HIV Alliance Community Outreach VISTA

This position joins Oregon Health Authority’s statewide AmeriCorps VISTA team at HIV Alliance. The mission of HIV Alliance is to support individuals living with HIV/AIDS and to prevent new HIV infections. To achieve this goal, HIV Alliance offers a range of education, prevention, care, and support services for people living with HIV and communities at increased risk. This position will further the agency’s mission by increasing outreach and engagement of low-income, at-risk, and underserved community members. The VISTA member will strengthen HIV Alliance’s capacity to deliver preventive health services by building trust and awareness within the community and offering valuable recommendations for program improvement. Improving awareness and access to preventative health services alleviates poverty by reducing risks for costly and potentially life-long health issues. The member will receive one-on-one supervision from managers in at least three HIV Alliance departments (education, prevention, and development). The member will also develop expertise in health/healthcare and gain hands-on experience in outreach, public relations, education, community events, and reports. Visit hivalliance.org to learn more about HIV Alliance. Visit healthoregon.org/vista for more details about the OHA VISTA project. The VISTA member will be based out of HIV Alliance’s Salem office. Salem is the capital of Oregon and home to roughly 180,000 diverse and welcoming residents. It is less than 50 miles south of Portland, and its location is ideal for applicants who enjoy being in nature, arts and cultural activities, and a moderate Pacific Northwest climate. In addition to activities at your individual host site, OHA provides members with project orientation, training and professional development, 5 in-person team meetings per year, and support from VISTA team leaders and project director. Position offers are made on a rolling basis; early applications are strongly encouraged.Further help on this page can be found by clicking here .Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member will 1. build relationships with community groups and organizations; 2. develop outreach strategies, communication materials, campaign tools, and community engagement plans ; 3. develop tools to evaluate outreach, and analyze outreach/campaign data; and 4. present findings and recommend opportunities for program improvement to HIV Alliance staff. This position addresses poverty by improving outreach systems to expand HIV Alliance’s reach and engagement of low-income, underserved community members. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve Oregonians through indirect service and capacity building. While programs developed endure for years, you will have limited direct interaction with community members. Applicants must have strong communication skills. Experience with community outreach, public speaking, education, social media, or related topics is preferred. Spanish-speaking bilingual applicants are an asset. In-person work is preferred; hybrid will be considered.Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .TermsPermits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .Service AreasCommunity Outreach , Public Safety , Health , Public Health AmeriCorps .SkillsGeneral Skills , Education , Team Work , Public Speaking , Communications , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Public Health .Refine SearchSummaryProgram Type:AmeriCorps VISTAProgramHIV Alliance Community Outreach VISTAProgram Start/End Date08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027Work Schedule Full TimeEducation levelSome collegeAge RequirementMinimum: 18 Maximum: NoneProgram Locations OREGONLanguagesEnglishAccepting ApplicationsFrom 05/26/2026 To 06/15/2026Contact Caroline Tydings800 NE Oregon StPortland OR 972325034327574CAROLINE.D.TYDINGS@oha.oregon.govhealthoregon.org/vistaListing ID 129664