalition and her position at Jan Hus Presbyterian Church and Neighborhood House's Emergency Feeding Programs.

Qualifications

A BA degree or significant work experience required; must be citizen/permanent resident of the US; must be a self-starter with strong communication, problem-solving, organizing and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to social justice; must be comfortable working both independently and in teams; must be at ease interacting with a variety of people including low-income and homeless people, business and civic leaders, and people of diverse racial, religious, and ethnic backgrounds; knowledge of Spanish, French, Chinese, or Arabic is helpful.

Benefits

Compensation is a government living stipend of approximately $13,500 per year, paid in bi-weekly paychecks; upon completion of the service year, an additional stipend of $1,200 or an educational award of $5,300 is to be used within seven years to finance graduate school or pay back existing student loans; free health insurance, free child care; student loans will be deferred for the year and any interest will be paid off.

For More Information

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume via mail to Reggie Miller at the New York City Coalition Against Hunger, 50 Broad Street, Suite 1520, New York, NY 10004; via fax at (212) 825-0267; or via email at rmiller@nyccah.org. For more information, call Reggie at (212) 825-0028 x206.