Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA Member
University of Virginia, Madison House
The Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA program places AmeriCorps VISTA members in full service with our campus and community partners for one year. During this year, members spend 35 hours per week on their host site’s campus or with one of that campus community partners to work on building systems and programs that support low-income college students and community members. The VISTA members’ work is to build capacity, meaning that rather than directly serving the community, they enhance or create 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. For detailed program information and FAQs, please visit our website.
Service Term:
August 10, 2026 - August 9, 2027
Please note that this start date is subject to change. Start dates are based on a federal calendar and are not flexible. Regardless of start date, the term of service lasts exactly one year.
Summary of Position Details:
The AmeriCorps VISTA member will strengthen and expand university–community partnerships addressing health access, legal aid, and economic stability in the greater Charlottesville area. Madison House, the University of Virginia’s student-led volunteer center, connects nearly 2,000 student volunteers each year with local nonprofits, schools, and public service organizations.
In recent years, Madison House has experienced significant unmet demand from both students seeking meaningful service opportunities and community partners seeking volunteer support. Many UVA students pursuing careers in health care, law, and business are eager to gain hands-on experience through community-engaged learning. The VISTA member will help expand Madison House’s ability to meet this demand by developing systems that support partnership development, volunteer coordination, and program infrastructure. Year one will focus on community assessment, gathering feedback from student leaders, partnership development, volunteer role design, and creating data systems to support long-term program evaluation.
Responsibilities:
● Build relationships with local nonprofits to develop new service opportunities for UVA students
● Help design meaningful volunteer roles that align community needs with students’ interests in fields such as health, law, and business
● Work with Madison House student leaders to strengthen recruitment strategies for high-impact service programs
● Create practical resources and toolkits that help community partners successfully engage student volunteers
● Develop simple systems for tracking partnerships, volunteer placements, and program outcomes
● Collaborate with Madison House staff, student leaders, and community partners to expand the reach and impact of service in the Charlottesville community
● Attend orientation, weekly meetings, days of service, and trainings/retreats coordinated by Campus Compact
● Complete data collection and reporting activities required by Campus Compact and AmeriCorps
Preferred Qualifications:
● Experience with community engagement, nonprofit organizations, service-learning, or volunteer programs
● Experience in student leadership or involvement in campus organizations
● Strong organizational and project management skills
● Ability to build relationships with community partners and collaborate across organizations
● Interest in public service, community engagement, or nonprofit careers
Requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
● Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and community partners
Logistics:
● Status: Hybrid
This position is based at the Madison House office located at the University of Virginia, with regular meetings on-site with community partners in the surrounding Charlottesville community. Hybrid flexibility may be available, generally allowing up to one remote workday per week during the academic year and up to two during the summer, depending on organizational priorities and operational needs.
● Hours: Monday – Friday, approximately 9am-5pm
Benefits:
AmeriCorps VISTA Benefits:
● Bi-weekly living allowance of $957.46
● End of service award (AmeriCorps member must choose one of two options; requires completion of full term of service to receive)
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award ($7,395)
End-of-Service Cash Stipend ($1,803.10)
● Relocation stipend for candidates moving more than 50 miles ($750)
● Mileage reimbursement for the candidate moving more than 50 miles ($0.40/mile)
● Healthcare benefits (AmeriCorps member must choose one of two options)
Healthcare allowance for out-of-pocket expenses
Basic healthcare coverage
● 10 Days Personal Leave
● 10 Days Sick Leave
● 14 Days Holiday Leave
● Child care assistance for children under 13 years of age (income dependent)
● Student loan forbearance or deferment for certain loans
● 1 year of noncompetitive eligibility for federal positions*
● Access to professional development opportunities provided by Campus Compact & AmeriCorps
Additional Host-Site Benefits:
● Grocery store gift card once per semester (twice a year) worth $500
● Parking (Madison House currently owns the parking lot, this may change)
How to Apply:
You can apply for this position in two ways:
My AmeriCorps.gov Application
Visit this link and apply to the position through the my.AmeriCorps.gov system
Note: The myAmeriCorps system is sometimes finicky and can be hard to update – if that website says “no longer accepting applications,” please feel free to reach out to our team via email at vista@compact.org to check.
For support using the myAmeriCorps portal, please see this document.
Apply Directly to the Site
Reach out to the site email: send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to jobs@madisonhouse.org.
Title the email “VISTA Application: Your Name” to ensure it’s not missed
Deadlines:
The last day to apply for this position is June 24th; however, positions are filled on a rolling basis, and we recommend applying as soon as possible.