AmeriCorps is hiring: Mi Patria PR Capacity Building in Isabela

Overview Mi Patria PR's mission is to enhance the well-being of communities in Puerto Rico and tackle displacement by addressing four programmatic areas: 1) Housing & Sustainability, 2) Emergency Response & Preparedness, 3) Veterans and Families, and 4) Education: Art & Music. The VISTA project will improve communities in Puerto Rico by recruiting and retaining volunteers to help with all project areas, to plan and evaluate projects related to home rehabilitation, and to improve social-emotional skills of students (K-12) through art and music workshops. The project will also reach veterans and family members in preparation for workforce readiness. Mi Patria PR is currently retrofitting one abandoned school in Isabela, PR into a community resiliency center. Four VISTA members will contribute to the goals of the project by performing activities such as volunteer management, project coordination, data analysis, communications, community engagement and fundraising over the course of their service. The proposed VISTA project aligns with 1) economic opportunity, 2) education, 3) veteran and military families, and 4) disaster preparedness focus areas. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties The AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Management & Recruitment Coordinator will strengthen Mi Patria PR’s capacity by developing systems to recruit, train, and retain volunteers. They will create outreach strategies, build partnerships with local organizations, and enhance volunteer engagement efforts. The member will implement tracking systems to measure volunteer impact, coordinate training programs, and organize service events that support housing, disaster relief, veteran services, and arts education initiatives. Through strategic planning and relationship-building, they will expand Mi Patria PR’s volunteer network, ensuring long-term sustainability and deeper community impact. Program Benefits Relocation Allowance Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend Training Living Allowance Health Coverage* Childcare assistance if eligible Housing Terms Car recommended. Service Areas Veterans Housing Community Outreach Technology Disaster Relief Education Skills Community Organization Team Work Conflict Resolution General Skills Veterans Communications Writing/Editing Computers/Technology Recruitment Summary Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program Mi Patria PR Capacity Building Program Start/End Date: 08/11/2025 - 08/10/2026 Work Schedule: Full Time Education level: College graduate Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Program Locations: PUERTO RICO Languages: Spanish, English Accepting Applications: From 06/25/2025 To 03/21/2026 Contact Raymond Collazo PO Box 2594 Isabela PR 00662 3479073912 www.mipatria.org #J-18808-Ljbffr