Campus Compact VISTA Northwestern University

The Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA program places AmeriCorps VISTA members in full service with our campus and community partners for a one-year period. During this year, members spend 35 hours per week on their host site’s campus or with one of that campus’s community partners to work on building systems and programs that support low‑income college students and community members. The VISTA member’s work is to build capacity, meaning that rather than directly serving the community, they’re enhancing or creating systems, structures, and resources that support the direct anti‑poverty work. Campus Compact functions as the central VISTA program hub, performing program administration, offering training and support to VISTA members and their projects, and connecting the work happening in individual projects both to similar work happening nationwide and back to AmeriCorps. Member Duties This project seeks to strengthen the organizational infrastructure of Student Enrichment Services at Northwestern University in order to improve the effectiveness, clarity, and long‑term sustainability of programs supporting low‑income college students. Through a comprehensive assessment of existing systems and practices, the project will identify opportunities to enhance how services are delivered and accessed. Key areas of focus include developing a standardized infrastructure for student workers, modernizing digital student resources, and improving processes related to financial resource access and education. By strengthening these operational systems, the initiative aims to increase institutional capacity to reduce barriers to access and better equip low‑income students with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate financial and academic challenges. Program Benefits Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend Training Relocation Allowance Childcare assistance if eligible Health Coverage* Living Allowance Housing Additional host site non‑cash supports Terms Permits attendance at school during off hours Permits working at another job during off hours Service Areas Community Outreach Education Skills Recruitment Computers/Technology Communications Writing/Editing Community Organization Education Program Details Program Type : AmeriCorps VISTA Organization : Campus Compact VISTA Northwestern University Start/End Date : 08/10/2026 – 08/09/2027 Work Schedule : Full time Education Level : College graduate Age Requirement : Minimum 18 Location : Illinois, Chicago Contact Stephanie Diaz 89 South St Boston MA 02111 View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps