The Toolbox KC Community Engagement and Outreach VISTA
AmeriCorps, Kansas City, KS, United States
The Community Engagement and Outreach VISTA will support The Toolbox (Mission Adelante) in strengthening its ability to connect residents in Wyandotte County with programs, resources, and opportunities that support long-term stability. The VISTA will help expand outreach efforts, build community partnerships, and develop sustainable systems that increase visibility and access to services for low-income and underserved residents. Throughout the service year, the VISTA will assist in creating and documenting a comprehensive outreach plan focused on North and Northeast Kansas City, KS. This includes developing communication materials, building relationships with community organizations and partners, and establishing tools that support consistent engagement. The member will also help strengthen digital communication by maintaining website content, creating templates for social media and outreach materials, and developing a content calendar to support ongoing visibility. In addition, the VISTA will support systems for fundraising, volunteer engagement, and special events. This includes helping develop a fundraising campaign for The Toolbox’s five-year anniversary, creating event planning tools, and building a volunteer recruitment and tracking system. The member will also assist in planning and documenting outreach strategies for community events such as 913 Day. Professional development is integrated throughout the year, with opportunities for training, networking, and participation in team meetings and AmeriCorps activities. By building sustainable outreach, communication, and resource development systems, the VISTA will help The Toolbox strengthen its long-term capacity to serve residents and expand access to programs that support economic stability.
Member Duties The VISTA member will build The Toolbox’s long-term capacity to expand outreach, strengthen partnerships, and improve access to services for residents in Wyandotte County. They will develop and document a comprehensive outreach plan, create communication materials, and establish systems that support consistent engagement with community organizations, churches, and neighborhood partners. The member will also strengthen digital communication by maintaining website content, creating templates, and developing a content calendar. In addition, they will support fundraising and volunteer engagement by building tools for events, campaigns, and volunteer coordination. Throughout the year, the VISTA will participate in professional development, team meetings, and AmeriCorps activities while creating sustainable systems that help The Toolbox connect more residents to programs and resources.
Program Benefits
Health Coverage*
Housing
Training
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Relocation Allowance
Childcare assistance if eligible
Living Allowance
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 Community Outreach.
Skills
Computers/Technology
Communications
Community Organization
Public Speaking
Team Work
Program Type AmeriCorps VISTA
Program The Toolbox KC Community Engagement and Outreach VISTA
Program Start/End Date 07/13/2026 - 07/12/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement Minimum: 18; Maximum: None
Program Locations KANSAS
Languages English
Accepting Applications From 03/30/2026 To 06/01/2026
Contact Raegan Billinger 619 Ann Ave Kansas City KS 66101 913-573-8232 rbillinger@wycokck.org
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Member Duties The VISTA member will build The Toolbox’s long-term capacity to expand outreach, strengthen partnerships, and improve access to services for residents in Wyandotte County. They will develop and document a comprehensive outreach plan, create communication materials, and establish systems that support consistent engagement with community organizations, churches, and neighborhood partners. The member will also strengthen digital communication by maintaining website content, creating templates, and developing a content calendar. In addition, they will support fundraising and volunteer engagement by building tools for events, campaigns, and volunteer coordination. Throughout the year, the VISTA will participate in professional development, team meetings, and AmeriCorps activities while creating sustainable systems that help The Toolbox connect more residents to programs and resources.
Program Benefits
Health Coverage*
Housing
Training
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Relocation Allowance
Childcare assistance if eligible
Living Allowance
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 Community Outreach.
Skills
Computers/Technology
Communications
Community Organization
Public Speaking
Team Work
Program Type AmeriCorps VISTA
Program The Toolbox KC Community Engagement and Outreach VISTA
Program Start/End Date 07/13/2026 - 07/12/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement Minimum: 18; Maximum: None
Program Locations KANSAS
Languages English
Accepting Applications From 03/30/2026 To 06/01/2026
Contact Raegan Billinger 619 Ann Ave Kansas City KS 66101 913-573-8232 rbillinger@wycokck.org
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