AmeriCorps: VISTA

An AmeriCorps VISTA at Mississippi Park Connection will support the connection between people and the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, a national park. The VISTA will build capacity for youth education, environmental stewardship, and community programs and support fundraising and communications. Specifically, the AmeriCorps member will increase our communications and support fundraising efforts for our BIPOC Outside Twin Cities events. The Corps Member will support fundraising and our membership program by coordinating acknowledgements of members and building opportunities for membership at the Saint Anthony Falls Lock and Dam. Each of these efforts will build capacity toward a capital campaign for a new River Learning Center on the Mississippi River.

Member Duties :

• Work with Community Engagement Coordinator and Development Manager to create a marketing plan and fundraise for BIPOC Twin Cities Outdoor Programs

• Work with Development Manager to support annual fund volunteers and an annual fundraiser Picnic for the Park.

• Develop Scholarships for youth programs with Education Coordinator

• Support community engagement surrounding the Mississippi River Learning Center.

• Support new fund development strategies at the Mississippi River’s Visitor Centers such as educational material sales and membership acquisition.

• Develop process for gift acknowledgement, tracking, and growing/stewarding the Mississippi Park Connection membership program.

Program Benefits :

• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

• Training

• Living Allowance

• $375 in Prof Dev Funds from Stewards

• Health Coverage*

• Relocation Allowance

• Childcare assistance if eligible

• $125 housing reimbursement from Mississippi Park Connection

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare

Deadline: The deadline for 2021 has passed. Please check back in June or July of 2022 to apply for next year.