IndyEast Workforce Pathways & Employer Engagement VISTA

IndyEast Workforce Pathways & Employer Engagement VISTAIndyEast is a collaborative effort focused on helping residents across Indianapolis' Eastside build financial stability and long-term opportunity. This place-based initiative brings together neighborhood organizations, employers, small businesses, housing partners, and local leaders to expand access to good jobs, stable housing, asset-building opportunities, and small business support. VISTA members will play an active role in strengthening IndyEast initiatives by helping partners coordinate programs, uncover insights through research and data, share stories of impact, and build the tools and systems that make collaborative community work more effective. Through their service, members will gain experience in community development, economic mobility initiatives, and cross-sector collaboration while helping expand opportunities for individuals and families across the Eastside. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.Member Duties : The Workforce Pathways & Employer Engagement VISTA will work with the IndyEast Workforce Pathways team and local leaders to develop opportunities to increase economic stability and mobility for residents. The Workforce Pathways & Employer Engagement VISTA will collaborate with nonprofits, businesses, employers, and local government to research and support strategies that strengthen career pathways, workforce training, and long-term wealth-building for individuals and families. To accomplish this, the Workforce Pathways & Employer Engagement VISTA will foster employer partnerships, contribute to the development of workshops and resources, and assist in coordinating training opportunities that strengthen workforce pathways. The Workforce Pathways & Employer Engagement VISTA will act as a bridge between residents, employers, and IndyEast while researching best practices, planning activities, and developing partnerships to support workforce development.Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible .Terms :Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .Service Areas :Community Outreach , Special Initiative: Promise Zones , Neighborhood Revitalization .Skills :General Skills , Team Work , Social Services , Community Organization , Public Speaking .