Grants and Research VISTA-UWGLV

1 day ago


Philadelphia, PA, United States AmeriCorps Full time

Grants and Research VISTA-UWGLV

All United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley AmeriCorps VISTA assignments will expand capacity towards population level goals across the region. UWGLV strives to create population level change in areas of education, community stability, and healthy aging to ensure individuals who experience crisis have the supports they need to rebound. The UWGLV VISTA project focuses on strengthening the networks of providers that deliver services to address concerns and through working with UWGLV staff they support the efforts across all three-issue areas. VISTAs address issues at the programmatic and system levels seeking to identify and deal with the root causes by utilizing the collective impact framework.

Member Duties : The Grants & Research VISTA will help United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley unlock new funding to expand resources and address community needs. Working closely with the Grants Administration team, this role will research and identify new grant opportunities, explore potential funding partners, and support the creation of a grants policy manual to streamline processes. The VISTA will strengthen workflows, analyze funding prospects, and assist in implementing effective grant management practices. Based primarily in our Allentown office (at least 60% in person), this role offers the chance to directly impact our ability to serve more people and strengthen our community.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Training .

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .

Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Education , Community Outreach , Neighborhood Revitalization , Housing , Hunger , Homelessness , Children/Youth , Health , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :
Social Services , Counseling , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Urban Planning , Communications , Public Health , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Youth Development , Conflict Resolution



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