Make an impact and join our exciting team as an AmeriCorps VISTA!
We’re looking for an Economic Development AmeriCorps VISTA to start in January. For more information and to apply, click here.
About the Position
The Economic Development VISTA will assist with the identification and creation of needed services for low-income clients. These services will include:
- an online employment board
- new skill-building classes that are not currently being offered
- and development of internships for approximately 10 low-income youth.
The VISTA will be a key component in building the overall capacity of the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation by creating a long-term strategic plan based on community needs, and by engaging 10 new committed volunteers that will be key in assisting 2500 community members in need.
About the Foundation
Red Lodge Area Community Foundation believes in building a thriving community through stewardship, collaboration, and innovation. The Foundation serves the community by helping donors meet community needs, now and in the future, through our endowment fund, grants, and other avenues of giving; funding projects in arts and culture, education, environment, health and social services; and supporting other nonprofits through training, leadership, and sponsoring the annual Red Lodge Fun Run for Charities.In the Red Lodge area, 500 households are living in poverty. Nonprofit organizations supported by the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation are actively providing these households to needed services and connecting them to resources needed to overcome poverty-imposed obstacles and hardships.