Albuquerque Mayor's Office VISTA

Overview

The City of Albuquerque (CABQ) Ameri Corps VISTA program is designed to strengthen civic engagement and build sustainable systems that address poverty-related challenges across the city. The program focuses on creating and expanding volunteer and civic engagement initiatives that support populations disproportionately impacted by poverty, including youth, adults with disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness. VISTA members collaborate with City of Albuquerque departments and community partners to co-design and implement programs that increase access to services, promote volunteerism, and empower residents to engage in local decision‑making.

Through partnership development, capacity building, and systems improvement, VISTAs help align community‑driven solutions with citywide priorities. The program emphasizes sustainable civic engagement strategies, including volunteer recruitment and coordination, leadership development, and impact assessment. VISTA members support outreach efforts, develop frameworks to streamline processes, and strengthen collaboration between the City and nonprofit, educational, and community‑based organizations. By expanding access to resources and fostering cross‑sector partnerships, the CABQ VISTA program helps residents recognize and use their collective power to shape the decisions that impact their lives.

Through this work, VISTA members contribute to long‑term poverty reduction by strengthening the systems and relationships that support resilient, empowered communities.

The VISTA member will build organizational capacity for civic engagement and volunteer programs within the City of Albuquerque by working internally with City departments to strengthen systems that address poverty‑related challenges. The member will analyze and help design internal frameworks, tools, and documentation to support sustainable volunteer management, including policies, workflows, and data tracking. The VISTA will research best practices and develop internal resources to inform staff‑led volunteer and partnership strategies.

Additionally, the VISTA will support internal planning and assessment, contribute to program evaluation and impact measurement, and assist City staff in aligning community initiatives with citywide priorities to ensure long‑term impact beyond the VISTA service year.

• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Training
• Health Coverage*
• Relocation Allowance

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

Housing, Hunger, Veterans, Environment, Neighborhood Revitalization, Homelessness.

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• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps VISTA
• Program:
  City of Albuquerque Mayor's Office VISTA
• Start/End Date: 02/09/2026 - 02/07/2027
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum 18, Maximum none
• Program Locations:
  New Mexico
• Accepting Applications:
  From 01/07/2026 To 01/17/2026

Dionna Arellano
1 Civic Plaza
Albuquerque NM 87102

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https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-engagement