Economic Empowerment - AmeriCorps VISTA

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The Economic Empowerment VISTA will make meaningful contributions to IRC Denver’s Economic Empowerment programs, advancing our work supporting both near and long-term outcomes of stabilization, poverty reduction, and community integration for refugees and asylees. This is a service opportunity with AmeriCorps and IRC Denver. Review description carefully for more information and application instructions.

Member Duties:

The Economic Empowerment VISTA member’s projects may include drafting programmatic policies and procedures for review by IRC staff, researching and assisting in development of frameworks to monitor programs and outcomes, and developing resource-mapping systems. The VISTA member’s efforts will also include designing surveys or other client feedback tools and reviewing client feedback to increase agency understanding of and ability to be responsive to the communities being served.

VISTA project areas may include employment skills development, financial capabilities, English language learning, technology use support, and navigation of systems necessary for basic needs access including food, health, clothing, childcare, and transportation. The VISTA member will help further develop systems and monitoring tools; evaluate current programs, analyze data to capture unmet client needs or unreached clients; develop curriculum and program materials; conduct resource mapping; create referral resource banks; provide written reports on recommendations.

While VISTA assignments do not include regular direct service work, the VISTA members will have the opportunity to substantially contribute to programs that are responsive to clients’ needs and interests, following an approach that combats barriers that systemically exclude communities IRC serves.

The VISTA member’s efforts will result in a greater capacity for the organization to hold its various Economic Empowerment programs accountable to clients’ unique needs so it can best support their ability to stabilize, integrate in their community, and thrive.

Requirements

• The best candidates have an openness to working with people from varied backgrounds, are able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment among dedicated professionals and have a proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Must commit to completing 12 months of full-time service beginning September 8, 2026. Schedule is 37.5 hours per week. 3 days in-office; 2 days remote.
• Must meet all AmeriCorps requirements and apply through the AmeriCorps website. DO NOT use apply button on the IRC careers page Applications must be submitted to AmeriCorps at this link:

VISTA Benefits - The below benefits are offered by AmeriCorps directly to service members. No financial compensation is provided by the IRC. VISTA members are responsible for confirming and maintaining eligibility for all benefits with AmeriCorps. Benefit details available here: https://www.americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits

• AmeriCorps provides VISTAs with a $68.39 daily living allowance during their service period.
• Upon successful completion of service, VISTAs may be eligible to receive a $7395 education award or $1800 cash end of service stipend.
• AmeriCorps VISTA Health Benefits
• AmeriCorps VISTA Relocation Allowance (if eligible)
• AmeriCorps VISTA Childcare Assistance (if eligible)
• 10 Days Personal Leave
• 10 Days Sick Leave
• Parental, Emergency, and Extended Medical Leave as eligible

To Apply

• Applications must be submitted to AmeriCorps at this link: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=130169
• DO NOT use the apply button on this IRC careers page. Only use the above AmeriCorps link to apply

NOTE: IRC US Benefits information displaying at the bottom of this page DOES NOT apply to this position. Ready above AmeriCorps Benefits section for a list of service benefits.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.