UG Budget Department Budget Analyst VISTA

Overview The Unified Government of Wyandotte County AmeriCorps VISTA Program strengthens local capacity to improve economic opportunity for low‑income and underserved residents. This position supports the Budget, Strategy, and Research Department by developing sustainable systems for data analysis, benchmarking, and public communication. The VISTA member will analyze local economic data to better understand conditions across smaller geographic areas, building datasets, identifying alternative measures of poverty, and summarizing findings through tables and maps. These efforts support more informed decision‑making and resource allocation. Member Duties Analyze local economic data, build datasets, and create tables and maps to summarize findings. Research alternative measures of poverty and benchmark local data against similar communities. Develop and support tools for comparing budget and performance measures. Create public‑facing materials that explain the budget process and improve access to information. Support the development of performance measurement tools that track services and outcomes. Program Benefits Training Childcare assistance (if eligible) Relocation allowance Choice of education award or end‑of‑service stipend Health coverage* Living allowance *Health coverage details can be found at Terms Permits attendance at school during off hours. Permits working at another job during off hours. Service Areas Community and Economic Development. Skills Computers/Technology Team work Program Details Program type: AmeriCorps VISTA Position: UG Budget Department Budget Analyst VISTA Start date: 08/10/2026 End date: 08/09/2027 Work schedule: Full time Age requirement: Minimum 18 Location: Kansas Language: English Application period: 04/06/2026 – 07/15/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps