AmeriCorps
Job Overview
IKONC (Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and North Carolina, pronounced "iconic") is a consortium of state civic engagement organizations based in higher education with the goals of educating students for active citizenship and partnering with communities for positive change. The four organizations are Community-Engaged Alliance (IN), EngageKY, Community Campus Coalition (OH), and North Carolina Campus Engagement. The IKONC organizations have partnered together to create the Communities Thriving VISTA project, which seeks to place VISTA members with nonprofit organizations in order to address poverty-related issues and create positive community outcomes. Communities Thriving VISTA members will serve with a local agency and work with community groups to benefit low income individuals and families.
Communities Thriving is seeking VISTA Leaders to help lead and support 18 VISTA members throughout Kentucky, Ohio, North Carolina, and Indiana. This person should reside in one of the participating states. The anticipated start date for the Indiana position is January 2026. Must have previous experience in a national service program (i.e. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, NCCC, etc.).
Member Duties Communities Thriving VISTA Leaders will support and strengthen a cohort of VISTA members serving at higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to address poverty through sustainable, capacity‑building strategies. VISTA Leaders will provide training, mentorship, and project support to ensure members effectively build systems that expand access to education, workforce development, food security, and economic mobility. Leaders will facilitate collaboration across sites, support data collection and reflection, and help translate community needs into measurable outcomes. Through leadership development and capacity‑building support, VISTA Leaders will enhance member effectiveness, increase host site impact, and contribute to long‑term pathways out of poverty.
Program Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible
Training
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Living Allowance
Relocation Allowance
Health Coverage*
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
Car recommended
Service Areas
Technology
Community Outreach
Neighborhood Revitalization
Community and Economic Development
Housing
Veterans
Homelessness
Children/Youth
Hunger
Health
Education
Skills
Community Organization
Counseling
Social Services
Writing/Editing
Communications
General Skills
Fund raising/Grant Writing
Public Speaking
Recruitment
Non-Profit Management
Team Work
Education
Leadership
Youth Development
Computers/Technology
Conflict Resolution
Veterans
Summary Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders
Program: Communities Thriving VISTA Leader - IN
Program Start/End Date: 01/12/2026 - 01/11/2027
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: College graduate
Age Requirement: Minimum 18, Maximum None
Program Locations: INDIANA
Languages: English
Accepting Applications: From 12/10/2025 To 12/25/2025
Contact: Abby Huffman, 90 Campbell Dr, Highland Heights KY 41076, 7402603264, abby.huffman@engageky.org
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Communities Thriving is seeking VISTA Leaders to help lead and support 18 VISTA members throughout Kentucky, Ohio, North Carolina, and Indiana. This person should reside in one of the participating states. The anticipated start date for the Indiana position is January 2026. Must have previous experience in a national service program (i.e. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, NCCC, etc.).
Member Duties Communities Thriving VISTA Leaders will support and strengthen a cohort of VISTA members serving at higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to address poverty through sustainable, capacity‑building strategies. VISTA Leaders will provide training, mentorship, and project support to ensure members effectively build systems that expand access to education, workforce development, food security, and economic mobility. Leaders will facilitate collaboration across sites, support data collection and reflection, and help translate community needs into measurable outcomes. Through leadership development and capacity‑building support, VISTA Leaders will enhance member effectiveness, increase host site impact, and contribute to long‑term pathways out of poverty.
Program Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible
Training
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Living Allowance
Relocation Allowance
Health Coverage*
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
Car recommended
Service Areas
Technology
Community Outreach
Neighborhood Revitalization
Community and Economic Development
Housing
Veterans
Homelessness
Children/Youth
Hunger
Health
Education
Skills
Community Organization
Counseling
Social Services
Writing/Editing
Communications
General Skills
Fund raising/Grant Writing
Public Speaking
Recruitment
Non-Profit Management
Team Work
Education
Leadership
Youth Development
Computers/Technology
Conflict Resolution
Veterans
Summary Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders
Program: Communities Thriving VISTA Leader - IN
Program Start/End Date: 01/12/2026 - 01/11/2027
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: College graduate
Age Requirement: Minimum 18, Maximum None
Program Locations: INDIANA
Languages: English
Accepting Applications: From 12/10/2025 To 12/25/2025
Contact: Abby Huffman, 90 Campbell Dr, Highland Heights KY 41076, 7402603264, abby.huffman@engageky.org
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