Public and School Partnership: AmeriCorps VISTA Coordinator II

Job Description

Overview

The Public & School Partnership's AmeriCorps VISTA program is recruiting a new Coordinator II to assist with supporting and managing our 18 VISTA members and 15 Summer Associates during their year of service to schools and non-profit organizations in the community. We are based at the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at Utah State University in Cache County, Utah!Who we are looking for:

We seek a dedicated, organized professional who has experience or interest in working in a unique service-oriented setting that combines the best the university and local community have to offer. The Coordinator will work directly with the Project Director, office staff, VISTA Leaders, and VISTA members to ensure program, VISTA member, and service site success. PSP's Coordinators are truly the glue that holds the organization together; therefore, applicants expressing a desire to remain in the position for a few years are preferred. This Coordinator II position focuses on all aspects related to the hiring and exiting AmeriCorps members and employees, along with AmeriCorps member support and supervision, partner site support and development, monthly financial duties, reporting support, and event support.What you will gain as a Coordinator with PSP's AmeriCorps VISTA program:

The Coordinator II qualifies for the outstanding benefits package provided by USU, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance as well as retirement savings. PSP also encourages the pursuit of professional development opportunities and is often able to provide resources to attend conferences, workshops, and other activities that contribute to the success of the employee as it relates to the position. Additionally, you'll gain invaluable experience supporting and collaborating with university, school, and local nonprofit and business partners. Last but never least, working with PSP guarantees you'll work with a diverse, supportive, fun group of professionals!

This position is a full-time, benefited, salary-based position through Utah State University. Salary is grant-contingent and is therefore non-negotiable. Some monthly travel required - work-related mileage reimbursement provided.

Non-exempt positions are eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, earn 12 days of paid vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave per year, 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution into your retirement. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2026-2027.

Responsibilities

Generally, position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Hiring and On-boarding coordination, in-service AmeriCorps member verification

Exiting coordination for AmeriCorps members

Internal and federal reporting assistance

Event support (service projects, social/recognition events, and training conferences/workshops)

AmeriCorps VISTA Leader supervision

AmeriCorps member site visits

Placement site support and development

Monthly financial responsibilities including receipt and invoice submission

VISTA member recognition

Reviewing & editing program handbook and other written materials

VISTA Assignment Description & Service Opportunity Listing assistance

Monthly Newsletter drafting

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

At least two years' experience working in a professional position, OR an Associate's degree

At least 18 years of age

Can pass federal, state, and National Sex Offender Registry background check

Experience with Google Drive applications (sheets, docs, forms, slides, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with AmeriCorps projects and service (AmeriCorps alumni and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers are highly encouraged to apply)

Experience hiring, on-boarding, and exiting staff members

Experience supervising others in a professional setting

Self-motivated - proactive and productive with minimal direct supervision

Detail-oriented, ability to meet sometimes overlapping deadlines without prompting

Effective and adaptable communicator

Bachelor's degree (not required)

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV".

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) is Utah's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IDRPP opened its doors in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the U.S. to focus on the educational and social needs of children and adults with disabilities. Over the past 50 years the IDRPP has grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them.

The IDRPP is committed to hiring people with disabilities, veterans, and diverse individuals from all communities and backgrounds. We value visible and invisible differences, and we recognize that diversity makes us stronger. We welcome applicants who bring something different and unique to our organization. We value creativity, loyalty, and hard work. We believe that we can change the world and make it a better, more inclusive place for everyone, and we want to hire people who also believe that they can make a difference.

Mission:

We are working together to create inclusive communities and improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families through sustainable innovation, collaborative research, responsive service, and interdisciplinary training and education.

Values:

We Innovate: We lead by developing dynamic, sustainable, forward-thinking programs and services.

We Include: We demonstrate how to effectively work toward inclusive communities in our planning, programs, and services. We celebrate diversity in ability, race, ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexual orientation, politics, and religion.

We Collaborate: We forge partnerships. Working together makes us more effective and responsive to the current needs of our clients and communities.

We Care: We do what we do because we care. We are making the world a better place for people with disabilities and their families.

Funding Statement

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice is one of the largest research and outreach centers at USU, and we are largely funded through grants, contracts, and fee-for-service programs. All staff positions at the IDRPP are contingent upon funding, and all senior staff at the IDRPP with graduate degrees are responsible for helping to generate funding to support our operations and growth.

College Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provides students with real-world service and research opportunities.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

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