26-27 YB Global Development & Communications VISTA- Bend, OR

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Heart of Oregon YouthBuild is a nonprofit organization serving opportunity youth by providing hands-on job training, education, leadership development, and conservation-based work experiences. Through YouthBuild and related programs, participants earn credentials, build job skills, and gain real-world experience while contributing to community improvement projects across Central Oregon. Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills, with an interest in marketing, communications, nonprofit work, or youth development. The ideal applicant is organized, creative, and able to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail. Experience with social media platforms, content creation, basic data tracking, and tools such as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace is helpful but not required. Candidates should be comfortable gathering stories, analyzing engagement data, and developing clear, accessible messaging for diverse audiences. Strong interpersonal skills are important for collaborating with staff, partners, and program participants. A commitment to community service, storytelling, and supporting opportunity youth is essential. This role is well-suited for individuals interested in communications, public relations, nonprofit management, or community engagement careers. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The VISTA member will strengthen Heart of Oregon YouthBuild's communications and alumni engagement capacity by developing systems, content and tools that expand outreach and organizational impact. The member will create and manage an annual communications strategy and content calendar; producing social media content and tracking engagement metrics; and developing processes to collect and share participant stories, testimonials and program updates. The member will design a centralized media kit with branding assets and create accessible outreach materials to increase program visibility. Other duties include researching alumni engagement best practices, developing newsletters and LinkedIn content templates, and maintaining alumni contact systems. The role includes supporting communications policy development, updating crisis communication and messaging guidelines, standardizing templates, and documenting workflows for consistency, efficiency, and sustainability. Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance . 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 :

None Skills :

Social Services , Writing/Editing , Communications , Education , Team Work , Public Speaking , Youth Development . Refine Search SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program 26-27 YB Global Development & Communications VISTA- OR Program Start/End Date 10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027 Work Schedule Full Time Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None Program Locations OREGON Languages English Accepting Applications From 08/12/2026 To 10/20/2026 Contact Jaffrey Gotay 800 SE Evergreen Ave Redmond OR 97756 6177185811 Listing ID 129736

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