25-26 NM Afterschool Sustainability Expansion VISTA

The 25-26 NM Afterschool Sustainability Expansion VISTA position at AmeriCorps in New Mexico focuses on enhancing access to afterschool programs for low-income children. Responsibilities include expanding meal access, coordinating grants, and supporting professional development for afterschool providers. Benefits include a living allowance, training, and potential health coverage. This is a full-time role with a program duration from April 2025 to April 2026.
Research shows high quality afterschool programs increase student academic performance, behavioral improvements and are a factor in supporting regular school attendance. The 21st Century Community Learning Centers programs provide competitive funding for school community partnerships in Title 1 schools in need of improvement serving low income children. The initial funding is provided for a limited time period; to keep this resource operating for students and their families in their community, a community outreach and engagement strategy need to be established to promote the sustainability of afterschool programs. Join the Afterschool Alliance and the New Mexico Out of School Time on their mission to ensure that every child has access to high quality afterschool programs in New Mexico. The New Mexico Out of School Time is located in Albuquerque, NM. Afterschool Alliance VISTAs are eligible for the following benefits: up to $1000/mo for housing, $50/mo for gas, and $150/mo for groceries.

Member Duties : Expand access to the CACFP program and increase the number of low-income children receiving nutritious afterschool and summer meals; Coordinate mini-grants and communicate with afterschool grant recipients to ensure implementation and evaluation of impact; Collaborate with network staff to support fund development and financial sustainability efforts; In collaboration with staff and partners, develop and implement professional development activities for afterschool providers in New Mexico.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* .

Terms :
None

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education , Hunger .

Skills :
Public Speaking , Youth Development , Education , Community Organization , Leadership , Communications , Non-Profit Management .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

25-26 NM Afterschool Sustainability Expansion VISTA

Program Start/End Date

04/07/2025 - 04/06/2026

Work Schedule

Full Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

NEW MEXICO

Accepting Applications

From 03/06/2025 To 12/31/2025

Contact

Tiyana Glenn

1101 14th St NW

Washington DC 20005

12023472030

tglenn@afterschoolalliance.org

Listing ID

104290