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UWGLV AmeriCorps

Grants and Research AmeriCorps VISTA

1110 American Pkwy
Allentown, PA

Full-Time

All United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley AmeriCorps VISTA assignments will expand capacity towards population level goals across the region. UWGLV strives to create population level change in areas of education, community stability, and healthy aging to ensure individuals who experience crisis have the supports they need to rebound. The UWGLV VISTA project focuses on strengthening the networks of providers that deliver services to address concerns and through working with UWGLV staff they support the efforts across all three-issue areas. VISTAs address issues at the programmatic and system levels seeking to identify and deal with the root causes by utilizing the collective impact framework.






• Living Allowance
• Education Award
• Healthiest You Telehealth
• Student loan forgiveness program
• Non-Compete Eligibility for Government Jobs
The Grants & Research VISTA will help United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley unlock new funding to expand resources and address community needs. Working closely with the Grants Administration team, this role will research and identify new grant opportunities, explore potential funding partners, and support the creation of a grants policy manual to streamline processes. The VISTA will strengthen workflows, analyze funding prospects, and assist in implementing effective grant management practices. Based primarily in our Allentown office (at least 60% in person), this role offers the chance to directly impact our ability to serve more people and strengthen our community.
  • At least 18 years old
  • Have a HS diploma or G.E.D.
  • Able to report in person for work in Lehigh, Northampton or Carbon counties.
  • Able to secure clearances to work with vulnerable populations (Act 153).