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Community Action Agency VISTA

The Community Action Agency Support VISTA will help strengthen Iowa's network of Community Action Agencies and the LIHEAP program by improving data systems, workflows, and communication between state and local partners. This VISTA will support data cleanup and analytics, assist with improvements to the Salesforce system used by CAAs, and help develop sustainable methods for gathering feedback from the field. They will work directly with agencies like IMPACT to understand how LIHEAP processes function in real-world settings and use that insight to inform state level policy and operational improvements. The VISTA will conduct research on other states' LIHEAP and Community Action best practices, document common challenges within Iowa, and create standardized tools and workflow maps that support consistent and equitable service delivery. The position builds long-term capacity by producing durable resources such as data dictionaries, communication templates, and system guides that local and state teams can maintain after the service term. No direct service is involved; all work focuses on system improvement and capacity building that strengthens agencies serving low-income Iowans. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The VISTA will improve LIHEAP and Community Action Agency operations by conducting data cleanup, supporting analytics, documenting field state workflow gaps, and helping enhance Salesforce data processes. They will spend time with local CAAs such as IMPACT to understand operational challenges and translate that knowledge into tools that support state-level program improvement. The member will research national best practices, build workflow maps, draft process documentation, and develop resources that support policy alignment and modernization. All efforts strengthen infrastructure and improve long-term capacity to better serve low-income Iowans. Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/. Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas :

Technology , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Housing . Skills :

Writing/Editing , Social Services , General Skills , Communications , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Community Organization , Leadership . Refine Search SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program Community Action Agency VISTA Program Start/End Date 01/11/2027 - 01/10/2028 Work Schedule Full Time Education level Some college Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None Program Locations IOWA Accepting Applications From 09/11/2026 To 12/31/2026 Contact Benjamin Cohen 321 E 12th Street Des Moines IA 50309 515-349-4702 benjamin.cohen@volunteeriowa.org Listing ID 129877

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