Junior Achievement of Arkansas (JA Arkansas) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through volunteer-led, experiential learning programs, JA equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to own their economic success, plan for future careers, manage personal finances, and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities. Serving students from kindergarten through high school, JA Arkansas partners with schools, businesses, and community volunteers to deliver hands-on programs focused on financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship. Students engage in interactive lessons that connect classroom learning to real-world experiences, helping them develop critical life skills, confidence, and a better understanding of how education relates to future career opportunities. JA Arkansas reaches thousands of students annually across the state through classroom-based programs, career exploration experiences, workforce development initiatives, job shadowing opportunities, and volunteer mentorship. By bringing business and community leaders into the educational experience, JA provides students with exposure to diverse career pathways and the skills needed to thrive in today's workforce. The organization is committed to expanding economic opportunity and empowering students to make informed academic and career decisions. Through strategic partnerships, volunteer engagement, and sustainable resource development, JA Arkansas works to ensure that more young people have access to high-quality experiential learning opportunities that prepare them for lifelong success.
Member Duties : The Grant Coordinator VISTA will build Junior Achievement of Arkansas' resource development capacity by researching grant opportunities through Instrumentl and other funding databases, creating and maintaining a grant pipeline, and developing systems to track deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements. The member will assist with gathering program data, preparing grant narratives and supporting documents, and creating impact reports that demonstrate program outcomes. The VISTA will strengthen organizational sustainability by developing grant management tools and funding strategies that support JA Arkansas' experiential learning programs, the Secure-A-Class Campaign, and the 40th Anniversary Campaign. These efforts will help expand funding opportunities and increase the organization's ability to serve more students across Arkansas.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education .
Skills :
Community Organization , Conflict Resolution , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Non-Profit Management , Education , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Youth Development , Recruitment , Communications , Computers/Technology , Business/Entrepreneur .
Grant Coordinator VISTA-Teleservice
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
ARKANSAS
From 08/04/2026 To 08/12/2026
North Little Rock AR 72114
