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VISTA Community Partnership Coordinator

AmeriCorps, Opelika, AL, United States


The Lee County Literacy Coalition (LCLC) provides free one-to-one tutoring for adult learners in reading, math, writing and GED preparation as well as literacy workshops and family literacy programs. AmeriCorps is a national service organization that provides support through funding and people power to more than 2,000 organizations across America. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations to strengthen communities across our nation. With a continuation AmeriCorps grant award, Lee County Literacy Coalition will onboard six VISTA members and three Summer Associates to contribute to the goals of building organizational capacity. Project activities include increasing partnerships, seeking learning spaces to host workshops, engaging learners and volunteer recruitment. Other objectives include donor relations, marketing, and resource development.

https://www.leecountyliteracy.org/americorpsvista

Member Duties
Everyone has a right to literacy. To help promote equitable access to literacy education, opportunities and resources for adults, the VISTA Member will build capacity by developing sustainable community partnerships to extend program awareness and collaboration. Targeted rural areas: Lee, Macon and Chambers counties.

Program Benefits

Living Allowance

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Childcare assistance if eligible

Health Coverage*

Training

Relocation Allowance

For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

Terms
Permits attendance at school during off hours, permits working at another job during off hours, car recommended.

Service Areas
Community Outreach, Education.

Skills
Disaster Services, Communications, Public Speaking, Community Organization.

Summary
Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
Program: VISTA Community Partnership Coordinator
Program Start/End Date: 01/29/2026 - 12/31/2026
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement: Minimum: 18
Program Locations: ALABAMA
Languages: English
Accepting Applications: From 01/22/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact
Patricia Butts
505 W Thomason Cir
Opelika AL 36801
334-705-0001
Patricia@leecountyliteracy.org
www.leecountyliteracy.org

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