AmeriCorps
Literacy Leadership Program (LitMN) VISTA
AmeriCorps, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Serve behind the scenes to create, enhance or expand literacy programs and digital equity for individuals experiencing poverty, and/or immigrant or refugee children, youth, adults or families. Serve side-by-side with seasoned professionals and committed volunteers, explore careers in education and public service, gain valuable leadership experience, grow your professional network and engage deeply in community and organizational change.
Follow your passions and find your purpose! We are seeking motivated individuals who are ready to think creatively to help organizations develop, expand or enhance high-quality digital and in-person literacy services. You will be part of a nationwide cohort of about 18 AmeriCorps VISTA members with Literacy Minnesota’s Literacy Leadership program, with opportunities to network, collaborate, learn and serve together.
Literacy Minnesota works to make quality literacy education available to all. We are a comprehensive literacy resource and provide free classes for adults and children; support literacy organizations through volunteer recruitment, training and teaching tools; and create new pathways for groups and individuals to reach their full potential. Our programs and services are both local to Minnesota and national.
Member Duties :
As a Literacy Leader, you’ll pave the way for stronger literacy programming and digital initiatives for children, youth, adults or families. You’ll serve full time for one year at a non-profit organization, school, public agency or Tribal Nation. Duties may include volunteer engagement, program content creation, partnership building, evaluation, training and management systems, resource development, marketing and outreach or other behind-the-scenes projects to build new programs (both virtual and in-person) or help programs improve and grow. Program Benefits :
Training, Health Coverage, Childcare assistance if eligible, Relocation Allowance, Living Allowance, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Education award upon successful completion of service, One-time food & housing support funds. For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits. Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours, Permits working at another job during off hours. Service Areas : Children/Youth, Technology, Community and Economic Development, Homelessness, Education, Community Outreach. Skills : Youth Development, Social Services, Non-Profit Management, General Skills, Computers/Technology, Leadership, Writing/Editing, Communications, Teaching/Tutoring, Community Organization, Education, Team Work. Literacy Minnesota fosters an organizational culture that is welcoming and inclusive to all. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until filled; members begin 02/16/2026.
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As a Literacy Leader, you’ll pave the way for stronger literacy programming and digital initiatives for children, youth, adults or families. You’ll serve full time for one year at a non-profit organization, school, public agency or Tribal Nation. Duties may include volunteer engagement, program content creation, partnership building, evaluation, training and management systems, resource development, marketing and outreach or other behind-the-scenes projects to build new programs (both virtual and in-person) or help programs improve and grow. Program Benefits :
Training, Health Coverage, Childcare assistance if eligible, Relocation Allowance, Living Allowance, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Education award upon successful completion of service, One-time food & housing support funds. For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits. Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours, Permits working at another job during off hours. Service Areas : Children/Youth, Technology, Community and Economic Development, Homelessness, Education, Community Outreach. Skills : Youth Development, Social Services, Non-Profit Management, General Skills, Computers/Technology, Leadership, Writing/Editing, Communications, Teaching/Tutoring, Community Organization, Education, Team Work. Literacy Minnesota fosters an organizational culture that is welcoming and inclusive to all. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until filled; members begin 02/16/2026.
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