About AmeriCorps VISTA Program

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AmeriCorps VISTA program at the Powell Economic Partnership supports positions at different host organizations throughout Park County, WY. PEP has hosted 25 VISTA Members and counting.

The VISTA program is under the umbrella of AmeriCorps, which is a federal volunteer agency for national service and volunteerism. VISTA stands for Volunteer In Service To America.

VISTA members sign up for 1 year of volunteer service with their host site. During this year of service, members earn a living stipend calculated based on the poverty level of the county they are serving in.

Powell Economic Partnership's (PEP) Intermediary VISTA Program supports positions at different host organizations throughout Park County, WY. PEP has hosted 25 VISTA Members and counting.

Serve with PEP to experience a beautiful area and gain valuable work experience and professional development while serving with a team of like-minded people.  PEP's VISTA positions are located at different organizations in Park County, WY.  Each VISTA works on a project that supports their site and contributes to the economic stability of northwest Wyoming.

If you are interested in a VISTA position, contact PEP's Grant Manager.

Benefits Unique to PEP’s VISTA Members

  • Free access to PEP’s “Career Ignite: Professional Skills Workshops” series
  • Housing support and connections with local landlords
  • Monthly VISTA activities
  • Regular support meetings with the Program Supervisor
  • Work directly with site leadership
  • Access to world-class outdoor recreation opportunities

AmeriCorps VISTA Member Benefits

    • End-of-service financial award
    • Healthcare benefits
    • Relocation and travel assistance
    • Living stipend
    • Reduction in education costs
    • Childcare assistance

Read more about VISTA Member benefits

How to Apply for VISTA Service

  • Create an account on americorps.gov
  • In the "Applications" tab on the left side of the screen, create an application. You will use this to apply to a maximum of 10 VISTA listings.
  • In the "References" tab, create at least 2 new references. They will be notified that they have been selected and will need to agree to be your references.
  • In the “Search Listings” tab, use the Quick Search function and select “Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA” and “State: WYOMING”, then search for matching listings from our current opportunities.Positions may be filled and no longer accept applicants until the current VISTA is ending their service.

NOTE: Positions may be filled and no longer accept applicants until the current VISTA is ending their service.

Current Opportunities

  • Powell Economic Partnership: Local Farm Foods Coordinator VISTA – Recruiting for June 2025
  • Bureau of Land Management: Outdoor Recreation and Outreach VISTA - Recruiting for February 202
  • Park County Open Lands: Ag Land Conservation and Outreach VISTA – Recruiting for June 2025
  • Wyo Hoofbeats, EAL: Fundraising and Outreach VISTA – Recruiting for November 2024 

Contact

PEP's Grant Manager Jessica Lum-Williams
[email protected]
307-754-3494 ext. 14