We are currently hiring several AmeriCorps VISTA members! The different roles are described below. Please note that in order to be considered, you must apply through the AmeriCorps link listed for the respective position below. We can only consider candidates that apply through one of those links.
What You Will Be Doing:
IndyEast is a collaborative effort focused on helping residents across Indianapolis’ Eastside build financial stability and long-term opportunity. This place-based initiative brings together neighborhood organizations, employers, small businesses, housing partners, and local leaders to expand access to good jobs, stable housing, asset-building opportunities, and small business support. VISTA members will play an active role in strengthening IndyEast initiatives by helping partners coordinate programs, uncover insights through research and data, share stories of impact, and build the tools and systems that make collaborative community work more effective. Through their service, members will gain experience in community development, economic mobility initiatives, and cross-sector collaboration while helping expand opportunities for individuals and families across the Eastside.
The Economic Development & Partnerships VISTA will collaborate with the Economic Development team and community stakeholders to strengthen economic opportunity for residents. The VISTA member will partner with local leaders, nonprofit business associations, and community-based organizations to support corridor revitalization and job creation in historically underinvested neighborhoods. To accomplish this, the VISTA member will assist with outreach and partnership coordination, help develop workshops and resource guides, and support initiatives that connect residents to entrepreneurship resources, employment opportunities, and community-based economic development efforts. The member will also research best practices and help build systems that strengthen the local economy. The Economic Development & Partnerships VISTA will act as a collaborator and connector, building relationships and supporting initiatives that create a more vibrant, inclusive local economy.
LINK TO APPLY: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do-fromSearch=true&id=128781
The Housing Development & Stability VISTA will work with the IndyEast Housing Development team to support ongoing, community-focused initiatives related to housing affordability and preventing displacement. The Housing Development & Stability VISTA will collaborate with local nonprofits, community partners, and governmental agencies to lift up our economically diverse community through the promotion of affordable housing, neighborhood investment, and creative redevelopment strategies. To accomplish this, the Housing Development & Stability VISTA will support the management of IndyEast grant programs, including but not limited to owner-occupied repairs, predevelopment activities, and community development capacity building. The Housing Development & Stability VISTA will act as a collaborator and connector, building relationships and becoming involved in housing-related programs and long-term wealth building.
LINK TO APPLY: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do-fromSearch=true&id=128778
The Impact & Evaluation VISTA will work with the IndyEast team and evaluation partners to strengthen systems that track progress and measure impact across economic mobility initiatives on Indianapolis’ Eastside. The VISTA member will collaborate with nonprofits and program staff to support data collection, research, and reporting that inform strategies in workforce development, housing stability, wealth-building, and small business growth. To accomplish this, the Impact & Evaluation VISTA will develop shared data tools, dashboards, and reporting processes that track outcomes and community impact. The member will also support data analysis, research best practices in program evaluation, and contribute to reports and learning materials that guide decision-making and continuous improvement. The Impact & Evaluation VISTA will act as a collaborator and connector, helping partners coordinate data efforts and strengthen systems that support accountability, learning, and long-term impact.
LINK TO APPLY: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do-fromSearch=true&id=12878
The Wealth-Building & Financial Stability VISTA will collaborate with the Wealth-Building Opportunities team and local leaders to strengthen initiatives that help residents build financial stability and long-term economic mobility on Indianapolis’ Eastside. To accomplish this, the Wealth-Building & Financial Stability VISTA will partner with nonprofits, financial coaches, and evaluators to support programs that help residents build savings, strengthen financial capability, and pursue asset-building opportunities. This may include initiatives that connect residents to homeownership preparation, entrepreneurship resources, education and training opportunities, and other pathways to long-term financial security. The Wealth-Building Coordinator will act as a bridge between residents, local organizations, and IndyEast while researching best practices, planning activities, and developing partnerships to support economic prosperity that is inclusive, sustainable, and grounded in community.
LINK TO APPLY: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do-fromSearch=true&id=12878
The Workforce Pathways & Employer Engagement VISTA will work with the IndyEast Workforce Pathways team and local leaders to develop opportunities to increase economic stability and mobility for residents. The Workforce Pathways & Employer Engagement VISTA will collaborate with nonprofits, businesses, employers, and local government to research and support strategies that strengthen career pathways, workforce training, and long-term wealth-building for individuals and families. To accomplish this, the Workforce Pathways & Employer Engagement VISTA will foster employer partnerships, contribute to the development of workshops and resources, and assist in coordinating training opportunities that strengthen workforce pathways. The Workforce Pathways & Employer Engagement VISTA will act as a bridge between residents, employers, and IndyEast while researching best practices, planning activities, and developing partnerships to support workforce development.
LINK TO APPLY: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do-fromSearch=true&id=128780
Our work falls into five focus areas, with multiple activities within each focus area.
1. Financial Success: JBNC supports neighbors in achieving financial well-being. Through education, coaching services, and career development, neighbors increase capacity to create, build, and pass down long-term wealth.
2. Education Achievement: When youth have access to exceptional educational supports and are set up to succeed in school, their opportunities for the future grow exponentially. JBNC helps foster that progress through a continuum of health, social, and educational supports from birth through college and career.
3. Health & Wellness: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important for a happy life, and wellness looks different for each of us from generation to generation. That means different tools and programs to meet different goals. JBNC offers resources to help our neighbors achieve the results that lead to health and independence.
4. Housing Opportunities: By providing safe, stable housing options to families, older adults, mobility-impaired, and vulnerable families, JBNC is able to enhance and maintain quality of life for multiple generations. JBNC owns, operates and manages 250 housing units to offer stable housing to those who need it most.
5. Community Development: Great neighborhoods aren't just about the people - they're also about the places where we live, work, and play. JBNC works with neighbors, partners, and other stakeholders to improve the quality of life through impactful projects and initiatives that affect the quality of life for all residents.
