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2026-2027 Recruitment and Career Pathways VISTA- Austin, TX
 
 
 
American YouthWorks empowers young people to reach their full potential through education, workforce development, service, and leadership opportunities. Based in Austin, Texas, the organization provides programs that help youth earn credentials, gain career skills, complete community service projects, and build pathways to long-term success in education, employment, and civic engagement. Candidates should have strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills, with an interest in workforce development, community engagement, education, or nonprofit management. The ideal applicant is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable conducting research, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Experience with outreach, event planning, volunteer coordination, data tracking, Microsoft Office, or Google Workspace is helpful but not required. Candidates should be able to communicate professionally with employers, community partners, volunteers, and program staff. Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to develop resources and systems that support long-term organizational goals are important. A commitment to community service and expanding opportunities for young people is essential. This position is ideal for individuals interested in workforce development, community partnerships, or nonprofit leadership.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will strengthen American YouthWorks’ workforce development and community engagement capacity by building sustainable systems that support employer partnerships, career readiness, and volunteer engagement. Responsibilities include researching and cultivating employer relationships, coordinating outreach activities, conducting partnership meetings, developing tools to track employer engagement and workforce opportunities. The member will create career readiness resources such as resume guides, interview preparation materials, workshop content, and job search tools aligned with industry needs. Additional duties include assisting with career readiness workshops, developing staff implementation guides, assessing volunteer recruitment practices, creating outreach materials, strengthening community partnerships, supporting volunteer recruitment efforts, and documenting procedures, tracking systems, and resources that ensure long-term sustainability and organizational impact.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
None
 
Skills :
Recruitment ,  Communications ,  Social Services ,  Education ,  Team Work ,  Public Speaking ,  Youth Development ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
2026-2027 Recruitment and Career Pathways VISTA- Austin, TX
Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026  -   08/09/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations TEXAS  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/02/2026  To  08/10/2026 
Contact Jaffrey Gotay
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin   TX   78741
6177185811
jgotay@youthbuild.org
Listing ID 129762

       

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