Prevention Initiative Coordinator (Alcohol Project) -AmeriCorps VISTA

About the role

The Prevention Initiative Coordinator – AmeriCorps VISTA will support the Prevention Network, a program of United Way of Northwest Vermont, by serving alongside the Winooski Partnership for Prevention. This role is designed to strengthen the WPP's ability to advance alcohol use disorder prevention through community engagement and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Support communications and engagement activities by helping draft and share project messages, assist with outreach events, and support the creation of materials that explain the project and how people can get involved.
• Aid in community and partner outreach by helping identify and connect with stakeholders, support initial engagement efforts, and track outreach and follow-up using simple tools or databases.
• Coordinate grassroots participation by supporting the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing support of volunteers, interns, and community members interested in prevention and advocacy work.
• Maintain and improve basic engagement systems by helping organize contact lists, track participation, and document outreach processes so they can be continued by staff after the VISTA term.
• Assist with long-term sustainability of prevention efforts by assisting with background research, documentation, and preparation related to future funding or program support.

Requirements

Available to start August 11th, 2025. High school diploma or equivalent. Required skills include communications, project coordination, meeting facilitation, and relationship building. Passion for community wellbeing.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

Communications, project coordination, meeting facilitation, and relationship building.

Benefits

• Living stipend of $24,962
• End of Service Education Award of $7,395 OR cash stipend of $1,800
• $250 monthly housing, transportation, or grocery stipend
• 10 paid personal days and 10 paid sick days plus federally recognized holidays
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Discounted gym membership
• Flexible schedule (35 hours per week)
• Loan deferment for qualified student loans
• Professional development, networking, and community engagement opportunities
• Opportunity to make an impact on your community
• Gain valuable experience

Pay

Up to $24,962 per year

Schedule

35 hours per week