George Washington University (GW) is seeking VISTAs to serve as School Community Partnerships VISTA Fellows in DC public schools. The VISTAs will liaise with employee volunteer programs, college volunteers, families, community and faith-based organizations to support student success and enrichment programs in the school. VISTAs will create and maintain assessments, databases, and communication tools. VISTAs will build education-related knowledge and experience, as well as partnership development, project management, and communication skills. The year-long project term is somewhat variable, based on the start date. We are seeking candidates who excel in relationship-building, are results-oriented and comfortable taking initiative, and have strong communications and project management skills. This is a full-time (40hrs a week) 12 month service term with the GWServes AmeriCorps VISTA Program.
Member Duties
Support in school and afterschool academic and student and family enrichment programs
Plan and execute a series of partner engagement opportunities
Coordinate with school and GW personnel to develop program standards and training
Codify the partner intake and vetting process
Build innovative programs
Create and disseminate communications in a variety of media
Plan and carry out school events
Additional capacity-building activities as assigned
Program Benefits
Living Allowance
Relocation Allowance
Training
Health Coverage*
Childcare assistance if eligible
Education award upon successful completion of service
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit
https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/
Terms Permits working at another job during off hours, Permits attendance at school during off hours.
Service Areas Education, Community Outreach, Children/Youth
Skills
Youth Development
Team Work
General Skills
Fund Raising/Grant Writing
Social Services
Business/Entrepreneur
Conflict Resolution
Urban Planning
Leadership
Computers/Technology
Communications
Recruitment
Teaching/Tutoring
Public Speaking
Community Organization
Writing/Editing
Education
Non-Profit Management
Summary Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program:
DCPS Community Partnerships Fellow
Program Start/End Date:
03/09/2026 - 09/07/2027
Work Schedule:
Full Time
Education level:
Some college
Age Requirement:
Minimum: 21, Maximum: None
Program Locations:
District of Columbia Washington/Baltimore
Languages:
English
Accepting Applications:
From 01/12/2026 To 09/01/2027
Contact Amy Cohen 2300 H St NW Washington DC 20037 202-994-7981 gwserves@gwu.edu serve.gwu.edu
Listing ID 111353
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Member Duties
Support in school and afterschool academic and student and family enrichment programs
Plan and execute a series of partner engagement opportunities
Coordinate with school and GW personnel to develop program standards and training
Codify the partner intake and vetting process
Build innovative programs
Create and disseminate communications in a variety of media
Plan and carry out school events
Additional capacity-building activities as assigned
Program Benefits
Living Allowance
Relocation Allowance
Training
Health Coverage*
Childcare assistance if eligible
Education award upon successful completion of service
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit
https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/
Terms Permits working at another job during off hours, Permits attendance at school during off hours.
Service Areas Education, Community Outreach, Children/Youth
Skills
Youth Development
Team Work
General Skills
Fund Raising/Grant Writing
Social Services
Business/Entrepreneur
Conflict Resolution
Urban Planning
Leadership
Computers/Technology
Communications
Recruitment
Teaching/Tutoring
Public Speaking
Community Organization
Writing/Editing
Education
Non-Profit Management
Summary Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program:
DCPS Community Partnerships Fellow
Program Start/End Date:
03/09/2026 - 09/07/2027
Work Schedule:
Full Time
Education level:
Some college
Age Requirement:
Minimum: 21, Maximum: None
Program Locations:
District of Columbia Washington/Baltimore
Languages:
English
Accepting Applications:
From 01/12/2026 To 09/01/2027
Contact Amy Cohen 2300 H St NW Washington DC 20037 202-994-7981 gwserves@gwu.edu serve.gwu.edu
Listing ID 111353
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