Fellow Financial Support AmeriCorps VISTA

Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA Member at College for Social Innovation

Service Term: August 11, 2025 - August 10, 2026

Please note that this start date is subject to change. Start dates are based on a federal calendar and are not flexible. Regardless of start date, the term of service lasts exactly one year.

The Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA program places AmeriCorps VISTA members in full service with our campus and community partners for a one-year period. During this year, members spend 35 hours per week on their host site’s campus or with one of that campus’s community partners to work on building systems and programs that support low-income college students and community members. The VISTA member’s work is to build capacity, meaning that rather than directly serving the community, they’re enhancing or creating systems, structures, and resources that support the direct anti-poverty work. Campus Compact functions as the central VISTA program hub, performing program administration, offering training and support to VISTA members and their projects, and connecting the work happening in individual projects both to similar work happening nationwide and back to AmeriCorps. For detailed program information and FAQs, please visit our website.

Summary of Position Details:

The Fellow Financial Support VISTA will play a key role in building capacity for College for Social Innovation to enhance financial support for Pell-eligible students attending our programs. CFSI has two core programs, Semester in the City and Semester for Impact, in which students complete a mentored internship at a social impact organization for full college credit.

Working closely with the Operations and Program teams, the VISTA will work to enhance and streamline the financial support strategies and resources available for low-income college students enrolled in CFSI’s programs. This will include implementing an improved process for managing emergency funds, expanding access to financial resources, and developing comprehensive resource guides and materials to improve financial literacy, job readiness, and degree attainment for program participants.

The Fellow Financial Support VISTA will report to the Manager of Operations and work closely with the Operations Team and Program and Internships team, which support the enrollment and program experience for students. By expanding financial support and accessibility, the VISTA will directly contribute to CFSI’s mission of eliminating barriers to experiential learning for low-income students and cultivating the next generation of social sector leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Document and facilitate implementation of CFSI’s emergency fund process, including analyzing and collecting student feedback and results
• Conduct outreach to external organizations that could provide additional financial support or funding opportunities for low-income students
• Streamline and improve the student reimbursement process for food and health costs to reduce processing time and increase accessibility for low-income students
• Create and compile comprehensive financial resource guides to support students in navigating financial aid, food assistance, and job resources
• Update and refine financial literacy sessions for students to build skills in budgeting, accessing resources, and other topics relevant to financial literacy for young adults
• Attend orientation, weekly meetings, days of service, and trainings/retreats coordinated by Campus Compact
• Complete data collection and reporting activities required by Campus Compact and AmeriCorps

Preferred Qualifications:

• You have strong organizational and research skills
• You are a systems thinker who loves to solve puzzles using people-centered design
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with a wide range of people
• You have some experience working with or supporting young adults
• You have experience using Google Suite and spreadsheets to track and create documentation
• You are tech-savvy and able to learn new software quickly; a plus if you already have experience with Salesforce, FormAssembly, or Quickbooks

Requirements:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• US Citizen, national, DACA status, or legal permanent resident
• Must be able to complete a federal background check

Logistics:

• Status: Hybrid (present in the office 2-3 days a week, remote on other days)
  • Note: The VISTA member is expected to be present in the office 2-3 days a week and can work from home on the other days; VISTA members must be located within commuting distance of the College for Social Innovation.
• Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
  • Note: Hours are flexible depending on the preference of the VISTA member.

AmeriCorps VISTA Benefits:

• Bi-weekly living allowance of $1320.06
• End of service award (AmeriCorps member must choose one of two options; requires completion of full term of service to receive)
  • Segal AmeriCorps Education Award ($7,395)
  • End-of-Service Cash Stipend ($1,803.10)
• Relocation stipend for candidates moving more than 50 miles ($750)
• Mileage reimbursement for candidate moving more than 50 miles ($0.40/mile)
• Healthcare benefits (AmeriCorps members must choose one of two options)
  • Healthcare allowance for out-of-pocket expenses
  • Basic healthcare coverage
• 10 days personal leave
• 10 days sick leave
• 14 days holiday leave
• Child care assistance for children under 13 years of age (income dependent)
• Student loan forbearance or deferment for certain loans
• 1 year of noncompetitive eligibility for federal positions (required completion of full term of service)
• Access to professional development opportunities provided by Campus Compact and AmeriCorps

Additional Host-Site Benefits:

• $250 monthly housing stipend paid directly to landlord or lender
• $45 per month in reimbursement for public transportation or parking costs
• Up to $100 per month in telecommunications reimbursement for wifi and/or cell phone service
• Access to up to $500 per year in professional development funds
• Access to regular and ongoing feedback and professional development opportunities internally