About 1 in 5 Houston adults is considered illiterate, experiencing difficulty in completing tasks such as filling out job applications. The goal of the Houston Adult Literacy Project is to build the capacity of adult education and literacy organizations in Houston, which support low-income, low-literacy adult learners to help them to obtain and grow the skills they need to become self-sufficient and improve their quality of life. Act against adult illiteracy by serving with BakerRipley as a Community Engagement VISTA. BakerRipley is the largest charitable organization in Texas and hosts a network of over 70 service sites that helps more than half a million people each year. Baker Ripley believes that neighborhoods are the bridges between individuals and the regional economy. When underserved neighborhoods are strengthened, the quality of life is raised for everyone not just in that community, but the entire region. They fulfill their mission to bring resources, education, and connection by working with neighbors, side by side.

Member Duties: Become a Community Engagement VISTA and play a vital role in developing and implementing an engagement plan that will build BakerRipley’s capacity to serve the low income-low literacy adult community. As a VISTA, you will increase community engagement by strengthening communications strategies, defining audiences and constituencies to deliver impactful and engaging messages, participating in community events and meetings, and staying abreast of advocacy initiatives both on national and local levels.

Work Schedule: Full Time

Program Benefits:

· Choice of Education Award or End of Service Award upon successful completion of service

· Relocation Allowance if you qualify

· Basic Health Coverage

· Living Allowance

· Possible forbearance or deferment of qualified student loans

· Child Care benefits if you qualify

· Noncompetitive eligibility status for federal employment for one year after successful completion

· Professional Training

· Permits attendance at school during off hours

· Permits working at another job during off hours

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens or is a person residing in a state that have the following legal residency classifications: refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status. Applicants must be at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Ability to work well collaboratively with a team

· Attention to detail

· Good organization and time management skills

· Ability to handle multiple projects at once

· Effective oral and written communication skills

· Experience with or interest in serving multicultural community members

· Bachelor’s degree

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. COVID vaccination card will be required on the first day.

Do not apply through this platform. Apply here instead: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=100147

For more information, email AmeriCorps@TheAllianceTX.org