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VISTA Community Outreach Coordinator
 
 
 
Strengthen the City of Poplarville's organizational and community capacity to address poverty, increase economic stability, and improve access to resources for underserved residents by establishing sustainable grant development, volunteer engagement, partnership, and outreach systems. The project supports the AmeriCorps VISTA focus areas of Economic Opportunity and Healthy Futures.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will strengthen community partnerships and develop sustainable volunteer and outreach systems to support low-income residents of Poplarville. Responsibilities include identifying community needs, building relationships with local nonprofits, schools, businesses, and local faith-based organizations, and developing volunteer recruitment and coordination procedures. The member will create outreach materials, community resources directories, and organizational tracking systems; the position will also support collaborative planning related to food security, workforce opportunities, housing stability, and community wellness. These efforts will strengthen the City’s ability to coordinate resources and address poverty-related challenges.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Health ,  Hunger ,  Homelessness ,  Housing . 
 
Skills :
Counseling ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Computers/Technology ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Education ,  Fine Arts/Crafts ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Leadership ,  Public Speaking ,  Recruitment ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Writing/Editing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
VISTA Community Outreach Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
01/11/2027  -   01/10/2028
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MISSISSIPPI  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  10/16/2026  To  08/13/2027 
Contact Louise Smith
200 Highway 26 E
Poplarville   MS   39470
6017958161
mayor@poplarvillems.gov
Listing ID 131264

       

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