Helping Our Adolescents Prosper (HOAP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and nurturing underserved youth, adolescents, young mothers, and families as they work toward economic stability and long-term self-sufficiency. Through programs focused on housing stability, parenting education, workforce development, financial empowerment, transportation, and supportive services, HOAP removes barriers that contribute to generational poverty while equipping participants with the tools and resources needed to thrive. The AmeriCorps VISTA Participant Engagement and Resource Development Coordinator will play a key role in strengthening HOAP's organizational capacity by developing sustainable participant engagement systems, community partnerships, resource coordination processes, and outcome measurement tools. The VISTA member will collaborate with staff and community partners to create systems that improve participant engagement, expand access to community resources, strengthen referral networks, and enhance program evaluation and reporting. These efforts will increase HOAP's ability to serve more families, build sustainable organizational infrastructure, and create lasting community impact beyond the VISTA service term. This position offers a unique opportunity for individuals interested in nonprofit leadership, community development, partnership building, program evaluation, and systems development while making a meaningful contribution to improving opportunities for youth and young families throughout West Michigan.
Please note:
This listing is currently not accepting applications.
Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA member will develop sustainable systems that strengthen participant engagement, community partnerships, and resource coordination across HOAP's programs. Responsibilities include creating participant engagement and retention tools, developing community resource guides and referral networks, strengthening partnerships with community organizations, designing data collection and outcome tracking systems, and creating processes that improve program effectiveness and long-term sustainability. The member will collaborate with HOAP staff and community partners to build organizational capacity, expand access to supportive resources, and enhance services that help underserved youth, young mothers, and families achieve greater economic stability and self-sufficiency.
Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Housing , Community and Economic Development , Homelessness , Community Outreach .
Skills :
General Skills , Communications , Team Work .
Helping Our Adolescents Prosper Capacity Building Project
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
MICHIGAN
From 07/08/2026 To 07/31/2026
