OneStar Communication & Engagement VISTA Leader_Teleservice

Overview

One Star Foundation (One Star), located in Austin, Texas is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to strengthen the capacity of the nonprofit infrastructure to enable communities to more effectively solve social challenges. As part of this mission, One Star established the One Star Foundation Statewide VISTA Intermediary Program in 2014. After launching with 3 members at 2 host sites in August 2014, One Star now sponsors about 20 members at 24 host sites across Texas.

These VISTAs are fighting poverty through their service in Disaster Services, Economic Opportunity, Education, Veterans and Families, and Healthy Futures. One Star is seeking an Ameri Corps VISTA Leader to provide leadership, peer development, and training to One Star VISTA members across Texas. Since this Statewide VISTA Intermediary Project is growing rapidly, the One Star Communication and Engagement VISTA Leader will have the opportunity to play a key leadership role in program development and helping members build a lifelong connection to service.

The VISTA Leader will also help recruit, coordinate, train and support One Star VISTAs to help them maximize their individual and collective impact.

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You must have at least one full term of service as a full-time Ameri Corps VISTA, Ameri Corps State/National, NCCC member, or at least one traditional term of service as a Peace Corps Volunteer to apply as a VISTA Leader. Housing Allowance- $200/mo. If you were to accept this position for in person service/ hybrid service/ or full teleservice you would need to live in or to relocate to Austin, Texas for this position.

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One Star Foundation’s Communication and Engagement VISTA Leader will help build the capacity of One Star Foundation’s Statewide VISTA Intermediary Program by providing training, peer development, and support to One Star VISTA members across Texas. The Leader will mentor and coordinate teams of VISTA members throughout the state, and develop and provide members with resources. In collaboration with the One Star Ameri Corps VISTA Program Specialist, the VISTA Leader will help recruit and support incoming VISTA members.

The VISTA Leader will also help create professional development trainings in collaboration with One Star staff. Additionally, the VISTA leader will develop tools to help ensure that all VISTAs feel supported and appreciated. Some light travel will be required for the position.

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

• For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit

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

Education, Environment, Community and Economic Development, Community Outreach.

Community Organization, Conflict Resolution, Writing/Editing, Team Work, Computers/Technology, Public Speaking, Leadership, General Skills, Recruitment, Communications.

Program Type:
Ameri Corps VISTA Leaders

Program:
One Star Communication & Engagement VISTA

Program Start/End Date: 03/09/2026 - 03/08/2027

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Education level:
Some college

Age Requirement:
Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

Program Locations: TEXAS

Accepting Applications:
From 01/26/2026 To 03/31/2026

Contact:
Jessica Jones

2200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Austin TX 78702

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