Sacramento Overdose Prevention VISTA

Overview

Sacramento County Opioid Coalition is recruiting one new Ameri Corps VISTA member to support overdose prevention activities in Sacramento, CA. The Ameri Corps VISTA member will build capacity for the Sacramento County Opioid Coalition by supporting key initiatives focused on preventing substance use and overdoses in the community. Key projects will include developing an anti-stigma toolkit focused on Narcan expansion; creating an influencer outreach toolkit for social media engagement;

developing xylazine communication plans; developing social media templates and workflows to enhance public awareness.

The selected member will develop skills in community outreach, marketing, desk research, planning and organization, social media, and public health. The selected candidate will be part a statewide member learning community through PHI Center for Health Leadership and Impact (CHLI). This community includes support from VISTA Leads and professional development opportunities including workshops, networking events, conferences and other trainings. Members will be part of a network of over 200 CHLI Ameri Corps alums.

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All members serve full-time, 40 hours per week for a full 12-month term. This is an in-person position and the selected candidates must live within commuting distance of Sacramento, CA. Modest relocation assistance is available. Please note, this role is capacity building focused and will not include any direct service. This VISTA member will need to be able to independently complete tasks.

Additionally, the VISTA member should have interest in program coordination and project management versus direct service.

Education award upon successful completion of service, Living Allowance, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Training, Health Coverage, Childcare assistance if eligible, Relocation Allowance.

• For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours

• Public Safety
• Community Outreach
• Health
• Community and Economic Development
• Public Health Ameri Corps
• Education

• Team Work
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Public Health
• Non-Profit Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Community Organization
• Computers/Technology
• General Skills
• Social Services
• Writing/Editing
• Communications

Program Type:
Ameri Corps VISTA

Program Sacramento Overdose Prevention VISTA

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

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Education level:
College graduate

Age Requirement:
Minimum: 18

Program Locations: CALIFORNIA

Languages:

Spanish (Spanish a plus);
English

Accepting Applications From 01/01/2026 To 04/01/2026

Karlene Kuhn

555 12th Street, Oakland CA 94607

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