YouthBuild Louisville is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through education, job training, leadership development, and community service. Serving young adults ages 16–24, the program provides opportunities to earn a GED or high school diploma while gaining hands-on training in construction, horticulture, and other career pathways. With a focus on leadership, responsibility, and personal growth, YouthBuild Louisville equips students with the academic, professional, and life skills needed to succeed in post-secondary education, the workforce, and beyond. The program emphasizes both individual transformation and community impact, empowering students to become engaged, self-sufficient leaders. The VISTA member will strengthen YouthBuild Louisville’s capacity by building sustainable systems for academic tracking, post-secondary readiness, and student engagement. They will develop databases, curricula, and recognition systems, expand college and workforce partnerships, and coordinate enrichment activities—ensuring lasting tools and resources to support student success beyond the service year.
Member Duties : The VISTA member will strengthen YouthBuild Louisville’s academic and student success systems by developing tools and processes that ensure long-term sustainability. They will design and document standardized enrollment procedures, create a centralized database to track academic progress, and organize supplemental learning resources to support student achievement. The member will also expand post-secondary pathways by researching funding and policy opportunities, building partnerships with colleges and workforce agencies, and designing a college and career readiness curriculum. Additionally, they will increase student engagement by coordinating enrichment activities, gathering student input, and developing milestone recognition systems. All tools, processes, and resources will be documented to ensure they are accessible and sustainable beyond the service term.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education .
Skills :
Writing/Editing , Leadership , Youth Development , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Social Services , Team Work , Education .
2026 YB Education & Student Success VISTA- Louisville, KY
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
KENTUCKY
From 05/12/2026 To 07/13/2026
