My AmeriCorps - Home Page 2026-2027 YB Global Education Success Vista- YB Waukegan
YouthBuild Waukegan empowers young adults to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals through a comprehensive program that combines academics, workforce development, leadership training, and supportive services. Participants gain the skills, credentials, and hands-on experience needed to build successful futures while strengthening their communities through service, education, and career-focused opportunities. Candidates should have strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with an interest in education, data analysis, program development, and youth success. The ideal applicant is detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively. Experience with research, data management, Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, and creating reports or presentations is helpful but not required. Candidates should be able to analyze information, develop practical solutions, and communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences. A commitment to community service, continuous learning, and supporting opportunity youth is essential. The position is ideal for individuals interested in education, nonprofit management, workforce development, or community impact careers. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : The VISTA member will strengthen YouthBuild Waukegan's capacity to improve participant literacy and numeracy outcomes through data-informed systems development. Responsibilities include analyzing educational assessment data, identifying skill gaps and academic trends, developing data tracking and reporting tools, and creating standardized resources for instructional staff. The member will design academic remediation frameworks, individualized learning pathway templates, progress monitoring systems, and implementation guides that support measurable skill gains and credential attainment. Additional duties include researching evidence-based educational practices, developing staff training materials, documenting sustainable processes, preparing academic impact reports, and cultivating partnerships with community colleges, libraries, tutoring programs, and other educational organizations to expand academic support services for participants. Program Benefits : Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage . For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/. Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours . Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Education . Skills :
Youth Development , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , Public Speaking , Team Work , Social Services , Writing/Editing . Refine Search SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program 2026-2027 YB Global Education Success Vista- YB Waukegan Program Start/End Date 10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027 Work Schedule Full Time Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None Program Locations ILLINOIS Languages English Accepting Applications From 08/12/2026 To 10/20/2026 Contact Jaffrey Gotay 1020 W Greenwood Ave Waukegan IL 60087 (617)718-5811 Listing ID 129735
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