AmeriCorps
Mercy Street_Program Development Coordinator VISTA
AmeriCorps, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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Mercy Street exists to cultivate mutually transforming relationships with inner‑city youth through our Sports, Mentoring, and Leadership Institute Programs. We serve over 3,100 children annually in West and South Dallas, primarily Dallas Housing Authority residents and Dallas ISD students. Since 2003 we have worked to address historical low educational attainment and generational poverty in West Dallas, one of the most concentrated areas of poverty in our city. In 2019 we expanded into South Dallas where similar needs exist. Mercy Street focuses on serving students and families in Dallas Housing Authority public‑housing communities and builds community and individual support through programs such as Mercy Street Sports, Mercy Street Mentoring, and the Mercy Street Leadership program, which provides paid internship opportunities focused on preparing students for life after graduation.
Responsibilities
Research opportunities to expand summer and after‑school programming.
Create documents and protocols for network meetings; establish procedures for sharing records, attendance and feedback in collaboration with partners.
Develop processes that document recruitment challenges, obstacles, and successes in a Standard Operations Manual to ensure sustainability.
Meet community partners to discuss and document their input for new and expanded programming.
Support new and expanded program development for Mercy Street’s youth summer and after‑school programming.
Report in person 5 days a week.
Program Benefits
Health Coverage*
Training
Living Allowance
Choice of Education Award or End‑of‑Service Stipend
Relocation Allowance
Childcare assistance if eligible
* For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit the AmeriCorps website.
Terms
Permits working at another job during off hours.
Permits attendance at school during off hours.
Car recommended.
Service Areas
Community and Economic Development
Environment
Health
Children/Youth
Community Outreach
Skills
Communications
Education
Public Speaking
Writing/Editing
Team Work
General Skills
Environment
Recruitment
Community Organization
Non‑Profit Management
Computers/Technology
Program Details Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Program Title:
Mercy Street Program Development Coordinator VISTA Program Start/End Date:
01/12/2026 – 01/11/2027 Work Schedule:
Full Time Education Level:
College graduate Age Requirement:
Minimum 18 (no maximum) Program Locations:
TEXAS Dallas/Ft. Worth Languages:
English
Application Period Accepting Applications From 11/21/2025 To 03/01/2026
Contact Jessica Jones 3801 Holystone St Dallas, TX 75212 512‑287‑2028 americorpsvista@onestarfoundation.org
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Mercy Street Program Development Coordinator VISTA
role at
AmeriCorps .
Mercy Street exists to cultivate mutually transforming relationships with inner‑city youth through our Sports, Mentoring, and Leadership Institute Programs. We serve over 3,100 children annually in West and South Dallas, primarily Dallas Housing Authority residents and Dallas ISD students. Since 2003 we have worked to address historical low educational attainment and generational poverty in West Dallas, one of the most concentrated areas of poverty in our city. In 2019 we expanded into South Dallas where similar needs exist. Mercy Street focuses on serving students and families in Dallas Housing Authority public‑housing communities and builds community and individual support through programs such as Mercy Street Sports, Mercy Street Mentoring, and the Mercy Street Leadership program, which provides paid internship opportunities focused on preparing students for life after graduation.
Responsibilities
Research opportunities to expand summer and after‑school programming.
Create documents and protocols for network meetings; establish procedures for sharing records, attendance and feedback in collaboration with partners.
Develop processes that document recruitment challenges, obstacles, and successes in a Standard Operations Manual to ensure sustainability.
Meet community partners to discuss and document their input for new and expanded programming.
Support new and expanded program development for Mercy Street’s youth summer and after‑school programming.
Report in person 5 days a week.
Program Benefits
Health Coverage*
Training
Living Allowance
Choice of Education Award or End‑of‑Service Stipend
Relocation Allowance
Childcare assistance if eligible
* For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit the AmeriCorps website.
Terms
Permits working at another job during off hours.
Permits attendance at school during off hours.
Car recommended.
Service Areas
Community and Economic Development
Environment
Health
Children/Youth
Community Outreach
Skills
Communications
Education
Public Speaking
Writing/Editing
Team Work
General Skills
Environment
Recruitment
Community Organization
Non‑Profit Management
Computers/Technology
Program Details Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Program Title:
Mercy Street Program Development Coordinator VISTA Program Start/End Date:
01/12/2026 – 01/11/2027 Work Schedule:
Full Time Education Level:
College graduate Age Requirement:
Minimum 18 (no maximum) Program Locations:
TEXAS Dallas/Ft. Worth Languages:
English
Application Period Accepting Applications From 11/21/2025 To 03/01/2026
Contact Jessica Jones 3801 Holystone St Dallas, TX 75212 512‑287‑2028 americorpsvista@onestarfoundation.org
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